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Report regarding a resolution authorizing the City Manager or their designee to Execute an Agreement with U-Rock Utility Equipment LLC for the purchase of one Freightliner 114SD Crane Truck in an Amount Not to Exceed $488,274.93. (Alex Henry, Deputy Director of Public Works)
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RECOMMENDATION
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It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or their designee to execute an agreement with U-Rock Utility Equipment LLC for the purchase of one (1) Freightliner 114SD Crane Truck in an amount not to exceed $488,274.93, in a form approved by the City Attorney, and authorize the City Manager or their designee to execute any documents, amendments, or administrative actions necessary to implement the agreement, consistent with the approved budget and applicable purchasing authority.
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Public Works Department continually evaluates its operational needs to ensure City facilities, equipment, technology, and services remain safe, reliable, and capable of supporting the delivery of high-quality municipal services. As part of these ongoing efforts, staff identified the need to procure a crane truck to support the replacement and installation of streetlight poles, traffic signal poles and equipment, and citywide perimeter lighting.
The crane truck is essential to maintaining the safety of City personnel while performing this work and will provide staff with the equipment necessary to safely and efficiently conduct installation, replacement, and maintenance activities throughout the City. The purchase supports the City's commitment to providing safe, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective municipal services.
Unlike a standard utility truck, the proposed crane truck is equipped to lift, position, and transport heavy poles and equipment used in Public Works operations. Its specialized crane equipment will allow staff to safely handle large infrastructure components during installati...
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