Title
Tree Chipper - Proposal
History
The Public Works Department 2013 Fiscal Year Budget has a Board approved line item in the amount of $64,000 to purchase a tree chipper.
Both the Public Works Department and Parks Department have been operating a 15” capacity tree chipper since 2000. The tree removal and maintenance workloads have increased for both Departments since then especially due to the Village-wide EAB infestation. Owning a second chipper will improve our day to day tree operations as well as response time for storm damage clean up. Staff has recommended that we move to the next capacity size of 18” allowing for the disposal of all but the largest tree trunks. Over the years, we have had good performance from the Morbark brand chipper and the selling dealer has provided excellent support of the unit. Currently, the M18RX Morbark chipper is available through the GSA Contract Number GS-30F-0018N. Alexander Equipment Company Inc. of Lisle, Illinois, is the sole vendor for this brand of chipper and will sell the M18RX to the Village at the established GSA contract price of $54,258.73. Attached is the quote which is $9,741.27 under budget.
On February 18, 2013, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Works and Engineering Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
Financial Impact
The Street Division of Public Works has funds available in Account Number #010-5002-470300 for the purchase of an 18” tree chipper.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve accepting the proposal for the purchase of a new Morbark M18RX Tree Chipper with options from Alexander Equipment Inc. of Lisle, Illinois, in the amount not to exceed $54,258.73 as required through the established GSA pricing guidelines.