HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Awarding Contract for purchase of tractor with loader, box blade, and accessories for Parks and Recreation RESOLUTION NO. 18-223
RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF ONE
TRACTOR WITH LOADER, BOX BLADE,AND ACCESSORIES FOR PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, the City has one landscaping tractor with front loader and pull-behind box
scraper in service to the Maintenance Division of the Parks and Recreation Department; and
WHEREAS, the existing tractor is used for landscaping preparation at project sites, light
construction and maintenance tasks at City parks; and
WHEREAS, the existing tractor is due for replacement this fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, specifications for a replacement tractor equipped with front loader and pull-
behind box scraper were developed and sent out for bids; and
WHEREAS,the tractor from Murphy Tractor and Equipment of Des Moines,Iowa,will be
delivered to the City of Ames after July 1, 2018; and
WHEREAS,the Director of Fleet Services and Parks staff agree that the John Deere tractor
from Murphy Tractor and Equipment meets the City's needs as specified and will provide the best
and most economical equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that a contract with Murphy Tractor and Equipment of Des Moines,Iowa,in the amount of$95,500
is hereby approved, and Murphy's trade-in offer of$15,000 for the City's 1999 John Deer 210 LE
is hereby further approved.
ADOPTED THIS 24`h day of April, 2018.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Martin,Nelson
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 24t'day of April, 2018.