Posted: October 25, 2024
Rapid City
Agenda Item Summary

Agenda Item Ref. #: PW102924-07

Agenda Item Title:

Authorize Staff To Purchase One (1) New Tandem Axle Cab Chassis From Floyd's Truck Center, Price Matching From Minnesota State Contract T-647 Contract #242594, In The Amount Of $148,995.00 For Streets Division

Origination Group:
Public Works Committee
City Council First Reading Date:
11/04/2024
Agenda Item Summary:
The City is buying a new Freightliner 114SD cab chassis, which will also get a stainless-steel dump body, plow, wing, tarp, and system controls. This truck will help the Street Maintenance Division with tasks like street repairs, snow removal, and cleaning. Buying a chassis seperate from the body makes the truck more versatile, because we can swap different bodies onto the chassis so that it can be used as both a sander truck and a dump truck. Floyd's Truck Center, a local vendor, is matching the Minnesota state contract price to offer the best deal. This purchase supports local business while keeping costs competitive. With this new equipment, the City will be able to maintain and improve street conditions, especially for snow removal in winter, making streets safer and cleaner for residents. With recent updates to plow routes reflecting the City's growth over the past few years, we need an additional truck to ensure timely and efficient snow removal. Adding this truck will help us keep roads clear and safe during winter storms, enhancing our ability to serve the community and respond to changing needs effectively.

Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):

Funding Cost Center
General Fund Street Maintenance
Is Funding Budgeted?:
Budgeted

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