Summary
To: Town Commission
From: Stefan Massol, Director of Support Services
Date: 1/16/2018
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Subject: Request Purchase of Ford Truck Chassis for Solid Waste
Summary:
The Solid Waste Department is requesting the purchase of a Ford F-350 chassis to be used for a 6 Yd. Loader. The new loader would assist in the transport of refuse from areas that are difficult to access using a traditional packer. This satellite truck will replace the “scooters” that are used for remote collections like alleyways, some side yard collections Pelican Place, Stonegate, and miscellaneous pickups where the use of a garbage packer is not practical. The purchase will be executed by piggybacking the Florida Sherriff’s Association’s bid terms.
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Previous Commission Action: The commission previously approved the budget for this vehicle 2 years ago, but the purchase was not made due to staff continuing to research solutions.
Background/Problem Discussion: In the past the town has relied on a pair of Cushman Truckster scooters as well as the Solid Waste Foreman’s pickup truck when use of a full-scale packer was not possible or feasible. The Truckster scooters have become a significant maintenance expense and have limited capacity and usefulness. In the interest of promoting efficiency in operations, staff is proposing that the town purchase a Ford F-350 to be mounted with a 6 Yd. loading compartment and gripper/tipper accessory.
The inclusion of the tipper would allow us to collect the uniform trash cans throughout town. Specifically, we can use this vehicle to collect recycling in areas where a garbage packer cannot go like Pelican Place. The compact size also makes the vehicle a great fit for special events where we would ordinarily place a dumpster for several days. Pictures are attached to the item.
Expenditure Challenges: This purchase was not included in this year’s budget, however there is excess fund balance in the Solid Waste Fund that the Commission may designate for this purpose.
Financial Implications: All purchases in excess of $35,000 require commission approval. The truck would cost approximately $39,000 once the build is complete and it would be purchased using the current Florida Sheriff’s Association contract pricing. The dump-body components (Estimated $25,000) will be added to the vehicle once delivered. This vehicle replaces both of the scooters.
Recommendation: Approval of purchase
Proposed Motion: I move (approval or denial) of purchasing the Ford Truck Chassis in an amount not to exceed $39,000, pursuant the Florida Sheriff’s Association bid terms.