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Resolution to accept the proposal of Brooks Tractor for furnishing and delivering one 2024 John Deere 710 P-Tier Backhoe Loader with attachments for a total of $197,900.
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WHEREAS, the Public Works Water Division has a need to replace a 13-year old Backhoe Loader (#1267) and attachments that has reliably exceeded its service life with a new, more efficient, and functional Backhoe Loader which will enhance our Water Utility’s maintenance programs; and,
WHEREAS, the 2023 approved Water Capital Budget includes $250,000 for a Backhoe Loader; and,
WHEREAS, a cooperative proposal through the Sourcewell National Cooperative Contract #032119-JDC has been received; 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 interest of the City of West Allis that the proposal of Brooks Tractor be accepted.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of West Allis that the proposal dated November 1, 2023 by Brooks Tractor for a sum of $197,900 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 $197,900, is hereby authorized. Funding for this purchase has been budgeted in the Water Capital Budget and is available in the amount of $250,000. The purchase will be charged to Account Number 501-2901-537.70-03.
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