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Resolution to accept the proposals of Ewald Automotive Group, Hartford, and Casper’s Truck Equipment for a total sum of $72,934.50.
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WHEREAS, the Public Works Forestry Division is in need of replacing a 23-year-old dump truck #210 with many maintenance issues with a new, more efficient, and functional truck; and,
WHEREAS, the 2024 approved budget includes $90,000 for the purchase of the dump truck; and,
WHEREAS, Ewald Automotive Group has provided pricing for the 2024 Ford F-450 60” CA 2WD truck utilizing the State of Wisconsin Contract for Autos and Trucks for $51,600.50 and the cooperative proposal through the Sourcewell National Cooperative from Casper’s Truck Equipment has been received for one Henderson Mark III stainless steel dump body for $21,334 for a net sum of $72,934.50 for the Public Works Forestry Division of the City of West Allis: and,
WHEREAS, the Fleet Services Division of the Department of Public Works has determined that this contract meets all desired specifications, and that the proposals received are reasonable; and,
WHEREAS, the Common Council deems it to be in the best interests of the City of West Allis that the proposals of Ewald Automotive Group and Casper’s Truck Equipment be accepted.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of West Allis that the proposals dated July 18, 2024 by Ewald Automotive Group for a sum of $51,600.50 and July 22, 2024 by Casper’s Truck Equipment for a sum of $21,334 for a total sum of $72,934.50 be and are hereby accepted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of West Allis that the purchase of the above-described items, for an amount of $72,934.50, is hereby authorized. Funding for this purchase has been budgeted and is available in the 2024 Capital Improvement Program budget in the amount of $72,934.50. The purchase will be charged to Account Number 352-4301-533.70- 03.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Finance Department be and is hereby authorized to enter into a contract for the aforesaid equipment.
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