ITEM TITLE:
Approval to Purchase a 2018 Chevy 2500 Double Cab 4x4 Truck with a Reading Service Body, Including Accessories in the Amount of $49,955.84
SUBMITTED BY: Rob Comstock, Public Works Director
FISCAL NOTES:
Expenditure Required: $ 49,955.84
Unencumbered Balance: 50,000.00
Funding Source: 350-0400-58000
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval to purchase a 2018 Chevy 2500 Double Cab 4x4 Truck with a Reading Service Body, including studded tires and travel in the amount of $49,955.84
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
This truck will be purchased using the current State of Alaska Procurement Contract and will be assigned to the Buildings and Grounds Department. Included in the price is a full set of studded tires mounted on wheels to be purchased from GCR in Anchorage. This truck will be given a 12 year life expectancy.
This truck is in the 2018 Major Equipment Budget and is being replaced in accordance with the 10 year Major Equipment Replacement schedule. This vehicle will be replacing a 2006 Ford F250 truck with 80,577 miles on it.
Once delivery is taken on the new 2018 Chevy 2500 truck, the 2006 Ford F250 truck will be evaluated for condition and either sold as surplus or used as a replacement for a vehicle in worse condition.