ITEM TITLE:
Approval to Purchase a 2023 CAT 906 Compact Loader from NC Machinery, to Include Freight, in the Amount of $148,141.00
SUBMITTED BY: Joe Russell, Interim Public Works Director
FISCAL NOTES:
Expenditure Required: 148,141.00
Unencumbered Balance: 155,000.00
Funding Source: 350-0400-58000
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the purchase of a 2023 CAT 906 Compact Loader from NC Machinery, to include freight, in the amount of $148,141.00.
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
This 2023 CAT 906 Compact Loader will replace Building Maintenance 2016 CAT 906M Loader which has 4620 hours on it. This is a budgeted purchase in accordance with the 10 year Major Equipment schedule and is being purchased using a Sourcewell Government Contract, which falls within procurement code requirements.
Once the 2023 CAT 906 is delivered, the 2016 will be moved to “Hand down” (HD) status and replace the 2009 CAT 906H at Sewer/Water department 6310 hours, which in turn, will be auctioned as Surplus.
The 2023 CAT 906 Compact Loader will be given a 7 year life expectancy and will be used primarily for snow removal, but also is used at the landfill for clean-up and hauling dirt.