TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
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Approval of Purchase of One (1) New Caterpillar 930-14 Full Size End Loader from Altorpher Industries Inc. in the Amount of $240,342.12
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BACKGROUND:
The purchase of a new full size end loader for the Department of Public Utilities was included as part of the approved 2025 budget. The existing piece of equipment that is utilized for this purpose is nearing the end of its usable life and has proven to be slightly undersized. Fleet Services has a desire to continue with the standardization of equipment in order to recognize cost savings on replacement parts, spare tires, and maintenance. The purchase of a Caterpillar brand loader will continue this practice as the City currently owns several other Caterpillar loaders. There is currently a suitable unit available for immediate purchase from dealer stock.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
Altorpher Industries Inc. is a long-standing vendor to the City of Joliet and is the territory supplier for this type of Caterpillar product (930-14 End Loader). Sourcewell pricing will be utilized to secure pricing as shown below:
* $240,342.12 - Sourcewell Pricing ($64,657.88 savings via Sourcewell)
* $305,000.00 - Standard Governmental (USA) Pricing
* $361,952.00 - Sale (List) Pricing
Section 2-438 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances states that purchases whose estimated cost is in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be awarded without written specifications or bidding under certain circumstances. One (1) of these circumstances applies:
(f) Purchases when authorized by a concurring vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the Mayor and City Council.
Sufficient funding exists in the Water & Sewer Capital Improvements Fund (Org 50180020, Object 557500, $240,342.12) for this purchase.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based upon the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Cou...
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