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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2025 CASE 621G WHEEL LOADER AND BUCKET ATTACHMENT FROM TITAN MACHINERY INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $202,974.89.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are authorized to purchase a 2025 Case 621G wheel loader and bucket attachment from Titan Machinery Inc., for a total amount of $202,974.89, payable as follows;
$13,874.89 250-015-2025-5580; CE250-V2503 (capital equipment, Public Administration, fiscal year - 2025, capital equipment street maintenance)
$189,100.00 250-015-2025-5580; CE250-NB2025 (capital equipment, Public Administration, fiscal year - 2025 capital equipment non bonded).
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes the purchase of a 2025 Case 621G wheel loader and bucket attachment from Titan Machinery Inc., in the amount of $202,974.89.
The Case 621G wheel loader will be used for loading road maintenance and road deicing material in street maintenance trucks. The 2014-2015 Fleet Study found that, in order to minimize total City vehicle costs for purchase and maintenance, vehicles and associated attachments of this kind should be replaced when they reach 15 years old. This loader will be replacing 2 units that had major mechanical failures in 2024. Unit 3396 2007 Case 621D which was purchased in 2007 and unit 3397 2008 Case 621E purchased in 2008.
This purchase is under Minnesota State contract 239125, release L-331(5).