Title
2017 Replacement Trailer for Building Maintenance Division - Purchase
History
The 2017 budget has a board approved line item for the purchase of a replacement trailer for the Building Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department. This type of trailer provided the payload deck to be lowered to ground level, allowing for a low approach angle for the hauling of low ground clearance equipment. The current 1997 model year trailer is at the end of its useful life. Additionally, the existing trailer was limited having only a 2000 lb. load capacity and was not capable of hauling the heavier single man personnel lift the Village owns.
Staff researched various replacement options, solicited and received proposals from; Stevenson Crane Service, Inc. of Bolingbrook, IL, for $7,350.00; National Lift Truck, Inc. of Franklin Park, IL, for $12,122.00; and Kemco Manufacturing of Bremen, Indiana for $6,894.21.
Staff recommends Model U-12 No Ramp Trailer made by Kemco Manufacturing of Bremen, Indiana, that has a 4500 lb. payload capacity (quote attached). The manufacturer of this trailer will sell directly to municipalities for an amount of $6,894.21. The trailer will be ready to pick up at the vendors location 4 weeks after receipt of order.
On August 7, 2017, this item was reviewed by the Public Works Committee and recommended for approval and referred to the Village Board of Trustees for consideration.
Financial Impact
Funds are available in account number 010-5006-470200 for this purchase.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve accepting the quote from Kemco Manufacturing of Bremen, Indiana, for the purchase of one (1) 2017 No Ramp Trailer model U-12 with options, in an amount not to exceed $6,894.21.