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<br />Council Agenda Item Cover <br /> <br />________________________________________________________________ <br />MEETING DATE: <br /> August 25, 2008 <br />AGENDA ITEM TITLE: <br /> Purchase of a Replacement Chipper <br />AGENDA SECTION: <br /> Consent <br />CAN THIS ITEM BE RESCHEDULED? : <br />No <br />BACKGROUND REVIEW: <br />The City solicited bids to replace a chipper used by <br />the Parks & Recreation Department to grind tree limbs, mulch and leaves. The <br />current chipper is 12 years old and has nearly 2,000 service hours. <br />The recommend replacement schedule, given use and age is 7 years. The <br />replacement schedule was extended for five (5) additional years to help save <br />funds; however, it now requires replacement due to normal wear and tear and <br />age. Funds have been set aside on an annual basis in the Fleet fund for the <br />replacement of this equipment. <br />BID RESULTS: <br />Vendor Amount <br />Luby Equipment $55,156.00 <br />K&K Supply $61,255.91 <br />The Fleet Maintenance Division has worked with Luby previously. Luby delivers <br />quality products on schedule. <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />Staff recommends awarding the bid to Luby Equipment <br />for a chipper at $55,156. <br /> <br />