HomeMy WebLinkAboutB. POWERLINE INDUSTRIES - MOBILE PRESSURE WASHERCity of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City. Council Communication
Date REFERENCE suBJECT: Recommendation to approve the purchase of a PAGE
NUMBER mobile pressure washer for the Fire Department.
February 10, 2009 _ ~ - Page 1 of 1
RECOMMENDATION: ~ -
The Fire Department recommends that the City Council approves the purchase of a trailer. mounted 5 GPM, 3500 PSI
pressure washer from Powerline Industries of Riverton, Utah in the amount of $8,995.00.
BACKGROUND:
The primary use for this piece of equipment will be for the maintenance of fire hydrants. It can also be used for the
cleaning of Sre hose and equipment around seven.fire stations.
The Fire Department solicited quotes from 3 vendors with the following results:
Powerline Industries
W.E.T.
Cleanfreak:com
Riverton, Utah
Houston, Texas
Wausau, Wisconsin
$ 8,995.00
$10,459.42
$11,883.68 '
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds were budgeted and available:in Account #001-1121-521.92-00 for this purchase.
STAFFING/BMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
The Fire Department recommends that the City Council approves the purchase of a trailer mounted 5 GPM, 3500 PSI
pressure washer from Powerline Industries of Riverton, Utah in the amount of $8,995. The price of $8,995 is the lowest
cost with the best value.
LARRY D. RI HARD, FIRE CHIEF
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REBECCA UNDERHILL, FINANCE DIRECTOR -
SHAWNA TUBB ,PURCHASING MANAGER
PREPARED BY:LDR I DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL
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CITY MANAGER
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PROCESSED BY
CITY SECRETARY
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