HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Purchase of Four Mobile Vehicle Lifts and Attachment RESOLUTION NO. 23-309
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF FOUR MOBILE VEHICLE LIFTS
AND ATTACHMENT FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, since 2010, the Fleet Department has been using mobile vehicle lifts for
equipment maintenance. In 2020, the Fleet Department purchased two additional lifts, for a total
of six, and as well as attachments for the lifts. The six lifts now allow staff to lift all the vehicles
and equipment in the fleet, including the fire ladder trucks and jet/vac truck. These lifts have been
beneficial by providing a safer work environment and the ability to move them around the shop as
needed; and,
WHEREAS, fleet staff has identified the need to purchase another set of four mobile
vehicle lifts. This purchase would provide additional flexibility in dealing with the wide range of
equipment in the City's fleet. The new lifts would be able to use all the existing attachments,
including a wheel beam for working on dump trucks with wing plows, small truck lift attachments,
and a forklift attachment. However, due to upgrades in the communication software located in the
new lifts,the new set would need to be used together and not interchangeably with the six existing
lifts; and,
WHEREAS, staff received a quote from Midwest Lift Works in the amount of$67,609.80
for four additional mobile lifts and a low-profile cross beam attachment. This attachment will be
used for lifting light vehicles with only two lifts. This quote includes a 32%discount, which is the
same discount the City could receive if the new lifts were purchased using the State of Iowa
pricing; and,
WHEREAS, funding for this purchase is identified in the Fleet Services Reserve Fund.
This fund collects the interest revenue that is generated from the fleet replacement funds. The Fleet
Services Reserve Fund balance currently has $633,394 available. This fund is used for one-time
projects or equipment purchases to assist in keeping fleet administration costs lower for the using
departments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that the purchase of four mobile vehicle lifts and attachment to Midwest Lift Works of Jordan,
Minnesota, in the amount of$67,609.80 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of May, 2023.
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Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Gartin
Seconded by: Betcher
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Junck, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 23rd day of May, 2023.