Title/Name/Summary
Class Eight (8) Kenworth T480 Tandem Axle Chassis and Plow/Dump Body - Contract Change Order
History
On August 7, 2023, the Board approved the purchase of one (1) Kenworth T480 tandem axle chassis truck, up-fitted with Henderson dump body and snow and ice package, including a wing plow.
During the pre-build meeting, it was determined that the originally specified wing plow setup would not meet the Village’s current needs, as it had a static pivot front mount that does not adjust height. The truck that is being replaced is equipped with a “benching plow,” allowing it to be raised above the curb to displace the top portion of snow that has piled up along the road to make room for additional snow.
It was determined that the new wing plow did not need the overall height of the one it is replacing but it does require at least twelve (12) inches of adjustability in order to clear the Village’s curbs. In order to achieve the required height adjustment and have a plow hitch that can easily be removed, so the truck can be used to haul in the non-snow and ice seasons, an eighteen (18) inch, adjustable mast has been specified.
Removing the wing plow from the original contract decreases the contract amount by $19,717.00, and adding the desired wing plow at a cost of $24,096.00, results in a net increase of $4,379.00.
Financial Impact
Funding for the remainder of this contract is available in account 3008040-570200.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the Contract Change Order for additional funds for the purchase and installation of an adjustable wing plow in the amount of $4,379.00 for a new not-to-exceed contract total of $366,841.00;
AND
Extend the delivery date to December 31, 2024;
AND
Authorize the Village Manager to execute said change order, subject to Village attorney review.