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Purchase of Peterbilt 548 Dump Truck and Transfer of Funds - Authorize the City Manager to award a purchase order to E.M. Tharp of Porterville, CA for the purchase of a Peterbilt 548 Dump Truck through the Sourcewell Cooperative contract in the amount of $234,570.
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Deadline for Action: 7/15/2024
Submitting Department: Public Works
Contact Name and Phone Number: Danny Galindo, Public Works Manager, danny.galindo@visalia.city, 713-4186; Nick Bartsch, Public Works Director, nick.bartsch@visalia.city, 713-4052
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to award a purchase order to E.M. Tharp Inc. of Porterville, CA for the purchase and delivery of a Peterbilt 548 dump truck in the amount of $234,570.
Background Discussion:
In accordance with the replacement schedule set by the City's Capital Improvement Program, the Streets Division within the Public Works Department is seeking the authorization to replace a 2008 Kenworth transfer truck (Unit 314930) that was included in the FY20/21 Budget. This truck was budgeted along with another previously replaced truck (unit #314925) for a total of $444,800.00. The remaining budget in this Capital Improvement Project (CIP) is $230,571.40. In review of the Street Maintenance Division's vehicle and equipment fleet, with the desire and intent to "right-size" vehicles as they are replaced, it has been determined that a more versatile vehicle for the intended application is a standard dump truck, rather than the existing transfer truck and trailer. Peterbilt has a 548 chassis available and has provided a Sourcewell quote with an appropriate body/bed to meet the needs and application of the Streets Division. Currently, city-wide, the City has 63 Peterbilt vehicles in its fleet. By using the same truck and body manufacturers available through a local dealer, the City can minimize its maintenance and repair costs.
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