CR 98-25 Dump Body, Plow, Sanding Equipment For Tandem Dump TruckFebruary 17, 1998
Proposed Action:
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: "Award the bid for 13' 6" dump body. hoist,
hydraulics. snowplow. underbody plow and sander to J. Craft Equipment ".
Overview.
The City of Hopkins solicited quotes for the body and snow equipment from J. Craft Inc. J. Craft Inc.
was awarded the state and county bid to supply bodies and snow plow equipment to their various
divisions. The city is able to purchase equipment off the same contract as part of our cooperative
purchasing agreement with the county.
Primary Issues to consider
• Is the award to J. Craft Inc. for the dump body and snow equipment in the best interest of the city?
• Is the bid within the budgeted amount?
Supporting Information
• Detailed background
• Analysis of issues
Norbert Kerber
Building/Equipment Services Superintendent
DUMP BODY AND PLOW AND SANDING EQUIPMENT
FOR TANDEM DUMP TRUCK
Council Report No: 98 -025
Council Report No. 98 -025
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Detailed Background
The city currently utilized three tandem dump trucks and two single axle dump trucks in the Street
division. The dump trucks are used for snow plowing and sanding, and hauling of various materials
such as snow, dirt, asphalt, leaves and street sweepings.
Analysis of Issues
• Is the Award to J. Craft Inc. for the dump body and snow equipment in the best interest of the city?
Public Works staff has reviewed the MnDOT specifications and bid amounts and feels that by
tagging on to the state and county bid the city will be receiving the best value for our money.
• Is the bid within the budgeted amount?
The city budgeted 83,000 in the 1998 Equipment Replacement Plan for the purchase of a new
tandem axle truck with plow equipment. The cost of the cab and chassis was 54,770 (council report
98 -16). The cost for the box and plow equipment is 31,937. The total cost for the complete unit is
86,707. The added cost was for the cab and chassis as covered in council report 98 -16. The amount
for the box and plow equipment is within staff estimates.