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FROM: Timothy Bochum,Acting Public Works Directork
Prepared By: David Elliott,Administrative Analyst
SUBJECT: BACKHOE/LOADER REPLACEMENT
SPECIFICATION NO. 90256
CAO RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Approve a cooperative procurement via purchase order to Quinn Company in the amount of
$68,126.90 for one Caterpillar 420D backhoe/loader with optional equipment.
DISCUSSION
As discussed in the 2001-03 Financial Plan budget request; this procurement is to replace loader
#9408, which is being replaced 10 years earlier than originally scheduled. It was originally
purchased as a medium-duty scraper but was used so seldom in that capacity that City mechanics
converted it to a loader. Unfortunately,because it has proven to be underpowered for most street
maintenance tasks, it sits idle most of the time. A backhoe/loader suited for more heavy-duty
service will be more practical and will improve productivity for the street maintenance crew.
In accordance with the Fleet Management Policy, Public Works is recommending a cooperative
procurement through a specification and competitive bid by the County of'Madera, California.
The Public Works street and fleet maintenance supervisors have reviewed Madera County's
specification and determined that the specified equipment is appropriate for the City's intended
use. The successful bidder on that procurement was Quinn Company, a company with seven
Caterpillar dealerships throughout Central California. The chief advantage of this type of
procurement is that the Pavement Maintenance Program can very quickly acquire at a
competitive price the equipment it needs to maintain full productivity.
FISCAL IMPACT
Equipment Replacement Cost $68,126.90
Amount Budgeted $70,000.00
This amount was budgeted in the 2001-03 Financial Plan. (See pages E-7 and E-32) After this
procurement, there will be $1,873.10 remaining in the backhoe/loader project account. There is
also $570.77 remaining the street sweeper project account. Public Works is recommending that
both these balances be transferred to the completed projects account in the equipment replacement
fund.
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