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Purchase of Equipment for Regional Transit System (RTS) (B)
This item is a request for the City Commission to approve the procurement of one (1) Drive On Vertical Rise Vehicle Lift with 30' Platform ( 55,000# Lifting Capacity) from Heavy Duty Lift & Equipment, Inc., for the Regional Transit System (RTS).
Explanation
The Regional Transit System (RTS) Bus Fleet Maintenance facility will be undergoing minor renovations during FY2011. In concert with the renovation work RTS desires to have one (1) Drive On Vertical Rise Vehicle Lift with 30' Platform (55,000# Lifting Capacity) installed in the undercarriage wash bay that will be constructed during this project. The installation of the lift will provide a much safer work environment while improving the efficiency of the bus undercarriage cleaning activities currently performed by RTS maintenance personnel.
Heavy Duty Lift & Equipment, Inc. is the Steril-Koni distributor for the Southeastern United States. This procurement will be made utilizing Western State Contracting Alliance (WSCA) Contract # 06405. The cost of the lift and installation is $88,087.
Fiscal Note
Funds are available for this project in Urban Area Formula Grant budgets.
Recommendation
The City Commission approve the purchase of one (1) Drive On Vertical Rise Vehicle Lift with 30' Platform (55,000# Lifting Capacity) from Heavy Duty Lift & Equipment, Inc.