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A Resolution Of The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, Authorizing The Appropriate City Officials To Issue The Attached Purchase Order Agreement Between Nortrax, Inc. And The City Of Hollywood For The Purchase Of One (1) 2016 John Deere Model 410L Backhoe Loader In An Amount Not To Exceed $79,422.00.
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the Attached Resolution.
Explanation:
The Fleet Management Division of the Public Works Department requires the purchase of one (1) 2016 John Deere Model 410L Backhoe Loader to be utilized in the Department of Public Utilities Underground Utilities Division to replace a vehicle that has either reached or surpassed its life expectancy by age, mileage and wear, and can no longer perform at the required operational levels. This purchase was evaluated for the use of alternative fuels, however alternative fuels are not available.
The existing in service vehicle, a 2000 Case Model 590L Backhoe Loader, has reached and surpassed its life expectancy due to age and mechanical wear and can no longer perform at its required operational levels.
The City will receive a trade in value of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00) from Nortrax, Inc. towards the purchase of the new vehicle unit.
This unit will be utilized by the City's Underground Utilities Division in the operation of underground maintenance and repairs.
The City's experience and work history with the John Deere backhoe loader vehicles has proven that the John Deere 410L Backhoe Loader will meet the operational needs and requirements of the Underground Utilities Division.
The Florida Sheriff's Association competitively bid this vehicle in Bid Number 15-13-0904, for their own use and use by governmental entities within the State.
Nortrax, Inc. of West Palm Beach, Florida was the lowest responsible bidder for the southern zone of the State of Florida as awarded by the Florida Sheriff's Association.
The Southern Region's awarded...
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