AGENDA MEMO

 

City Council

September 7, 2010

 

ISSUE STATEMENT

 

A resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) new Portable Air Compressor from McAllister Equipment Company in the amount of $11,995.00.

 

RESOLUTION

 

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

 

The proposed portable air compressor would be replacing a 1986 air compressor. The air compressor would be utilized for operating power hand tools for storm sewer and street related repairs.

 

Below please find a summary of the three quotes received for the purchase of the Portable Air Compressor.

 

VENDOR

MODEL DESCRIPTION

PRICE QUOTED

McAllister Equipment Co.

Ingersoll Rand Portable Air Compressor

$11,995.00

MacDonald Machinery Co

Ingersoll Rand Portable Air Compressor

$12,749.00

Volvo Construction Equip

Ingersoll Rand Portable Air Compressor

$13,225.00

 

The current budget included funds for the proposed equipment and would be expensed from the following line account:

 

ACCOUNT NUMBER

ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION

FY 10/11 BUDGET

PROPOSED EXPENDITURE

PROPOSED BALANCE

01-30-4815

Portable Air Compressor

$12,500.00

 $    11,995.00

 $  505.00

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

 

The Municipal Services Committee recommends approval of the resolution authorizing the purchase one (1) new Portable Air Compressor from McAllister Equipment Company in the amount of $11,995.00.

 

ALTERNATE DECISION

 

As recommended by the Committee.

 

DECISION MODE

 

This item will be placed on the September 7, 2010 City Council agenda for formal consideration.