HomeMy WebLinkAboutI. HGAC (THROUGH HI-WAY EQUIPMENT) - XL4200-III GRADALL TRACK EXCAVATORCity of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
DATE: REFERENCE NO. SUBJECT: Page:
301-1601- . Authorize Purchase of XL4200-III Gradall for'
14 May 08 591.92-00 Drainage Division 1 of 1
Proj GO-805
RECOMMENDATION:
We recommend that the City Council authorize the purchase of one (1) XL4200-III Gradall
track excavator, from HGAC through Hi-Way Equipment Co., LLC of Houston, Texas for an
amount of $226,769.82.- .
BACKGROUND:
This is a replacement for the existing 1993 XL4100 Gradall for the Drainage Division. The
existing Gradall is,15 years old and subject to frequent breakdowns. This is the Drainage
Division's primary piece of. equipment. for construction of storm sewer systems.. With the
authorization of the additional drainage
projects to tie funded by the $2,000,000 bond issue,
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the workload will be greatly increased. Because of its age and condition, the existing Gradall
isn't capable of handling the additional load.
We have received. an HGAC quote for this equipment as follovvs:
- HGAC- XL4200-III from Hi-Way Equipment $ 226,769.82 ,
This purchase is contingent upon the City Council approving Proposed Resolution
14724 on this agenda, authorizing the use of the drainage bond issue funding for
this equipment. -
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT:...
Funds are budgeted in account 301-1601-591.92-00, Proj. GO-805.
EMPLOYEE/STAFF EFFECT:
Purchase of this vehicle vvill allow~the Drainage Division to construct new storm sewer ,
projects for'the drainage bond issue and other:City projects. -
SUMMARY:
We recommend that the City Council authorize-the purchase of one (1) XL4200-III Gradall
track excavator, from HGAC through Hi-Way Equipment Co., LLC of Houstori, Texas for an
amount of $226.769:82:: ` .
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Jo n A: Comeaux, P.E.' Rebecca Underhill, CPA
Director of Public Works Director of Finance
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