To: Board of Supervisors
From: Public Works
Agenda Section: Consent
SUBJECT:
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Purchase of One (1) Trail King Hydraulic Detachable Trailer, One (1) Trailer King Tilt Trailer and One (1) John Deere Wheel Loader, Authorization to Enter into Purchase Agreements, Declare Equipment Surplus and Approve the Supplemental Budget for Heavy Equipment (4/5 Vote Required)
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the purchase of one (1) Trail King hydraulic detachable trailer, one (1) Trailer King tilt trailer and one (1) John Deere wheel loader;
2. Authorize the Purchasing Agent to enter into three (3) separate purchase agreements with Pape Machinery;
3. Declare two (2) trailers, equipment numbers 94144 and 94138, and one (1) wheel loader, equipment number 62819, as surplus; and
4. Approve the attached supplemental budget for fund 3540, budget unit 330 - Heavy Equipment. (4/5 vote required)
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Roads Heavy Equipment Internal Service Fund (3540)
DISCUSSION:
The Humboldt County Department of Public Works - Heavy Equipment Division is requesting authorization to enter into three (3) purchase agreements for one (1) Trail King hydraulic detachable trailer, one (1) Trailer King tilt trailer and one (1) John Deere wheel loader. The above-referenced equipment will replace two (2) existing trailers and one (1) existing wheel loader that are no longer functioning. Should the Board choose to declare the two (2) trailers, equipment numbers 94144 and 94138, and one (1) wheel loader, equipment number 62819, as surplus, they will be cannibalized and used as parts for the current fleet. The Public Works Heavy Equipment Division received three (3) quotes from Pape Machinery a certified dealer for John Deere and Trail Kings members of Sourcewell, formally the National Joint Powers Alliance. Public Works intends to purchase the above-referenced equipment under the John Deere and Trail King Industries, ...
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