Title/Name/Summary
Purchase and Installation of Weather Guard Work Van Equipment
History
The Village took delivery of four (4) Ford Transit vans to replace older vans in the fleet. These vans did not come with any internal shelving units or cabinets for equipment and material storage.
Vehicles and Equipment collaborated with the staff from the divisions that would be utilizing the work vans to create an interior service package standard. This standard ensures versatility.
Natural Resources and Facilities staff require retractable roof ladder racks, but do not require right-of-way emergency lighting. The Utilities division does not require a ladder rack,but requires right-of-way emergency lighting.
Weather Guard was chosen for its available options as well as its superior adjustability. The shelving units are two (2) inches deeper than other manufacturers. Also, their white finish helps with interior lighting.
Weather Guard products can be purchased through many different dealers, but the dealers do not offer installation. U.S. Upfitters, located in Lombard, Illinois, is a Weather Guard dealer and installer.
Staff would like to proceed with the purchase and installation of three (3) Weather Guard interior service packages and roof mounted ladder racks, and one (1) Weather Guard interior service package and emergency right-of-way lighting package from U.S. Upfitters/Inlad of Lombard, Illinois.
Financial Impact
Funds in the amount of $35,438.22 are allocated in account 3008040-570200 for the Natural Resources and Facilities van’s equipment purchase and installation, and funds in the amount of $9,217.01 are allocated in account 5008100-570200 for the Utilities van equipment purchase and installation.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to waive bidding and approve the proposals from U.S. Upfitters/Inlad of Lombard, Illinois for the purchase and installation of three (3) Weather Guard interior service packages and roof mounted ladder racks for the amount of ...
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