HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 12 08 Consent 204 Public Works Caterpillar Skid Steer LoaderCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 204
December 8, 2008
Meeting
CONSENT X
INFORMATIONAL
PUBLIC HEARING
REGULAR
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Authorization
REQUEST: Public Works Requesting Authorization to Purchase One (1) Caterpillar Skid Steer
Loader by Piggybacking off of Florida Sheriffs Association Bid #08-16-0908,
Specification #53, Skid Steer & MTL Loaders.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Board item is to request authorization to piggyback off of Florida
Sheriffs Association Bid #08-16-0908 for the purchase of one (1) Caterpillar 287C Skid
Steer Loader for the Public Works Department - Stormwater Division at a cost of
$59,751.00 from Ring Power.
CONSIDERATIONS:
This equipment is needed as part of the equipment replacement program for the Public
Works. The Florida Sheriffs Association has already received bids for the loader being considered
under Bid #08-16-0908. The equipment requested for purchase is a Caterpillar 287C Skid Steer
Loader that will be replacing the existing Bobcat Skid Steer which is now 14 years old and is
functionally obsolete and met its' useful life. The new skid steer will be used in Public Works -
Stormwater Division for maintenance of stormwater ponds. The bid price for the loader is
$59,751, which includes standard package accessories.
FUNDING:
The equipment purchase of $59,751.00 is within the $60,000.00 budgeted in the Public
Works Department Stormwater Division line code 3800-64400. Expenditure of the funds will
occur within 90 to 120 days.
Consent Agenda Item 204
December 8, 2008
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that authorization be granted to piggyback off of Florida Sheriffs
Association with Ring Power, Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Caterpillar Skid Steer Loader
for the Public Works Department at a total cost of $59,751.00 payable from the Stormwater
Utility Enterprise Fund -Machinery line code 3800-64400.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
The delivery of the equipment will occur within the next 90 to 120 days.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
COMMISSION ACTION: