ITEM TITLE:
Approval to purchase a Caterpillar 966M Loader with snow blade from NC Machinery, plus chains and radio, in the amount of $347,672.35
SUBMITTED BY: Rob Comstock, Public Works Director
FISCAL NOTES:
Expenditure Required: $347,672.35
Unencumbered Balance: $350,000.00
Funding Source: 350-0400-58000
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve purchase of a Caterpillar 966M Loader with snow blade from NC Machinery, plus chains and radio, in the Amount of $347,672.35
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Caterpillar 966M Loader is in the 2019 Street Department Budget. The loader will be purchased through the State of Alaska procurement contract and is being purchased in accordance with the 10-year major equipment replacement schedule.
The use of the State of Alaska procurement contract for the purchase of the loader will save the City 100K.
The new loader will replace a 2008 966H Loader with 5116 hours. The 2008 loader will be sold at surplus.
Equipment and Vendor: Amount:
CAT 966M - NC Machinery (freight incl.) $340,044.51
Pewag Chains - Glacier Chain $6427.84
Radio - Arcticom $700.00
Freight (chains and radio) $500.00
Total cost with accessories $347,672.35