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SPRINGFIELD
CITY COUNCIL
June 16, 2008
Regular Session
Public Works ~
Stacey Kintigh
726-3616
Consent Calendar
ITEM TITLE:
PURCHASE OF ONE WATER TANKER/FLUSHER TRUCK
ACTION REQUESTED: By motion to accept or reject the bid from Brattain International
Trucks for the purchase of 1 (ONE) water tanker truck in the amount of$106,629.
ISSUE STATEMENT: The Public Works Department seeks Council approval to purchase
one water tanker truck. The adopted FY08 budget includes funds for replacement of the existing
tanker truck that is experiencing issues due to age and wear. This vehicle performs activities such
as special events (fire works displays), street flushing, and supplying water to maintenance
equipment. This vehicle also has the ability to support the Fire and Life Safety Department if
needed. In FY08 $110,000 is budgeted for this purchase. This allows the purchase to be well
within available funds.
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DISCUSSION/
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Public Works Maintenance Division has completed a formal
bid process, culminating when the following bids were opened in
the Finance Department on May 29,2008.
Vendor
Clyde/West
Model
Work Star International
Chassis and tank/pump
Bid Price
$144,932.
Brattain International Trucks
Work Star International
Chassis and tank/pump
$106,629.
Meets Specs.
No
No
Staff recommends the Council accept the water tanker purchase price from Brattain International
Trucks as it was low bid with the total purchase price of $106,629.00. Although both venders did
not meet bid specifications it was determined by City staff that the specifications prepared by
City staff were not consistent with present technology. The specifications that were not met do
not affect the functionality of the machinery. The City Attorney has reviewed and concurs with
City staff s conclusions and recommendation. Adequate funding is available in the FY08 Budget.