HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for two leaf blowers RESOLUTION NO. 13-424
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWO LEAF VACUUMS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City has two diesel, trailer-mounted powered leaf vacuums that were
purchased new in 1998, and they are used primarily to collect and load leaves from the right-of-
ways in the autumn; and,
WHEREAS, both vacuums are scheduled for replacement in FY 2013/14, and bids have
been received for new replacement units; and,
WHEREAS, an evaluation of the bids and specifications determined that the equipment
offered in the low bid by Bonnell Industries does not meet the City's required specifications; and,
WHEREAS, the bid and equipment from the second low bidder, ODB of Richmond,
Virginia, in the amount of$53,578 met minimum specifications and are acceptable; and,
WHEREAS, the approved budget for this acquisition in FY 2013/14 is $50,000, the Fleet
Replacement Fund will have a balance of$45,939 on November 30, 2013,when the new units are
scheduled for delivery; and,
WHEREAS, since the acceptable low bid does not provide a trade allowance, the retired
vacuums will be sold at auction after the new units are delivered; and,
WHEREAS, these retired units are projected to sell for$9,000,providing $54,939 total in
available funding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the purchase of two leaf vacuums from ODB of Richmond,Virginia,in the amount of$53,578
is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS IOth day of September, 2013.
A.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Davis
Seconded by: Szopinski
Voting aye: Davis, Goodman, Orazem, Szopinski
Voting nay: None Absent: Larson, Wacha
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 10 ' day of September, 2013.