Commission Agenda Item

MEETING DATE:  1/22/2018

SUBJECT:  2017 Ford F550 Bucket Truck w/Altec AT48M Telescopic Aerial Device

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

1) Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order to Altec Industries, Inc. in the amount of $160,478.84.

2) Authorize the City Manager to execute any necessary documents to proceed with the purchase of one (1) 2017 Ford F550 (Altec supplied Chassis) Bucket Truck for the Public Services Department, Electric Division

Summary

On September 25, 2017 the  City of Alachua FY 2017-2018 Budget was adopted by the City Commission.

The Public Service Department, Electric Division approved budget included the purchase of one (1) new bucket truck not to exceed $235,000.00.

A quote was received from Altec Industries, Inc. under the National Joint Power Alliance (NJPA) Contract # 393133-1 for a new 2017 Ford F550 Bucket Truck (including the Altec Model AT48M Articulating Telescopic Aerial Device and Altec supplied Chassis) with additional specified upgrades totaling $160,478.84.

The purchase of the new bucket truck will enhance the ability for the City to continue providing reliable and efficient service to the citizens of the City of Alachua.