2. Award Bid - Combination Sewer Cleaning & Vacuum Truck20I Is` Avenue East
PO Box 1997
Kalispell, MT 59903
Phone: 406-758-7720
Fax: 406-758-7831
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Doug Russell, City Manager-DL
FROM: Joe Schrader, Utility Management Superintendent
SUBJECT: Award Bid — Combination Sewer Cleaning and Vacuum Truck
MEETING: February 19, 2013
BACKGROUND: Bids for the Combination Sewer/Storm Cleaning and Vacuum Truck were
opened on Thursday, February 7, 2013. The Combination Sewer /Storm Cleaning and Vacuum
Truck will replace one inoperable vacuum truck stored at the City Maintenance Complex.
Newer truck design technology will allow the Sewer Maintenance Division to better maintain
sewer and storm water collection mains, with increased operator safety. Two responsive bids
were received however, I State Truck Center failed to meet the minimum bid specifications.
The bid results are as follows:
Bidder
Make and Model
Bid Schedule 1
Titan Machinery Inc.
Vactor 2100 Plus
$ 326,849.00
I State Truck Center
A uatech F-Series
$ 327,883.00
Bid Schedule 1 includes the purchase of a 2013 Combination Sewer/Storm Cleaning and
Vacuum Truck. Sufficient funds are available in the 2012-2013 budget for the purchase of a new
Combination Sewer/Storm Cleaning and Vacuum Truck. References of the lowest bidder were
checked and they were determined to be a responsible corporation, successfully manufacturing,
delivering, and warranting equipment within this scope.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Award Bid Schedule 1 for the 2013 Combination Sewer
Cleaning and Vacuum Truck to Titan Machinery Inc.
ACTION REQUESTED: At the City Council meeting, motion to award the bid for the 2013
Combination Sewer Cleaning and Vacuum Truck to Titan Machinery Inc.
FISCAL EFFECTS: The FY 12/13 Stormwater Fund includes $325,000 for the above
mentioned purchase. The purchase price requested is $1,849 over the budgeted amount;
however, anticipated savings in several of the Stormwater Fund line items eliminate any need for
a budget amendment.
ALTERNATIVES: As su d and approved by the City Co ci .
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Schrader §Trsie Turner, P.E.
Utility Management Superintendent Director of Public Works