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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Awarding Contract to Henderson Truck Equipment to Equip Six Single-Axle Truck Chassis and One Tandem Axle Chassis with Dump Body, Snow Removal Equipment, and Accessories RESOLUTION NO. 20-442 RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT TO HENDERSON TRUCK EQUIPMENT OF MANCHESTER, IOWA TO EQUIP SIX SINGLE-AXLE TRUCK CHASSIS AND ONE TANDEM AXLE CHASSIS WITH DUMP BODY, SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT,AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS, there are seven single-axle and five tandem axle snowplow dump trucks used by the Public Works Department for street maintenance and snow removal operations; and, WHEREAS,these trucks,which operate year-round,are essential to maintaining the City's streets,utilities, and public areas; and, WHEREAS,six single-axle trucks,one tandem axle truck,and snow removal equipment are scheduled for replacement in FY 2020/21; and, WHEREAS,the seven new replacements trucks will be equipped with a stainless-steel dump body,pre-wet,and brine system,wing plow,front plow mounting provision(the existing front plows will be re-used),hydraulic control system, GPS plow/spreader status, and vehicle tracking system, and laser wing plow guide; and, WHEREAS,three of the trucks being replaced have underbody plows and these trucks have demonstrated their value in removing hard-packed snow; therefore all seven of the new trucks are budgeted to be equipped with an underbody plow; and, WHEREAS, an improved configuration to the plows will be implemented; the wing plow will be mounted on the right rear corner of the truck instead of the front;which will allow the wing plow to move the snow from the underbody plow as well as the front plow; and, WHEREAS, Public Works staff identified significant savings with these trucks; and, WHEREAS, the sand/salt spreader will be tailgate-mounted unit rather than the V-box spreader currently being used by the City; and, WHEREAS, a tailgate spreader costs one-third of the price,and needs only a fraction of the storage space in the off-season, and requires significantly less maintenance; and, WHEREAS, the savings from the purchase of seven tailgate spreaders in lieu of the V-box is approximately$91,000,and the savings in annual maintenance is estimated at$9,500 for the seven spreaders; and, WHEREAS,bids were solicited separately for the truck chassis and the necessary equipment to outfit each truck; and, WHEREAS, bids were received for the equipment to install the wiring harness for a wing plow laser guidance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa, that a contract to equip six single-axle truck chassis and one tandem axle chassis with dump body, snow removal equipment, and accessories to Henderson Truck Equipment of Manchester,Iowa,in the amount of$799,329 is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 18t' day of August, 2020. Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor Introduced by: Betcher Seconded by: Corrieri Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Martin Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 18th day of August, 2020.