Submitted By
Rob Sproule, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One 2025 Falcon 8-Ton Hot Patch Truck from Falcon Road Maintenance Equipment, LLC. of Freeland, Michigan through the NASPO ValuePoint Joint Purchasing Program in an Amount not to Exceed $267,524.00 and Waiving the Village's Bid Process for the Purchase
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Overview
Overview
The Fiscal Year 2024 Fleet Replacement Fund includes the replacement of one 2002 AZKO Hot Patch truck to be replaced with one 2025 Falcon 8-Ton Hot Patch Truck. This purchase will be made through the NASPO ValuePoint Joint Purchasing Program, an opportunity for governments to leverage and pool resources for better pricing.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
This equipment is utilized for large street repair resurfacing, as well as pothole patching. The replacement vehicle is capable of recycling leftover asphalt, chunks and millings, and has been independently certified to have 92% fuel efficiency. The current truck requires large, heavy propane tanks to be changed out for heating of asphalt. The replacement truck heats with kerosene or biodiesel, saving time refueling, and has a dump option, broadening the abilities of the crew.
Each year, the Village allocates funds for the annual replacement of vehicles. The Public Works Department manages the budget for vehicles that will replace those units having reached the end of their service life under the fleet replacement program.
The intent of the fleet replacement program is to replace vehicles and equipment using the established criteria for replacement of vehicles/equipment, including the age of vehicle/year purchased, mileage or hours, type of use (full-time, seasonal, emergency, non-emergency, etc.), consequences of downtime, maintenance history & costs, drivers' evaluations, trade-in or resale values and indispensability of vehic...
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