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A Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Mohawk Six Mobile Column Lift System and Safety Stands from Mohawk Lifts LLC of Amsterdam, New York, through Contracts secured by the Sourcewell Joint Purchasing Program in an Amount not to Exceed $127,512.32
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Introduction
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The Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Building Improvements Fund provides for the purchase of a MOHAWK Six-Mobile Column Lift System and Safety Stands. The new mobile column lift system will be added to the existing layout, improving the efficiency of the Public Works Fleet Services Division. This purchase will be made through the Sourcewell Joint Purchasing Program, an opportunity for governments to leverage and pool resources for better pricing.
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Recommended Action
Adopt the Resolution.
Prior Board Action
The Village Board approved funding the project as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Improvement Budget on December 9, 2025 (ORD-25-220).
Background
Each year, the Village allocates funds for Capital Improvements. The Public Works Department manages the budget for Capital Improvements, including Building Improvements. Several Divisions have equipment and vehicles that have increased in size and weight as newer models are purchased. The Fleet Services division is equipped with only one 18-year-old lift capable of lifting the heaviest equipment.
The intent of the addition of the MOHAWK Six-Column Lift System is to enable the Fleet Division to operate more efficiently and safely in maintaining the Village Fleet, in addition to being a backup to the existing in-ground heavy-duty truck lift.
Fleet Services' layout has an open, large vehicle bay that would be better utilized with the ability to lift vehicles. The column lifts can be repositioned to work on vehicles in multiple locations. It would be possible to transport the mobile lifts to the Firehouses if the need arose.
Timing Considerations
Adoption at this time will allow for the delivery of items o...
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