Title
Approval to Purchase Street Sweeper (B)
Explanation
The Operations Division of the Public Works Department utilizes street sweepers to maintain the cleanliness of the City's Road Way System. For the past several years, sweepers have been purchased on a Total Cost Agreement basis. This method of procurement guarantees a maximum repair and maintenance cost over the life of the machine and a specified buy-back price at the end of the contractual period. Since this method was adopted, the City has reduced the cost of utilization for street sweepers by approximately twenty-five (25) percent. Additionally, the availability has increased tremendously as the contractual agreement provides for a "loaner" should the street sweeper's "downtime" exceed five (5) working days. The recommended vendor has serviced the City since the inception of this concept and has provided excellent support. Because of this, the fleet is now standardized with the Johnston street sweeper. Staff would like to continue to take advantage of the added value resulting from improved Operators' and Mechanics' efficiencies as a result of familiarity with the same equipment reduced parts inventory, and lower tooling costs. The street sweeper is available under the General Service Pricing Contract and the vendor will customize the agreement to meet the "Total Cost Concept." The base price offered to the City is $2,956 lower than the price offered on the General Services Pricing Agreement and the buy-back price for the machine at the end of the contract period is $20,000.
Fiscal Note
Funds are available in the Fleet Replacement Fund.
Recommendation
The City Commission approve the purchase of a replacement street sweeper from Florida Municipal Equipment, Inc. at a total cost not to exceed $142,459.50 and to authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement, subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality.