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Resolution to authorize the purchase of one Ford F-550 XL truck chassis and Simco 2400 DT drill rig with tooling for a total sum of $238,692.
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WHEREAS, the Public Works Water Division is in need of replacing a 20 year old drill rig truck #214 / #1667, with a new, more efficient, and functional truck; and,
WHEREAS, the 2024 approved budget includes $250,000 for the purchase of a new water drill rig truck; and,
WHEREAS, it was determined that Simco Drilling Equipment, Inc. offered required functionality of required drill rig equipment and Simco is the only manufacturer that can fulfill the specifications needed for our unique application; and,
WHEREAS, a proposal has been received by Simco Drilling Equipment, Inc., for furnishing and delivering one water drill rig truck for a total sum of $238,692 with a 25% down payment due of $59,673 to place the order for the Public Works Water Division of the City of West Allis; 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 Simco Drilling Equipment, Inc. be accepted.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of West Allis that the proposal dated April 5, 2024 by Simco Drilling Equipment, Inc. for a total sum of $238,692 be and is hereby accepted. Funding source for this purchase has been approved and will be from borrowing which will be charged to Account Number 501-2901-537.70-02.
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