This contract is for the procurement of one (1) mini excavator with mulching head attachment from Yancey Bros in the amount of $194,627. The mini excavator with mulching head attachment will be utilized by the Stormwater Department to clear and rejuvenate overgrown ditches across the City, effectively restoring many to a functional and manageable condition. In FY24, Stormwater is strategically downgrading seven of its F750 trucks to F550's to achieve significant cost savings in order to direct funds towards procuring the mini excavator with mulching head attachment as an essential addition to its fleet.

Since late September 2023, Stormwater has been consistently renting a Caterpillar mini excavator. This ongoing rental experience has highlighted the need for equipment of this size in its operation. The excavator, along with the mulching head attachment, has played a pivotal role in clearing and rejuvenating overgrown ditches across the City, effectively restoring many to a functional and manageable condition.

Per section 2-4154 of the City’s Purchasing Ordinance, the City may purchase goods or services through the use of a cooperative purchasing agreement. This will be procured using from Yancey Bros. contract # 011723-CAT for Heavy Construction Equipment, which expires 4/14/2027. Delivery: As requested. Terms: Net 30 days.

The vendor is: 

C.C. Caterpillar c/o Yancey Bros (Pooler, GA)^(D) $194,627

A pre-proposal meeting was not conducted as these goods are being procured through the use of a cooperative purchasing agreement. (D) Indicates non-local, non-DBE business.

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