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Jefferson County
Board of Commissioners
Agenda Request
To: Board of Commissioners
Philip Morley, County Administrator
From: Frank Gifford, Central Services Director
Agenda Date: August 18, 2014
Subject: Dump Trucks, Bid Opening
Statement of Issue:
Opening of bids at 10:45am for the supply of five -yard and ten -yard dump trucks as
needed from time to time over five years by the Department of Public Works.
Analysis /Strategic Goals /Pros £t Cons:
A request for bids for a five -year contract for large and mid -size dump trucks was
issued, and bids are due to be opened today.
Fiscal Impact /Cost Benefit Analysis:
Replacement of five- and ten -yard dump trucks is behind schedule, leading to
decreased operational efficiency and additional unscheduled and expensive repairs.
Lifecycle costs are higher than should accumulate with scheduled replacements.
Being behind schedule also means a backlog of purchases. Replacement of both types
of trucks, as well as their companion snowplows and spreaders, will begin as soon as
the contract is awarded and will be spread over the next five years.
Recommendation:
Direct the opening of bids at 10:45am and that Fleet Services evaluate bids and return
at a later date with a recommendation of award.
Department Contact:
Matt Stewart, Manager of Fleet Services, 344 -9713
Revi"d By:
P flip Morfey,--Eount 'nistrator
Date