HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - March 19, 2008 E-05AGENDA ITEM 9
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CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Approve Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for Bids for a 55,
Material Handling BucketTruck (Replacement) and Appropriate Funds
($190,000) (EUD)
MEETING DATE: March 19,2008
PREPARED B Y Electric Utility Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve Specifications and Advertise for Bids for a 55' Material
Handling Bucket Truck (Replacement) and appropriate funds.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The requested 5 5 material handling bucket truck will be a
replacementfor an aged bucket truck (#09002) which was sold at
auction in October 2007 for $9,100.
A significant portion of the Department's distribution and sub -transmission system is composed of
overhead power lines. Construction, maintenance and inspection of overhead lines are performed most
efficiently, rapidly and safely from bucket trucks. The demand on the existing bucket truck, which is
shared by two crews, has been significant. As a result, this specialized piece of equipment is only
available for some jobs, resulting in inefficient utilization of staff and delays in completing work. This
situation is compounded during times when the existing bucket truck is unavailabledue to break downs
and/or required maintenance.
Based on EUD's presentlfuture workload and the importance of having this type of equipment available
at all times for construction projects and service restoration work, it is recommended that the bucket truck
be purchased.
FISCAL IMPACT: Having two bucket trucks will increase efficiency by allowing two crews to perform
aerial work simultaneously.
FUNDING: Estimated Price is $190,000. Unencumbered bond proceeds (Electric Utility
DepajtM0*1 9 99 Certificate of Particip^n Series A)
George F. Morrow
Electric Utility Director
Prepared By: Barry Fisher, Construction/Maintenance Supervisor
GFM/BFRst
APPROVED:
Blair Ci#y Manager