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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO 2019 FREIGHTLINER TANDEM AXLE CAB AND CHASSIS FROM BOYER TRUCKS IN THE AMOUNT OF $191,408.19, AND THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF TANDEM DUMP BODY PACKAGES TO OUTFIT EACH TRUCK FROM CRYSTEEL TRUCK EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $85,104.24 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $276,512.43.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to contract with Boyer Trucks for the purchase of two 2019 Freightliner 114SD TA cabs and chassis in the amount of $191,408.19, which includes $38,000 trade-in credit for units 1708 and 2883;
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are hereby authorized to contract with Crysteel Truck Equipment for the purchase and installation of dump body packages for the same cabs and chassis in the amount of $85,104.24, for a total amount of $276,512.43, payable as follows:
$139,373.04 530-500-1905-5580 (Sewer Fund, Public Works and Utilities, Capital, Capital Equipment)
$137,139.39 535-500-1905-5580 (Stormwater Fund, Public Works and Utilities, Capital, Capital Equipment)
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes the purchase of two 2019 Freightliner tandem axle cabs and chassis, as well as outfitting them for utility operations. These units will replace units 1708 and 2883.
The 2014-2015 Fleet Study found that, in order to minimize total City vehicle costs for purchase and maintenance, vehicles of this kind should be replaced when they reach 12 years old. Unit 1708, purchased in 2003 for $123,318, has incurred $161,626 (131% of its value) in maintenance costs to date. Unit 2883, purchased in 2001 for $133,084, has incurred $181,746 (137% of its value) in maintenance costs to date.
The cab and chassis purchase is against Minnesota state contract 124640, release T-647(5); the outfitting purchase is against Minnesota state contract 144739, release S-863(5). The purchase price is further reduced by the trade-in v...
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