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Resolution authorizing the purchase of one 2026 Volvo L70H2 Wheel Loader from Aring Equipment Company for a sum of $234,180.
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Whereas, the Public Works Sanitation and Street Division is in need of replacing an 18-year-old wheel loader #2937 with many maintenance issues with a new, more efficient, and functional wheel loader; and,
Whereas, the 2025 approved budget includes $280,000 for the purchase of the wheel loader; and,
Whereas, a cooperative proposal has been received through the Sourcewell National Cooperative Contract # 011723-VCE for delivering one 2026 Volvo model L70H2 wheel loader for the Public Works Sanitation and Street 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 cooperative agreement 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 Aring Equipment Company be accepted.
Now, therefore be it resolved by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of West Allis that the proposal dated June 11, 2025 by Aring Equipment Company for furnishing and delivering of one (1) 2026 Volvo L70H2 wheel loader for a total net sum of $234,180 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 item, for an amount of $234,180, is hereby authorized. Funding for this purchase is available in the Public Works Budget and the purchase 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