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Waste Handler Dozer Purchase $1,200,000
Solid Waste Operations
Ryan Murphy (X2640)/Megan Robson (x2306)
Revised
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Authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund for the purchase of a CAT D8 Dozer; authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract for said purchase utilizing a collaborative purchasing agreement; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
This Ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $1,200,000 from the appropriated CIP fund for the purchase of a CAT D8 Waste Handler Dozer. A waste handler dozer has special components to handle the harsh environment associated with landfill operations. These components include a larger blade, specialized undercarriage, enhanced cooling system, extra guards, and cab filtration.
The division is requesting to purchase the dozer from Ohio CAT through a Sourcewell contract for this purchase. Use of collaborative purchase is authorized under Ordinance 265-08. Ohio CAT, out of Perrysburg, completes all repairs and preventative maintenance on heavy equipment at the landfill. They have proven capacity to provide these services timely to minimize equipment downtime and maintain operations. The purchase includes a standard warranty of 12 Month/unlimited hours on the full machine. Also included is an extended coverage for 60 Months/7500 Hours on the powertrain including engine, transmission and hydraulic system.
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NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That an amount not to exceed $1,200,000 is authorized for expenditure from the Capital Improvement Fund, Account Code 5040-24500-8CP2518LNDEQP for the purchase of a CAT D8 Waste Handler.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor is authorized to utilize a cooperative purchase agreement and enter into a contract for the purchase authorized in Section 1, upon terms and conditions acceptable to the Director of Law and the Director of Public Servic...
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