HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006 02 13 Consent 408 Purchase Brush Tree Chipper Broward County Bid C105005FF
COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 408
CONSENT X
February 13, 2006
Meeting
MGR/DEPT
Authorization
REQUEST: Public Works Requesting Authorization to Purchase One (1) Brush/Tree Chipper by
Piggybacking ofT of Broward County, Florida Bid #C105005FF.
PURPOSE: The purpose of this Board item is to request authorization to piggyback off of Broward
County, Florida Bid #C105005FF approved 02/15/05 for the purchase of one (1) BC
1800XL Brush/Tree Chipper from Vermeer Southeast Sales and Service, Inc.
CONSIDERA TIONS:
This equipment is needed as part of the roadway maintenance program for the
Public Works Department. The equipment requested for purchase is a brush/tree chipper
that will be utilized to reduce tree limbs and brush created from tree maintenance on the
public property by the Public Works Department. This equipment will augment existing
brush/tree chipper that is 10 years old.
However, the hurricanes of 2004 caused the existing equipment to be utilized much
heavier than normal causing increased failures and reducing the life expectancy.
The bid price for the Public Works brush/tree chipper is $39,995.00.
FUNDING:
The equipment purchase of $39,995.00 is within the $45,000.00 budgeted in
Transportation Improvement Fund - Vehicles line code 104-64100. Expenditure of the
funds will occur within 90 to 120 days.
Consent Agenda Item 408
February 13, 2006
Page 2
RECOMMENDA TION:
It is recommended that authorization be granted to piggyback off of Broward
County, Florida Bid #C105005FF. for the purchase of one (1) BC1800XL brush/tree
chipper for the Public Works Department at a total cost of$39,995.00 from Vermeer South
Sales and Service, Inc. payable from the Transportation Improvement Fund - Vehicle line
code 104-64100.
IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE:
The delivery of vehicles will occur within the next 90 to 120 days.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
COMMISSION ACTION: