The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - February 1, 1995 (57)CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION cgtreuAP AGENDA TITLE: Rejection of All Bids for Two Utility Vehicles for the Parks and Recreation Department, and Authorization for Readvertisement of Bids MEETING DATE: February 1, 1995 PREPARED BY: Parks and Recreation Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Council to reject all bids and approve new specifications. Readvertisement of bids for the purchase of two light utility vehicles. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: We have received bids from three different manufacturers for the purchase of (2) light utility vehicles. These bids allowed each manufacturer to present a bid based on their standard specification with the provision that the vehicle be equipped to travel on turf. There were two bids from Cushman. The first bid did not meet specifications. The second Cushman bid was a low responsible bid. We allowed Cushman to bid based on their specifications. However, we recently had an injury accident where one of our cushman vehicles was struck by an automobile. We have since reviewed the specifications of the various vehicles in regard to safety. I have attached a copy of the Park Mechanic's analysis and recommendations. Because there are now light utility vehicles available that are better built and safer to drive I am submitting the specifications that we need to take advantage of these new alternatives. We will now advertise using these new specifications and various manufacturers can bid based on a common set of specifications. FUNDING: $13,000 approved in the 194/5 budget. Requesting that Council approve an additional $13,900 to replace vehicle damag6d iaccident. t Ron Williamson Parks and Recreation Director RW/jo Prepared by Scott Essin, Parks Superintendent C:CO201959 com + APPROVED: I �ifi�i Vl %J THOMAS A. PETERSON recycled paper City Manager cc -1 UTILITY VEHICLES BIDS 1. west Star a. Toro workman Model 3200 (as specified) $30,773.40 $15,386.70 b. Alternate bids 1. Toro workman Model 3100 (not recommended) 22 HP air cooled engine $28,286.53 $14,143.27 2. Toro workman Model 3300 21 HP diesel engine $33,538.27 $16,769.14 3. Cushman Model 530 (as specified) $23,112.38 $11,556.19 4. Cushman Model 630 27 HP liquid cooled engine $26,409.53 $13,204.77 5. Cushman Model 633 22 HP diesel engine $29,329.55 $14,664.78 2. J&M Equipment a. Cushman Model 746 Haulster (not recommended) $17,533.08 $ 8,766.54 3. H.V. Carter a. Mitsubishi SH 27T (as specified) $24,351.50 $12,175.75 b. Alternate bid 1. Jacobson SV3422 $29,331.=71 (2) $14,665.86 (1) MITSUBISHI SH 27T $12,175.75 (1) JACOBSON SV3422 $14,665.86 (1) TOTAL............ ........................... $26,841.61 .w FROM:CITY OF LODI PURCHASW T0: 2093336153 Jr 24, 1995 8:39AM 4626 P.02 SPECIFICATIONS FOUR WHEEL LIGHT TURF UTILITY VEHICLE Full cab with full doors w/ roll down windows, inner door panels, safety glass on sides, front and rear windows. Heater; defroster, Headlights, brake lights and turn signals. High roof. Galvanized -both sides of cargo floor. Four cross members an frame and door reinforcements. Side gate supports. Power Engine: 4 cycle, water-cooled, 30 h.p. inline 3 cylinder with balance shaft. Tire20x8.0-10 Turf. Br yetem Hydraulic with brake booster. Front 7.5 inch drum. Rear 7.5 inch drum. Master cylinder .81 inches Brakes on all 4 wheels Parking brake To control rear wheela. Color white Spat capacity 2 person overall l.eLIgth 127.2 in. overall width 59.8 in. Cargo bolo length 76.4 i n . Cargo box width 52.4 in. Cargo box height 11.8 in. curb weight 1588 lbs. Payload capacity 1500 lbs. at 15 mph Minimum t,,, p rning radius 12.1 ft. steering Rack & pinion Transnissi2n 3 -speed manual Accesopr es Hour Meter, Audible back-up warning, two speed windshield wiper, Parking brake indicator, 13rake fluid level sensor, side marker lights, Full floor mats. FROM:CITY OF LODI PURCHASING �1�Cirical Additional kaujnment Warranty, Books T0: 2093336153 JAN 241 1995 8:39RM #626 P.03 12 volt System. Full transistor ignition system. Cargo bed with Hydraulic dump and fold down sides with tailgate. Front bumper, Left and right outside mirrors, hazard warning flashers. Drive & passenger seat belts. Horn, Speedometer with odometer. 12 Month or 12,000 mile limited vehicle warranty. Parts manual & Vehicle Service manual (or equivalent) Safety Items Problems with the Cushman 1. The stability of the 3 wheels. A. has a tendency to tip over if the load is not even or shifts. 2. The braking system. A. brakes only on rear two wheels. B. a signal stage master cylinder. C. gas tank mounted on outside of frame. D. steering design a. steering fork is prom to break without any symptoms, the result a total loss of steering. 3. Protection of driver and passenger are little to none. A. There is no side protection B. There is no roll protection TURF VEHICLE SELECTION I am recommending the purchase of one Mitsubishi and one Jacobson workman. The Mitsubishi I feel is a good choice because, it is one of the safety units offered in the turf industry. It has a full cab with doors and an excellent braking system. The gas tank is positioned inside the main frame for added protection, and the four wheel design gives it the stability. The Jacobson workman.is the other unit I am recommending. It to is a four wheel configuration. I would like to see the City get away from the three wheel Cushmans used for years. In years passed, the only quality turf vehicle with a very tight turning radius, was the Cushman three wheel. This turning radius is necessary to do ball diamonds. With today's technology we have two safer choices. One made by Toro and the other made by Jacobson. Both of these units have addressed the safety problems that until recently we had to live with. Those being the roll over concerns and the brakes. After looking at both Toro and Jacobson I feel the Jacobson is a better unit and has some added safety features. The gas tank location i5 inside the frame, and the frame itself is_a great deal heavier. The driver and passenger seats are located more in the middle of the unit , unlike the Toro which the occupants are directly at the front of the vehicle. PRODUCT COMPARISON PRODUCT NAME TORO CUSHMAN MITSUBISHI JACOBSEN MADE IN U.S.A. U.S.A JAPAN U.S.A. COMPANY NAME TORO RANSONES MITSUBISHI TEXTRON COMPANY FROM MINNEAPOLIS MINNESOTA ENGLAND JAPAN RACINE WISCONSIN NUMBER OF WHEELS 4 3 4 4 LOAD CAPACITY 2600 LBS. 2500 LBS. 1676 LBS. 2800 LBS. DRIVER'S AREA OPEN OPEN CLOSED OPEN BRAKE SYSTEM POWER BRAKES NO NO YES NO DUEL MASTER CYL YES NO YES YES BRAKES ON WHEELS 4 2 4 YES BRAKE WARNING LIGHT NO NO YES NO BRAKE SIZE REAR 7 INCH DRUM 9 INCH DRUM 7.5 INCH DRUM 8.6 INCH DRUM BRAKES FRONT S INCH DRUM NONE 7.5 INCH DRUM 8 INCH DISK PARKING INDICATOR NO NO YES NO ENGINE 27 H.P. 22 H.P. 30 H.P. 44.6 H.P. COOLING SYSTEM LIQUID AIR LIQUID LIQUID NUMBER CYLINDERS 3 2 3 4 GAS TANK LOCATION OUTSIDE FP.AME OUTSIDE FRAME INSIDE FRAME INSIDE FRAME ELECTRIAL SYSTEM 12 VOLT 12 VOLT 12 VOLT 12 VOLT ALTERNATOR 40 AMP ALT. 56 AMP ALT. 40 AMP ALT. 55 AMP ALT, HEADLIGHTS YES YES YES YES HIGH/LOW BEAM NO NO YES NO TAIL LIGHTS YES YES YES YES BRAKE LIGHTS YES YES YES YES SELF CANCELUNG TURN SIGNALS NO NO YES NO BACK UP LIGHT NO NO YES NO EMERGENCY FLASHERS NO YES YES NO AUDIBLE BACKUP INDICATOR WARNING NO NO YES NO SIDE MARKER LIGHTS NO NO YES NO 2 SPEED WINDOW WIPER NO NO YES NO STEERING POWER ASSIST GEAR RACK & PINION HYD. POWER TURNING RADIUS 32 IN. INSIDE 461N. INSIDE 12.1 FEET 301N. INSIDE HYDRAUUCS YES YES YES YES TRANSMISSION 3 SPEED 3 SPEED 3 SPEED 4 SPEED REVERSE GEAR YES YES YES YES SYNCHROMESH ALL 2 ND & HIGH ALL ALL AUXILIARY 2 SPEED YES YES NO YES HEATER NO NO YES NO ROLL OVER PROTECTION ROLL BAR NONE CAB ROLL BAR OPTIONAL The Toro Company 8111 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington, Minnesota 55420-1196 • 612/888-8801 !_,FAX 612/887.8258 SOV 07 1994 ••. October 26,1994 �zJJ ty Dear City Attorney: You see them every day: three -wheel work vehicles riding around in parks, going over hills, spraying, hauling debris and performing all kinds of other tasks. But did you ever stop to think how dangerous these three -wheel vehicles are—how they're exposing their operators to an unreasonable risk of injury? The attached information is a reminder of the high degree of risk associated with three -wheel work vehicles. As the person responsible for purchasing such equipmentforyour staff, safety has to be an important con cem. Workers' Compensation issues and general liability exposure leave you no other choice. We at Toro® are extremely concerned about the safety of end-users and have consistently lead the turf equipment industry in safety technology. In fact, it's a way of life of Toro: produce a safe product that's an outstanding performer or produce nothing at all. The Toro Workman® 3000/4000 Series is an example of that philosophy. The Workman is a versatile, four-wheelwork vehicle offering the maneuverability of a three -wheel vehicle and the stability of four wheels. The Workman 3000/4000 Series offers standard roll-over protection system with shoulder and hip restraint bars to protect the operator. So take a few moments to carefully read the article I've enclosed. It can lead you to only one conclusion: three -wheel work vehicles are unsafe, but now you have a new option—the four-wheel Toro Workman 3000/4000 Series. Sincerely, Jim Seifert Corporate Attorney The Toro Company P.S. If you'd like more information on the Toro �Vbrkman 3000/4000 Series, contact yourToro Distributor at 1-800-803-8676, ext. 122. � y 0 i, s -44 tr /-• 1..f7� ��ks ,� ° •e1 �-.e. �{'r ;' � * ��`i ate' �� z N F � 4 ,F'"t,� - {:'%� ��e->�__ _"may � �.__. .-.. _ �� _`�,�_... .. .- _ _. .- _ __: _ �•^z: � . _ v ._ - _._ , . _r. _ _.. -- _ _ _� �. I �• � ��r v 3 I� 1 Y C T Y q ) - 4 " Mitsubishi MightyMitSm OnogizRFitsAll ge4i �Ft i t41i'subishi y ra t �i +< PA, Mighty Mits Utility Olt M Vehicles Unique. raised -i design for more headroom. Variable venturi carburetor for smoother driveability. Convenient engine design for easier maintenance. The Inside Story. The Mitsubishi Mighty Mits smoothly hauls heavy and awkward loads over varied terrain. Built for hard work, the Mighty Mits has also been ergonomically designed for maximum com- fort, ease of operation and simple maintenance. liodels: Flo•Thru 2WD, Full Cab 2WD & 4WD, Tilt Bed 2WD & 4WD. Extensive use of thick gauge JA choice of full doors or Side gate supports rein- Heavy-duty frame with galvanized metal resists side bars a ith car -type force the bed and spring' four cross members corrosion. door latches for secure fit loaded side catches are provide extra strength and greater versatility. easy to operate, for increased payload. 0. r' Vacuum -assisted pox%er Vibration -controlling 7lveive bed bends provide Large front and rear brake booster makes stop- engine balance shaft more load support while brakes for safe. sure stops. ping easier. for smooth and quiet unloading is easier with no operation. through bolts. fflk MITSU131SHi ' r.: � I F • cA� rv' a a '�;'; «: �' � • �Opdonal,7ilmonclplateste`el��,} ,,• $c4 4.•, . .figg ,_.Y „q slA�roaneCc_ d...�.trr� ,...., •.... action Gy- r rd steel -type Dana model 44, r,ntial and rear axle Heavy-duty tapered I bearings. _ t • i Wfy, multiple leaf spring '... uspension and heavy-duty .;:,. hock absorbers. v.i« cusnronW gals w2111 transmission, no linkage' logical automotive. -style Engine st hip restraints hlr a ` to weir out arrangement of controls., srraoothcr attachmr: "Oratorlocationprotdeapeis applieati, smoother more tit tblc r do 1, �t t iti xt I,r9 �4y} rfl l tiA•�Ft�r 1 i 1'�'a.+• car.. 'i nM �� s+ R�lj� ,n♦tq }ter n'�ri rf.�.t t. - r .. C29�{k�'S u'i,'.�tr�• +.r�[ .F -, h51r r.r� t� -. 4 rlri Y r � is y - j a { 4.�F.f �•ftli%S'" ��jJ� nY' j,.]`K l',+ d � ' i i'4.'rr + Ca,'�,'h 7{ �jN 5 �� l� 1 � ~ -, �e°�b��'��'s��.,.'��u'air•+'.��fi�'.r �! t'�. t '��@� E+A: r`i`r$� e ��, { :x4 - . �� k ,y tT � . tiw� c u Big 8.6" self-adjusting for 8 forward hydraulic, internal 1.7-19.5 mph. expanding, drum -type Live hydraulic PTO for rear brakes. quick attachment change out — no tools necessary. - Selecto[ from Heavy-duty 7.25" commercial clutch. SV System Vehicle is Attachments are hydraulically powered for quieter, Jded productivity. smoother, more reliable operation. tyload capacity is the largest Save time with fast attachment changeover. Remove <o you can handle more. four retaining pins, disconnect the hydraulic lines and you're ready to tackle a new job in minutes. Upfront engine mounting disinbutes weight for excellent r traction and minimal footprint, easy maintenance and clean environment. Cast iron, wish -bone, independent front suspension to handle the roughest terrain. Urge, 8" heavy-duty hydraulic front disc brakes. Four-wheel design gives the SV sure-footed stability, The en and its tight turning arc provides maneuverability distrih- equal to most three -wheel vehicles. markh easily The SV is easier to operate thanks to the logical, match automotive -style arrangement of instruments and controls. 3 -Wheel Turf..,-Truckstere This is the most productive turf maintenance vehicle on the market. Thanks to the Cushman- ground speed governor, you can easily and accurately maintain constant ground speed for precision applications. The Turf- Truckster features a rugged hypoid differential with an integrated two - speed transmission. A convenient quick -connect hydraulic Lox is standard. No matter what attachment or 5th wheel implement you're using, the hydraulic connections can be made quickly and easily. 0 RESOLUTION NO. 95-11 -------------------- A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL REJECTING ALL BIDS FOR TWO UTILITY VEHICLES FOR THE PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT, AUTHORIZING READVERTISEMENT WITH NEW SPECIFICATIONS WHEREAS, in answer to notice duly published in accordance with law and the order of this City Council, sealed bids were received and publicly opened on December 7, 1994 at 11:00 a.m. for two utility vehicles for the Parks & Recreation Department, described in the specifications therefor approved by the City Council on November 16, 1994; and WHEREAS, said bids have been compared, checked, and tabulated and a report thereof filed with the City Manager as shown below: Bidder Bid Amount J. M. Lift Trucks, Stockton $17,533.08 H. V. Carter Company, Sacramento $24,351.50 West Star Distributing, Hayward $30,773.40 WHEREAS, because of concerns and substantial changes needed in the specifications, staff recommends that Council reject all the bids, approve new specifications, and authorize readvertising for bids. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lodi City Council that all bids received are hereby rejected for the two utility vehicles for the Parks & Recreation Department, and hereby approves new specifications, and authorizes staff to readvertise for bids. Dated: February 1, 1995 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 95-11 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held February 1, 1995 by the following vote: Ayes: Council Members - Pennino, Sieglock, Warner and Mann (Mayor) Noes: Council Members - Davenport Absent: Council Members - None Jfifer M eSerr3.n Ci y Cler 95-11