REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRIAN BARR, Director
General Services Department
BY: MIGUEL RAMIREZ, Senior Management Analyst
General Services Department
SUBJECT
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Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to Haaker Equipment Company Inc. of La Verne, California for the purchase of one Elgin CNG Broom Bear Street sweeper in the amount of $610,304 for the Department of Public Works, Street Maintenance Division
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to Haaker Equipment Company Inc. of La Verne, California for the purchase of one Elgin CNG Broom Bear street sweeper in the amount of $610,304.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Works is requesting approval to purchase one Elgin Broom Bear street sweeper as a replacement. The new unit will be used by the Streets Maintenance Division to complete residential and commercial routes currently assigned to older sweepers that have reached the end of their useful life. The General Services Department recommends this purchase based on the age and hours of the street sweeper identified for replacement. The new unit will be purchased through a competitively solicited cooperative procurement process administered by Sourcewell (a State of Minnesota local government agency).
BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Works, Street Maintenance Division, is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of over 1,600 miles of city streets, alleys, and boulevards. This task is accomplished with 20 sweepers running day and night shifts throughout the city. Currently, one of these units has been identified for replacement.
The City of Fresno has been using Elgin Broom Bear sweepers in the fleet for 24 years and has experienced success in the functionality and durability of this product. The new unit will be powered by Compressed Natural Gas, which has proven to be both economical and environmentally conscious. The equipped L9N "Near Zero" ...
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