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Resolution to authorize the purchase of two (2) Metal Pless MaxxPro PRO1048-18LE snowplow blades from Aring Equipment Co. for a total sum of $76,850.
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WHEREAS, the 2025 approved budget includes $100,000 for the purchase of the two (2) new Metal Pless snowplow blades; and,
WHEREAS, the department has reviewed and tested other snowplow blade equipment options; and,
WHEREAS, the department selected Aring Equipment Co. due to their pricing and reliability; and,
WHEREAS, Aring Equipment Co. has provided pricing for two (2) new Metal Pless MaxxPro snowplow blades for the Public Works Streets Division of the City of West Allis utilizing a manufacturer’s discount to achieve lower pricing; and,
WHEREAS, the Fleet Services Division of the Department of Public Works has determined that this proposal meets all desired specifications, and that the proposal received is reasonable; and,
WHEREAS, the Common Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City of West Allis that the proposal of Aring Equipment Co. be accepted.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of West Allis that the proposal dated May 20, 2025 by Aring Equipment Co. for furnishing and delivering two (2) Metal Pless MaxxPro PRO1048-18LE snowplow blades for a total sum of $76,850 be and is hereby accepted. Funding for this purchase has been budgeted and is available in the 2025 Capital Improvement Program budget in the amount of $76,850. The purchases will be charged to Account Number 352-4218-535.70-03.
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