HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Purchase of Tractor Loader Backhoe RESOLUTION NO. 06-475
RESOLUTION WAIVING FORMAL BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF TRACTOR LOADER BACKHOE
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, a large rubber-tired tractor loader backhoe is authorized for use by the Street
Maintenance Division of Public Works,and this backhoe has a life cycle of six years and is scheduled
for replacement in this fiscal year; and,
WHEREAS,this piece of equipment is the largest rubber-tired backhoe unit available,and is
manufactured only by John Deere, which makes it a sole-source, single-source item; and,
WHEREAS, competitive bidding is not possible on this unit, so staff has collected pricing
information on a new replacement backhoe; and,
WHEREAS, Murphy Tractor and Equipment of Altoona, Iowa, has quoted the replacement
cost at$145,000, less$30,000 for a trade-in allowance on an existing backhoe for a net purchase price
of$115,000.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council ofthe City of Ames,Iowa, that
formal bidding requirements are hereby waived, and staff is authorized to purchase a new Tractor
Loader Backhoe from Murphy Tractor and Equipment of Altoona,Iowa, in the amount of$115,000.
ADOPTED THIS 281h day of November, 2006.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Mahayni
Seconded by: Popken
Voting aye: Doll, Goodman, Larson, Mahayni, Popken, Rice
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 28' day of November, 2006.