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Brentwood City Commission Agenda

Meeting Date:	07/25/2022
Approval to purchase compact track loader for Water Services Dept.
Submitted by:	Chris Milton, Water & Sewer
Department:	Water & Sewer

Information

Subject

Approval to purchase compact track loader for Water Services Dept.

Background

The Water Services Department capital equipment budget approved for FY2023 includes the purchase of a compact track loader, sometimes referred to as a skid steer. The compact track loader is replacing a 2007 model that has reached the end of its useful life. The compact loader is proposed to be used primarily by maintenance crews in repairing water and sewer lines in confined areas (see attached photo of a typical unit).

Thompson Machinery, which represents Caterpillar brand equipment, is a provider of excavation equipment awarded a low-bid contract by the State of Tennessee with pricing and provisions specified in the contract for purchase of all goods and services made available to all local governmental agencies. Accordingly, the Water Services Department has received pricing of $81,704.48 via Tennessee Statewide Contract 225 (#072878) for a Caterpillar, model 289D3 compact track loader (skid steer) machine which meets our operational requirements. This compares favorably to a market price of approximately $91,000. Staff is recommending approval to purchase the Caterpillar machine in the amount not to exceed $81,704.48. The purchase will be funded from the department’s capital equipment fund and is within the budgeted amount for FY2023. If you have any questions, please contact Chris Milton.

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends approval of this purchase from Thompson Machinery.

Fiscal Impact

Amount :	$81,704.48
Source of Funds:	Water & Sewer Fund
Account Number:	412-16430

Fiscal Impact:

Attachments
Thompson Machinery Proposal
TN State Contract #SWC225
Equipment Photo