Title
Emergency Dump Truck Engine Replacement - Board Approval
History
During the snow event of December 19, 2008, Truck #5255 (1989 Ford LNT8000 Tandem Axle Dump Truck) equipped with a plow and V-Box type salt spreader lost engine power and was towed to the Public Works Maintenance Garage. The truck was diagnosed as a probable engine failure. The truck was towed to Freeway Ford-Sterling Truck Sales Inc. of Lyons, Illinois, for further diagnosis. Freeway Ford has confirmed that the engine will need to be replaced. Truck #5255 has 65,600 miles and 5,100 hours on the engine.
The replacement cost for the engine is estimated to be $13,500. Freeway Ford will perform the replacement and the engine will be a complete remanufactured unit with a one-year unlimited mileage warranty.
Since there is no replacement for this vehicle, Freeway Ford was directed to begin repairs immediately at a cost not to exceed $15,000. Public Works expects the repairs to be completed by January 16, 2009.
On January 12, 2009, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Works and Engineering Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
Financial Impact
A budget adjustment to Account #010-5006-431.43-40 in an amount not to exceed $15,000 will be necessary.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve a budget adjustment for an emergency replacement engine for Truck #5255;
And
Approve payment to Freeway Ford-Sterling Truck Sales Inc. of Lyons, Illinois, for the installation of an emergency replacement engine in Truck #5255 a total cost not to exceed $15,000.