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Resolution to accept the proposal of Casper’s Truck Equipment for furnishing and delivering two (2) 11-foot heavy truck snow plows for a total net sum of $37,940.
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WHEREAS, the Public Works Sanitation and Streets Division is in need of replacing older, 24-year-old Husting style snow plows with the current pin & loop style as older trucks are phased out and newer trucks are purchased with the current pin & loop hitch mounted on them; and,
WHEREAS, the 2024 approved budget includes $30,000 for the purchase of two 11’ heavy truck plows; and,
WHEREAS, due to the increase in global markets which have increased the pricing for equipment; and,
WHEREAS, the specifications of these plows would provide continuity for our fleet along with the current stocked inventory of parts for repairs; and,
WHEREAS, additional funding is needed for the increase of pricing of said equipment in the amount of $7,940, which will be funded by excess funds from the 2024 CIP Public Works Capital Budget Program; and,
WHEREAS, Casper’s Truck Equipment, has provided pricing for the two 2024 Universal CST 11-foot heavy truck plows for the Public Works Sanitation and Streets Division of the City of West Allis; and,
WHEREAS, the Fleet Services Division of the Department of Public Works has determined that this proposal meets all desired specifications, and the proposal received is reasonable; and,
WHEREAS, the Common Council deems it to be in the best interests of the City of West Allis that the proposal of 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 proposal dated July 22, 2024 submitted by Casper’s Truck Equipment for furnishing and delivering two (2) new Universal CST pin & loop 11-foot heavy truck snow plows for a total net sum of $37,940 be and is 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 $37,940, is hereby authorized. Funding for this purchase has been budgeted and is available in the 2024 Capital Improvement Program budget and will be charged to Account Number 352-4118-533.70-03.
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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Adopt