01-30-85 S&W Comm Minutes4:00 P. M. SEWER & WATER COMMITTEE January 30, 1985
The committee_ met in the conference room at City Hall. Present were Chairman Nystul,
Committee member Ruiz, Mayor McDowell, DPW Hammer, Water Department Working Foreman
• Steve Cox, Surveyor Fred Zavodny, Gary Fetvedt of Davies, Inc. (John Deere) and Brad
Miller of Allwest Tractor, also Roger Hopkins DIL.
Backhoe Bids
Chairman Nystul opened the meeting. DPW Hammer distributed copies of his memo compar-
ing the 1985 John Deere and -the 1983 Ford demo Backhoe bids. Day Equipment, the Ford
dealer, was not represented at the meeting. Mr. Miller said that although hisfirm
did not submit a bid in time, he was interested in sitting in on the meeting. Dis-
crepancies in the bids were discussed. Day Equipment did not bid on a new model; the
cost would have been $8,500 more than the $35,990 bid on the demonstration model.
Chairman Ruiz moved that the bid be awarded to Davies, Inc. This was seconded by
Councilman Nystul, who stated that documentation on the bids was sufficient. He sug-
gested that a copy of DPW's memo be attached to the minutes of this meeting.
Property North of Circle K on Meridian: Tract A, Bertschi Addition
C. Nystul announced that City Clerk Halver searched records and it was learned that
the Water Department had purchased this lot. Nystul talked with former Water Super-
intendent Longpre, who said that the original intent was possibly putting a well there -
and tying into transmission main running down Meridian. Now some people ar_e interested
in buying the lot. C. Nystul, DPW Hammer and Steve Cox agree that they do notforesee
the Water Department needing the 50 x 150' lot for a well site. Nystul proposed that
since the Water Department does not need the property, other city departments should
be advised that it is available. The area is zoned light industrial. _
City departments will be informed and a report will be made to Council at the next _
meeting. The committee will recommend to declare the property surplus and look at
the possibilities for sale. An appraisal will be ordered.
WWTP Lab Technician
C. Nystul stated that DPW Hammer reports the job vacancy notice was posted, advertised
at the Job Service and closed. The five qualified chemists did not fit our needs.
Since then, 2 or 3 inquiries have been received from out of town. The position was
only advertised locally. It was decided to reject all applications, send the notice
back to the Job Service and ask them to advertise in other cities. Finalists from
the first advertisement will be invited to reapply. DPW Hammer will check on proper
procedure to reopen the job notice. It is hoped to fill this position as soon as
possible.
Sandy Fellows Trailer Court Extension Request
DPW Hammer reports that the lift station previously discussed will be serving two
other areas and it would be unfair to charge Ms Fellows the entire cost. Dennis
Carver is working on dollar amounts, based on front footage. Hammer hopes to get
the cost down to approximately $2,500 per lot. The lift station will eventually
be paid by hookup fees. Letters are ready and will be sent to property owners as
soon as the cost estimate is received. Financing will have to be a little creative
to be equitable.
WWTP Delay
DPW Hammer reported that delivery of one pump is causing the hold up in the plant be-
ing functional. This has been on order but simply has not arrived yet. The manuals
have not arrived yet, and even when everything else is operational, we must have the
manuals to start operation. He discussed briefly problems with the contractor.
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The meeting adjourned at 5:00 P. M.
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of $32,790. Although it appears that the Ford is $9,060.00 less than the John
Deere, for the above -mentioned reasons I am still recommending that the City of
Kalispell award the bid to John Deere.
Finally I spoke with Shop Foreman Dan Gibbs and he feels that maintenance on
the John Deere will be easier and less expensive than the Ford.,
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K. W. H.
LeRoy E. McDowell
Mayor
Telephone (4o6) 755 5457
Drawer 1997
ZIP 59903-1997
T H E CITY OF K A L I S P E L L, M O N T A N A
TO: Sewer & Water Committee
FROM: Ken Hammer _
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SUBJECT: Bid/Backhoe
DATE: January 30, 1985
The Public Works Department has reviewed the bids submitted by Davies, Inc. and
Day Equipment Company. It is my opinion that the bid submitted by Davies, Inc.
does meet the bid specifications, while that of Day Equipment Company does not
meet the specifications. The following is a comparison of the two bids:
City of Kalispell Specifications
Weight 15,000 lbs.
Horsepower 70
250 cubic inch displacement
4 cylinder
Turbo -charged
Tires 21 x 24 (10 ply)
Front axle load rating 9,000 lbs.
Loader bucker 1.25 yds.
Lift capacity 6,000 lbs.
Backhoe lift capacity 4,500 lbs.
Backhoe bucket digging force 10,000 lbs.
Backhoe digging depth 15' 6"
1985
John Deere
15,300 lbs.
70
276
4
yes
21 x 24 (10 ply)
10,500 lbs.
1.3 yds.
6,180 lbs.
5,000 lbs.
L0,200 lbs.
15' 6"
1963
Ford -
13,750 lbs.
62
201
3
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16.9 x 28 (8 ply)
8,967 lbs.
1.1 yds.
4,700 lbs.
3,900 lbs.
9,735 lbs.
15' 3"
In addition to Davies, Inc. (John Deere) meeting the specifications and Day
Equipment, Inc. (Ford) not meeting the specifications, I offer the following
comments:
1) The John Deere provides better operator visibility which should
improve the operating safety.
2) The John Deere comes standard with reversible street/dirt pads
which flip over in seconds for the proper application, whereas
the Ford requires a mechanical changeover, thus, extra trips
to the garage.
The cost for the John Deere is $45,350-less trade of $3,500, for a total of
$41,850. The cost for the Ford is $35,990 less trade of $3,200 for a total
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