HomeMy WebLinkAboutH. BIG TRUCK RENTAL PURCHASE OF ONE USED AUTOMATED GARBAGE TRUCKCity of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
DATE: REFERENCE NO. SUBJECT: Page:
Authorize Purchase of One (1) Used Automated
19 Aug 09 625-1801- Garbage Truck for Solid Waste Division in the 1 of 1
533.93-00 Amount of $179,900
RECOMMENDATION:
We recommend that the City Council authorize the purchase of one (1) used automated
garbage truck from Big Truck Rental of Tampa, Florida for the amount of $179,900.
BACKGROUND:
This is a used residential garbage truck for the Solid Waste Division. This truck will serve to
augment the fleet and serve as a spare to help maintain service in the event of equipment
breakdowns.
We have received bids for this equipment as follows:
Vendor Year Hours Miles Price
Big Truck Rental 2007 1,151 16,936 $ 179,900
Big Truck Rental 2007 1,820 22,033 $ 179,900
Heil of Texas 2007 1,300 26,400 $ 165,400
Vanguard Truck Center 2008 2,500 25,993 $ 180,000
Both the bids from Heil of Texas and Vanguard Truck Center exceeded the maximum
specified number of miles of 25,000 miles for this bid.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds are budgeted in account 625-1801-533.93-00.
EMPLOYEE/STAFF EFFECT:
Purchase of these vehicles will help allow the Solid Waste Division to provide residential
garbage services more efficiently and in a timely manner.
SUMMARY:
We recommend that the City Council authorize the purchase of one (1) used automated
le from Big Truck Rental of Tampa, Florida for the amount of $179,900.
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Ross E. Blackketter, P.E. Deborah Echols, C A
Dire of Publi Works Director of Finance
Shawna Tubbs
Purchasing Manager
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