The City of Monticello, Iowa
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
RESOLUTION #2022-100
To approve of purchase of Combination Dump/Spreader Body for City Plow Truck from Henderson Truck Equipment and Freightliner Chassis from Truck Country
WHEREAS, the City Council previously approved the purchase of a new Freightliner chassis, on August 1, 2022 for the amount of $85,000, and
WHEREAS, at the time of placing the order with Truck Country, Dubuque, Iowa; it was determined that the correct price for the Freightliner chassis was $95,000.00, however due to the volatility in material costs and pricing is subject to change at time of manufacturing, the not to exceed price is $97,000.00 and,
WHEREAS, the Public Works Director has acquired a bid on the dump / spreader body and plow from Henderson Truck Equip., Manchester, Iowa, in the amount of $109,678.00. Due to the volatility in material costs and chassis delays, pricing is subject to change at time of manufacturing and/or upfit, and
WHEREAS, the P.W. Director recommends that the City proceed with the purchase of the dump / spreader body and plow from Henderson Truck Equipment and the chassis from Truck Country, and
WHEREAS, the council finds the proposed equipment and pricing to be appropriate and, therefore, finds that the equipment as indicated and as recommended by the P.W. Dir Public Works Director should be ordered.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Monticello, Iowa does hereby approve of the purchase of the Henderson Truck Equipment Combination Dump/Spreader Body and Plow, and the Truck Country Freightliner chassis, with the Henderson box and City spreader to be installed on the Chassis by Henderson as noted in their bid.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed hereto. Done this 15th day of August, 2022.
David Goedken, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk/Treasurer