Title
Contract for Purchase of Aerial Units (B)
Explanation
Invitations to bid were sent by Utilities Purchasing to the two manufacturers of these types of aerial units. Both companies responded, one with a no-bid. Altec Industries, Inc. submitted a bid which meets all material requirements of the Invitation to Bid and Fleet Management has determined Altec Industries' pricing to be competitive with the market for these units. A bid tabulation is attached for your reference.
Aerial units are used by Energy Delivery for maintenance of the electric transmission and distribution system. Units being replaced are at the end of their useful lives.
Altec Industries, Inc. provided trade-in allowances for units being replaced in FY 05. GRU will determine if it is in their best interest to trade in the units or to sell the units at the City of Gainesville's auction.
Recommendations
The City Commission: 1) authorize the General Manager or his designee to execute a contract with Altec Industries, Inc. for the provision of aerial units through September 30, 2008, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality, and 2) approve the issuance of purchase orders to Altec Industries for aerial units in amounts not exceeding budgeted amounts, subject to the final appropriation of funds for Fiscal Years 2006 through 2008.
Fiscal Note
Funds budgeted for the purchase of aerial units total $508,128 for FY 05 and $418,637 for FY 06, subject to final appropriation of the funds for FY 06. Funds for aerial units will be requested in the FY 07 and FY 08 Electric Transmission and Distribution budgets.
Drafter
Prepared by: John E. Tisdale, Electric T & D Manager
Submitted by: Michael L. Kurtz, General Manager