Summary
To: Town Commission
From: Town Staff
Date: 3/20/2018
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Subject:
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Purchase of Solid Waste Grapple Truck
Summary:
Staff is requesting the purchase of a new grapple truck for the Solid Waste Department, per the attached quote and specs sheet.
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Previous Commission Action: N/A
Background/Problem Discussion: The Town’s current grapple truck has been in use for more than five years, and is now past its designated disposal date. Due to this, staff is requesting the purchase of a new truck and liquidation of the old one.
Expenditure Challenges Staff has the ability to purchase this grapple truck off of the Florida Sheriffs Association contract, per the provided specs, for a total of $141,119.00.
Financial Implications: The Town’s previous grapple truck, which has been in use for more than the allotted five-year period, will be sold at auction after the receipt of a new truck.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the purchase of the solid waste grapple truck from Rush Truck Center in the amount not to exceed $1,000 more than $141,119.00.
Proposed Motion I move approval of the purchase of the solid waste grapple truck from Rush Truck Center in the amount not to exceed $142,199.00.