City of Fresno - File #: ID 23-1006

• File #: ID 23-1006
• Version: 1
• Type: Action Item
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/14/2023
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 6/29/2023
• Final action: 6/29/2023
• Title: Approve the award of a cooperative purchase contract to Haaker Equipment Company Inc. of La Verne, California for the purchase of two Elgin CNG Broom Bear street sweepers in the amount of $1,158,438 for Public Works Street Maintenance Division
• Sponsors: General Services Department

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/29/2023	1	City Council	ADOPTED	Pass

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL


FROM: BRIAN BARR, Director
General Services Department

BY: CLIFF TRAUGH, Administrative Manager
General Services Department

SUBJECT
Title
Approve the award of a cooperative purchase contract to Haaker Equipment Company Inc. of La Verne, California for the purchase of two Elgin CNG Broom Bear street sweepers in the amount of $1,158,438 for Public Works Street Maintenance Division

Body
RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends Council approve the award of a cooperative purchase contract to Haaker Equipment Company Inc. of La Verne, California for the purchase of two Elgin CNG Broom Bear street sweepers in the amount of $1,158,438.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Department of Public Works is requesting approval to purchase two Elgin Broom Bear street sweepers, costing $579,219 each, for the total amount of $1,158,438. The two new units will be used by the Streets 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 sweepers identified for replacement. The new units will be purchased through a competitively solicited cooperative procurement process administered by Sourcewell, formerly the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA).

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 21 sweepers running day and night shifts throughout the city. Currently two of these units have been identified for replacement.

The City of Fresno has been using Elgin Broom Bear sweepers in the fleet for 23 years and has experienced success in the functionality and durability of this product. The new units will be powered by Compressed Natural Gas, which has proven to be both economical and environmentally conscious. The equipp...