HomeMy WebLinkAboutN. THE SHOP - ENGINE REPLACEMENT - UNIT 1463CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Date: Reference Subject Page
6/5/09 No. Recommendation to approve payment to The Shop of Port 1 of 1
Arthur, Texas for Engine Replacement Unit #1463
RECOMMENDATION:
Equipment Services Division recommends that the City Council approve payment of $10,400.00 to
"The Shop" for repairs to equipment #1463, a 2002 Ford F-350 Super Crew Truck. The repair cost will
be expensed to the fiscal year 2009 Utilities Department-~J~ste Water Division
Equipment Maintenance account # 410-125-532.43-00. ~~ s-~-~-; ~ „-~
BACKGROUND:
The unit was towed to the garage because it would not run. Upon inspection, we found the engine had
sustained extensive damage and required rebuilding or replacing. We were advised that rebuilding the
existing engine would cost as much as a replacement but we were also advised not to rebuild due to the
damages and required machining necessary to bring it back within factory standards. We also explored
purchasing a low mileage engine; <20k miles, offering a six (6) month warranty vs. a remanufactured
engine offering only a twelve (12) month warranty period. We feel that the most expeditious and most
cost effective route is the low mileage engine because of availability and a cost savings. The three
vendors contacted for estimates to replace the engine are:
"The Shop" of Port Arthur, Tx ........................................$10,400.00
Energy Country Ford of Port Arthur, Tx ............................$12,390.00
DeJean's Automotive of Port Arthur, Tx .............................$14,625.25
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
If approved, the repair cost will be expensed to the fiscal year 2009 Utilities Department-~tste Water
Division, account #410-125'x-532.43-00.
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STAFF/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
We reco m d at the City of Port Arthur approve payment of $10,400.00 to "The Shop" of Port
Arthur, a replacement to Unit #1463, e Ton Ford -35 iese Truck.
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Kev Christopher Shawna Tubbs
I~ ES M na er Purchasing Manager
Deborah Echols Kelly El ridge
Director of Finance Director of Water Utilities ''
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