REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRIAN BARR, Director
General Services Department
BY: MIGUEL RAMIREZ, Senior Management Analyst
General Services Department
SUBJECT
Title
Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to Quinn Company of Fresno, California, for the purchase of one Caterpillar tandem vibratory roller in the amount of $203,706 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 Quinn Company of Fresno, California, for the purchase of one Caterpillar tandem vibratory roller in the amount of $203,706 for the Department of Public Works, Street Maintenance Division.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Works, Street Maintenance Division is requesting approval to purchase one Caterpillar tandem vibratory roller to compact and level new asphalt after road surface repairs and construction projects. The new asphalt roller will be purchased as a replacement through a competitively solicited cooperative procurement process administered by Sourcewell.
BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Works, Street Maintenance Division is responsible for maintaining 1,740 miles of city streets and boulevards. As street pavements degrade to the end of their service life, asphalt repairs are needed to restore the street back to a good and serviceable condition. The repairs are performed by the Street Maintenance Division utilizing heavy paving equipment. The tandem vibratory roller is a crucial component in this process as it evenly compacts new asphalt to ensure a smooth finish.
Currently, this work is performed with one aging asphalt drum roller struggling with maintenance issues. The new Caterpillar tandem vibratory roller will be built to a specification similar to the existing unit, updated with the latest technology and continue to meet the Tier 4 final emissions standard. The new asphalt roller will be equipped with a larger dr...
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