Posted: November 08, 2024
Rapid City
Agenda Item Summary

Agenda Item Ref. #: PW111224-05

Agenda Item Title:

Authorize Staff To Purchase One (1) New 40-15AWD Motor Grader, Including A Premier Protection Plan, From Butler Machinery, Using Sourcewell Contract #011723-CAT In The Amount Of $371,256.68 For Street Maintenance.

Origination Group:
Public Works Committee
Origination Meeting Date:
11/12/2024
City Council Hearing Date:
11/18/2024
Staff Contact:
Jesse Rieb
Agenda Item Summary:
The purchase of a new Caterpillar 140-15AWD motor grader is essential to ensure the continued efficiency and effectiveness of our street maintenance operations. While utilizing Sourcewell Contract #011723-CAT, the City ensures it received the best value for this investment, leveraging competitive pricing while purchasing local with Butler Machinery. The previous asset, S030, has been surplused and sold as it exceed its useful life, necessitating the acquisition of this new motor grader. This new equipment will support the Divisions of Street Maintenance, including Street Maintenance, Street Cleaning and Snow Removal, in maintaining high-quality road maintenance and safety standards, ensuring that our streets remain in optimal condition for public use. Additionally, the inclusion of a Premier Protection Plan will help minimize future maintenance costs and downtime, providing long-term value and reliability.

Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):

Funding Cost Center
General Fund Streets
Is Funding Budgeted?:
Budgeted

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