CR 96-177 Self Powered Rotary Snow Blower•
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October 31, 1996
Proposed Action.
Overview.
Analysis of Issues
BID AWARD
SELF - POWERED ROTARY SNOW BLOWER
Council Report: 96 -177
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: "Award the bid for
a Self- Powered Rotary Snow Blower to MacQueen Equipment for a Klaver
SnoGo model WK800 at a net cost of $53,102."
Bid opening for a new Self- Powered Rotary Snow Blower was held at
Hopkins City Hall on October 30, 1996. The following bids were
received:
BIDDER TOTAL TRADE NET COST
MacQueen Equipment 58,102 5,000 53,102
Aspen Equipment 65,560 5,000 60,560
Scharber & Sons No Bid
The city currently utilizes a 1968 Root single stage snow blower for
its snow removal program. The snow blower is used by the Public Works
for loading snow from downtown and surrounding area. It is also used
for piling snow at the snow dump sites.
Staff recommendation for the Klaver SnoGo from MacQueen Equipment is
based on compliance with specifications, lowest cost, and overall best
interest of the city.
o Is the award to MacQueen Equipment for the Model WK800 Klaver
Snow Blower in the best interest of the city?
Staff recommendation for the Klaver SnoGo from MacQueen Equipment
is based on compliance with specifications, lowest cost, and
overall best interest of the city.
o Is the bid within the budgeted amount?
The city budgeted $62,000 in the 1996 Equipment Replacement
Budget for the snow blower. The bid with trade from MacQueen
Equipment for $53,102 is within the budget amount.
Norbert Kerber, Equipment Services Superintendent