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COMMISSION AGENDA
Informational
Consent
ITEM208
Public Hearings
Regular
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October 22, 2012KSKL
Regular MeetingCity ManagerDepartment
REQUEST:
Utility Department Requesting Approval to Piggyback Purchase a Backhoe from
Ringpower CAT at a Net Cost of $50,272.00.
SYNOPSIS:
The Utility Department is requesting to replace two existing backhoes by trading them in
for one new backhoe at a net cost of $50,272.00. The cost for the new backhoe with the
options that are needed totals $78,772. The trade in value for the two existing backhoes is
$28,500 reducing the net cost to $50,272.
CONSIDERATIONS:
The Utility Department has two backhoes purchased in 1996 and 1997 which are used
extensively for the repair and maintenance of the water, sewer and reclaimed water
systems. During the past three years, repair costs have exceeded $27,000 on these two
pieces of equipment.
The Florida Sheriff's Association annually conducts bids for equipment and vehicles. Bid
#12-10-0905, Specification #28 is for a 4X4 Loader Backhoe with Canopy. Utilizing this
bid, the cost for the backhoe with the options that are needed totals $78,772 with Ringpower
CAT as the low bidder. The trade in value for the two existing backhoes is $28,500
reducing the net cost to $50,272.
The two existing backhoes were approved for trade in at the October 8th City Commission
under the Surplus Asset Consent Agenda item.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Utility Backhoe was budgeted in the FY 2012-2013 Utility budget in line code 3600-
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64000.
COMMUNICATION EFFORTS:
This Agenda Item has been electronically forwarded to the Mayor and City Commission,
City Manager, City Attorney/Staff, and is available on the City’s Website, LaserFiche, and
the City’s Server. Additionally, portions of this Agenda Item are typed verbatim on the
respective Meeting Agenda which has also been electronically forwarded to the individuals
noted above, and which is also available on the City’s Website, LaserFiche, and the City’s
Server; has been sent to applicable City Staff, Media/Press Representatives who have
requested Agendas/Agenda Item information, Homeowner’s Associations/Representatives
on file with the City, and all individuals who have requested such information. This
information has also been posted outside City Hall, posted inside City Hall with additional
copies available for the General Public, and posted at five (5) different locations around the
City. Furthermore, this information is also available to any individual requestors. City Staff
is always willing to discuss this Agenda Item or any Agenda Item with any interested
individuals.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Utility Department is requesting approval to piggyback purchase a 4X4 Loader
Backhoe with Canopy using the Florida Sheriff's Association Bid #12-10-0905,
Specification #28 from Ringpower CAT at a net cost of $50,272 payable from the Utility
Capital Equipment line code - 3600-64000.
ATTACHMENTS:
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