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 420-07 XE Backhoe from Altorpher Industries Inc. in the Amount of $170,006.00
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BACKGROUND:
The purchase of a new backhoe for the Department of Public Utilities was included as part of the approved 2025 budget. 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 backhoe will continue this practice as the City currently owns several other Caterpillar backhoes. 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 (420-07 XE backhoe and attachments). Sourcewell pricing will be utilized to secure pricing as shown below:
• $170,006.00 - Sourcewell Pricing ($34,994.00 savings via Sourcewell)
• $205,000.00 - Standard Governmental (USA) Pricing
• $224,475.00 - 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, $170,006.00) for this purchase.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based upon the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the purchase of one (1) new Caterpillar 420-07 XE Caterpillar Backhoe for $170,006.00, from Altorpher Industries Inc.
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