HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Contract for Bobcat Material Handler with Bucket and Snowplow RESOLUTION NO. 23-338
RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR BOBCAT MATERIAL HANDLER
WITH BUCKET AND SNOWPLOW FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA
WHEREAS, the Water Pollution Control Facility has one rubber-tired material handler to
support maintenance operations. This machine performs many everyday tasks, ideal for moving,
lifting, and loading materials. It is also used for snow removal; and,
WHEREAS, the plant's current material handler is scheduled for replacement in FY
2022/23. Bids were solicited for a new material handler with a general-purpose bucket and the
optional purchase of a snowplow. The City's existing material handler and bucket were offered
for trade-in with the bid solicitation; and,
WHEREAS, the net low bid from Capital City Equipment for the 2023 Bobcat TL619
Material Handler with bucket,less the trade-in offer, and purchasing the snowplow, for the net low
cost of$60,298.80 is acceptable and meets the City's required specifications at the lowest price.
Delivery of this equipment will be after June 30, 2023; and,
WHEREAS, as of June 1,2023,there are$61,000 in available replacement funds escrowed
for this equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that award of contract to Capital City Equipment of Des Moines, Iowa, for one 2023 Bobcat
material handler with bucket and snowplow, accepting the trade-in offer for the City's existing
unit, for a net purchase amount of$60,298.80 is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 131h day of June, 2023.
Renee kall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor
Introduced by: Corrieri
Seconded by: Rollins
Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen, Betcher, Corrieri, Gartin, Rollins
Voting nay: None Absent: Junck
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 13th day of June, 2023.