HomeMy WebLinkAboutA019 - Resolution awarding contract to CTM Services, Inc., of Lonsdale, MN, for a utility tractor and pull-behind ice resurfacer for Steven L. Schainker Plaza in the amount of $54,536ITEM #:21
DATE:10-14-25
DEPT:FLEET
SUBJECT:PURCHASE OF ONE UTILITY TRACTOR AND PULL BEHIND ICE
RESURFACER FOR PARKS AND RECREATION
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
When the Steven L. Schainker Plaza opens, Parks and Recreation staff will need equipment
to maintain the surface of the ice ribbon. Fleet Services issued a specification for a pull-behind
ice resurfacer and specialized tractor for this purpose. The tractor is equipped with studded
tires, weight ballast, and filled tires to be able to work on the ice surface. The bid also included
training for staff on the new equipment.
The bid results are below:
Bidder Bid Price
CTM Services, Inc.$54,536
One other bid was received, but only included furnishing the tractor. Therefore, this bid was
deemed unresponsive. The bid from CTM Services, Inc. for the tractor and pull-behind
ice resurfacer was deemed acceptable. The unit is currently in stock and available. If the
City delays in purchasing, this unit may not be available and ordering another unit could take
up to nine months for delivery.
Due to the delay in completion of the overall plaza project, funding is not yet in place for the
purchase. Therefore, staff is recommending that this purchase be made from the Park
Development Fund. Staff will look for opportunities to credit the Park Development Fund back
in the future if savings from other Parks projects are identified.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Award a contract to CTM Services, Inc., of Lonsdale, MN, for a utility tractor and pull-
behind ice resurfacer for Steven L. Schainker Plaza in the amount of $54,536.
2. Reject the bids and do not purchase this equipment at this time.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The Fleet Director and Parks and Recreation Department staff agree that the tractor and
pull-behind ice resurfacer from CMT Services, Inc. will provide reliable equipment for
the Steven L. Schainker Plaza. Purchasing the equipment now is important while it is
available. Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative No. 1 as described above.
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