Title/Name/Summary
Trailer and Scissor Lifts Purchase
History
One of the Village’s existing scissor lifts has reached the end of its service life. Scissor lift #4490 (Genie DPLA35S) was purchased in 2003, and repairs to the unit have become increasingly expensive, including a pending battery replacement. The Public Works Department utilizes this scissor lift at the Franklin Loebe Center for various facility maintenance and repair projects.
The Natural Resources and Facilities Division maintains the Police Department building. Tasks such as lighting replacement, repairs, and HVAC maintenance require a manlift. Having a dedicated facility manlift would ensure the repairs and maintenance are completed in a safe and timely manner.
In 2025, Public Works purchased a Triple L 1014 drop deck trailer for easier and safer loading of large equipment. These trailers feature a design that lowers the deck completely to the ground with no incline. The trailer has a 10,000 lb capacity, which is sufficient to transport all the medium-sized equipment. After a year of use, Public Works staff have made a recommendation for the purchase of an additional drop deck trailer to replace unit TL4116, a 1998 trailer that is equipped with loading ramps.
Funding was allocated for two (2) Genie man lifts and one (1) Triple L 1016 drop deck trailer in the 2026 budget. As such, a proposal was requested for a Genie GR-20 vertical mast lift and Genie GS-1932M scissor lift from Alta Equipment Company Industries, as well as a proposal from Knapheide Truck Equipment Center for a Triple L 1016 drop deck trailer.
Staff is requesting approval to utilize Sourcewell Cooperative contract (Sourcewell #020923-TER) for the purchase and delivery of one (1) Genie GR-20 vertical mast lift and one (1) Genie GS-1932M scissor lift from Alta Equipment Company of Orland Park, IL, for an amount not to exceed $32,760.42.
Staff is also requesting the approval to purchase a Triple L 1016 drop deck trailer from K...
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