I. RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends award of request for bids to Bobcat of Fresno for the purchase of a Bobcat E26 excavator in the amount of $47,457.23.
II. BACKGROUND:
Public Works owns and operates two back hoe and one box scrapper heavy equipment. These pieces of equipment do much of the work on the roads and at both treatment plants. They are ideal for large excavation projects like water main line repairs. However, when it comes to work in alleys, residential roadways or any small lots they become difficult and cumbersome to maneuver and efficiently use in smaller spaces.
III. DISCUSSION:
A mini excavator is an ideal piece of equipment for working in small areas. Easy to move and operate in alleys while digging smaller trenches for gas lines or water services. The mini excavator also requires less of the roadway to be blocked off while doing repairs to the curb and gutter or sidewalks. This will reduce traffic delays at construction sites. The attachments are ideal for utility work as well. Included is a 12” compaction wheel that can be attached to the excavator to provide compaction of the smaller width trenches.
A request for bids was sent to local equipment sales. One bid was received from the nine suppliers contacted. Bobcat of Fresno provided a bid of $47,457.23.
IV. ALTERNATIVES:
Reject the bid. Staff can request bids at a later date but lower bid prices are not anticipated as this is the expected price for this equipment and accessories.
V. FISCAL IMPACT:
The excavator is a budgeted item and will be purchased using only Enterprise funds. There will be no impact to the General Fund.
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