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Recommendation to Authorize the Purchase of One Compact Wheel Loader from Petersen CAT in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $98,257. (Public Works 60141581)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Adam W. Politzer, Interim City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Alameda Recreation and Parks Department (ARPD) maintains landscaping at over 30 parks, which requires the handing and transporting of bulk materials such as soil, mulch, compost and gravel. A compact wheel loader is specifically designed for these tasks and can also assist with installing and relocating larger site amenities such as concrete benches. ARPD does not currently own this type of equipment.
Staff recommends purchase of a compact wheel loader using available Cal Recycle Senate Bill 1383 grant funding, as the equipment will support compost transport application at park facilities.
Petersen CAT holds Sourcewell Contract 011723-CAT. Sourcewell is a cooperative purchasing agency in which the City of Alameda (City) participates. Staff recommends City Council approve the purchase of one Caterpillar Compact Wheel Loader from Petersen CAT in an amount not-to-exceed $98,257.
BACKGROUND
ARPD is responsible for maintaining landscaping across more than 30 parks, which requires the movement and application of bulk materials such as soil, mulch, compost and gravel. A compact wheel loader is designed to efficiently perform these functions and can also support the installation and relocation of larger site amenities.
The Public Works Fleet Services is responsible for the procurement and maintenance of motorized equipment used for landscaping. In accordance with City Administrative Instruction Number 5 (Purchasing Policy"), vehicle and equipment purchases may be made through cooperative purchasing agreements. City Council approval is required for purchases exceeding $75,000 from a single vendor in a given fiscal year.
DISCUSSION
ARPD currently relies on smaller, shared or rented equ...
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