REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
April 25, 2018
FROM: GREGORY A. BARFIELD, Director
Department of Transportation
BY: BRIAN BARR, Assistant Director
Department of Transportation
DUANE MYERS, Fleet Manager
Department of Transportation/Municipal Fleet Division
CLIFF TRAUGH, Senior Management Analyst
Department of Transportation/Municipal Fleet Division
SUBJECT
Title
Approve the award of a 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 $773,166
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the award of a 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 $773,166.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Works, Street Maintenance Division is requesting approval to purchase two street sweeping units at a total cost of $773,166. 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 Department of Transportation, Municipal Fleet Division recommends this purchase based on the age and mileage of the street sweepers identified for replacement. The units will be purchased through a competitively solicited cooperative procurement process administered by Source Well, formally 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 18 units running day and night shifts throughout the city. The street sweeper fleet is made up of 88 percent Elgin Broom Bear mechanical sweepers, which have proven to be the most effective and reliable sweepers for varied road conditions. The City of Fresno has been using Elgin Broom ...
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