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Resolution to accept the proposals of Ewald Automotive Group and Casper’s Truck Equipment for furnishing and delivering one 2023 Ford F-450 DRW 60”CA 4WD truck for $49,184.50 and one Henderson Mark III Dump Body, one Western MVP3 9’6” snow plow package, and one SnowEx Helixx Material Spreader for $36,351 for a total sum of $85,535.50.
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Whereas, the Public Works Forestry Division is in need of replacing a 21 year old dump truck #207 with snow plow and material spreader, with a new, more efficient, and functional truck which will enhance both our ice control plan as well as our Forestry maintenance program throughout the year; and,
Whereas, the 2022 approved budget includes $72,500 for the purchase of the above equipment; and,
Whereas, due to the increase in global markets which have increased the pricing for the truck and equipment; and,
Whereas, additional funding is needed for the increase of pricing of said equipment in the amount of $13,035.50, which will be funded by excess funds from the 2021 CIP Public Works projects using Account Number 352-4301-533.70-03 of the Capital Equipment Budget; and,
Whereas, Ewald Automotive Group, the State of Wisconsin contract holder, has been received for delivering one 2023 Ford F-450 60”CA 4WD truck for $49,184.50 and the cooperative proposal through the Sourcewell National Cooperative from Casper’s Truck Equipment has been received for one Henderson Mark III Dump Body, one Western MVP3 snow plow package, and one SnowEx Helixx Material Spreader for $36,351 for a net sum of $85,535.50 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 is 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 October 25, 2022 by Ewald Automotive Group for a sum of $49,184.50 and October 20, 2022 by Casper’s Truck Equipment for a sum of $36,351 for a total sum of $85,535.50 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 $85,535.50, is hereby authorized. Funding for this purchase has been budgeted and is available in the Capital Improvement Program Budget in the amount of $72,500. The purchase will be charged to Account Number 352-4301-533.70-03, 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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