HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2015-68Suggested by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -68
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA AUTHORIZING
THE USE OF THE EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT FUND TO PURCHASE A WATER
TRUCK FOR THE STREET DEPARTMENT AND AWARDING A BID FOR ITS PURCHASE
TO AIRPORT EQUIPMENT RENTALS, INC.
WHEREAS, the Streets Department is in need of a water truck to support its road
maintenance activities; and,
WHEREAS, the purchase of a water truck was included in the fund's scheduled
additions for FY2016; and,
WHEREAS, the addition of the truck will enhance the department's sand removal and
road maintenance activities; and,
WHEREAS, the following bids were received on December 7, 2015;
Bidder
Water Truck
Airport Equipment Rentals, Inc.
$64,499
Construction Machinery Inc.
$65,000
WestMark Government Sales
$120,750
and,
WHEREAS, Airport Equipment Rentals, Inc. is the lowest responsive bidder and award
to Airport Equipment Rentals, Inc. would be in the best interest of the City; and,
WHEREAS, the recommendation from City Administration is to purchase the truck from
Airport Equipment Rentals, Inc. for the total cost of $64,499.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, the City is authorized to use the Equipment Replacement Fund to purchase a
water truck from Airport Equipment Rentals, Inc. for the cost of $64,499.
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210 Fidalgo Avenue, Kenai, Alaska 99611 -7794
Telephone: (907) 283 -7535, Ext. 236 / FAX: (907) 283 -3014
"Village with a Past, City with a Future"
MEMORANDUM
TO: Rick Koch, City Manager
FROM: Sean Wedemeyer, Public Works Director
DATE: December 9, 2015
SUBJECT: Resolution awarding the purchase of a water truck
The purchase of a water truck was included in the equipment replacement fund's
scheduled additions.
The following bids were opened on December 7, 2015.
Bidder
Water Truck
Airport Equipment Rentals, Inc.
$64,499
Construction Machinery Inc.
$65,000
WestMark Government Sales
$120,750
The 2005 Kenworth T300 truck with 4000 gallon water tank proposed by Airport
Equipment Rentals, Inc. meets or exceeds all of the minimum specifications included in
the bid. The truck has been inspected and test driven by the Streets and Shop
Foremen. I recommend purchasing this truck.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.