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Resolution to authorize the purchase of one 2023 Volvo L70H Wheel Loader from Aring Equipment Company for a total sum of $191,452.
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WHEREAS, the Public Works Streets and Sanitation Division is in need of replacing a 12 year old wheel loader #2947 with many maintenance issues with a new, more efficient, and functional wheel loader; and,
WHEREAS, the 2022 approved budget includes $188,000 for the purchase of the wheel loader; and,
WHEREAS, due to the increase in global markets which have increased the pricing for the wheel loader; and,
WHEREAS, additional funding is needed for the increase of pricing of said equipment in the amount of $3,452, which will be funded by excess funds from the 2021 CIP Public Works projects using Account Number 352-4218-535.70-03 of the Capital Equipment Budget; and,
WHEREAS, the cooperative proposal through the Sourcewell National Cooperative Contract# 032119-VCE for delivering one 2023 Volvo model L70H wheel loader for the Public Works Streets and Sanitation 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 October 3, 2022 by Aring Equipment Company for furnishing and delivering one (1) 2023 Volvo L70H wheel loader for a total net sum of $191,452 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 item, for an amount of $191,452, is hereby authorized. Funding for this purchase has been budgeted and is available in the Capital Improvement Program Budget in the amount of $188,000. The purchase will be charged to Account Number 352-4218-535.70-03, equipment.
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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