HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015 02 09 Consent 303 Stormwater Backhoe/Loader PurchaseCOMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 303
Informational
Consent
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Public Hearings
Regular
February 09, 2015 KS KL
Regular Meeting City Manager Department
REQUEST:
Public Works Department/Stormwater Division Requesting Approval to Piggyback
Purchase a John Deere Backhoe/Loader from Nortrax at a Net Cost of $60,838.80.
SYNOPSIS:
The Stormwater Division is requesting to replace the existing 1996 backhoe by trading it in
at a net cost of $60,838.80. The cost for the new backhoe with the options that are needed
totals $80,838.80 and the trade in value for existing backhoe is $20,000.
CONSIDERATIONS:
This agenda item is needed to replace the existing 1996 stormwater backhoe which is used
for the repair and maintenance of the stormwater conveyance and collection system. The
existing backhoe repair costs have risen to $5K annually with several major issues currently
pending.
The Florida Sheriffs Association annually conducts bids for equipment and vehicles. Bid
#14 -12 -0904, Specification #22 is for a 4X4 Loader Backhoe with Canopy. Utilizing this
bid, the cost for the backhoe with the options that are needed totals $80,838.80 for the John
Deere 41OK EP.
The John Deere local rep, Nortrax, offered a trade in value of $20,000 for the existing 1996
Caterpillar backhoe. Two other vendors, Ring Power Corp. (Caterpillar rep) and JCB were
contacted for trade in value of our existing backhoe and they offered $17,000 and $13,600,
respectively.
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The net cost for the backhoe after trade in is $60,383.80. The John Deere 410K EP is an
American made backhoe /loader.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This Backhoe was budgeted in the Stormwater Utility budget at a cost of $80,000.
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:
Public Works Department/Stormwater Division Recommends the City
Commission Approve the Purchase a John Deere 410K EP Backhoe/Loader from Nortrax of
Orlando at a Net Cost of $60,838.80 payable from the Stormwater Utility Fund.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Picture -John Deere 410K (1 page)
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