Recommend approval to purchase a tool loader from Flint Equipment Company in the amount of $152,325.54 from contract #032515-JDC on the Sourcewell purchasing cooperative, formerly known as NJPA, in which the City of Savannah is a member. This tool loader will replace Unit #6273 (2006 JCB 416 Tool Carrier).

Impacts of this action will be maintaining expected productivity for tasks assigned by senior staff for the Street Maintenance Unit.  This purchase will allow the unit to continue to respond to emergency spills, cleanup, and containment for other emergency situations both during regular working hours and after hour call-outs as well.  While the City continually tries to increase services to its residents, updating equipment is a necessary requirement to maintain the reliability the citizens of Savannah deserve and expect.  Equipment is required on a daily basis for routine operations which include lane grading and shoulder maintenance programs currently in place.

No DBE goal was established for this event due to the absence of subcontracting opportunity.

Approval