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� • COUNCIL MEETING REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION FEB 2 3 Z015 DATE: 2/1�ZOlO,�f ORONO ITEM NO.: � Department Approval: � / Administrator Reviewed: Agenda Section: Name: Tim Amundsen /y Public Works Department Title: Public Works Supervisor Item Description: Replacement of Truck#424 List of Exhibits A- Summary of State Bid Contract Pricing. 1. Purpose. The purpose of this request is to gain Council approval for the replacement of Truck #424 with a 2016 Western Star 4700 with body and plow work to be done by Aspen Equipment. 2. Background. Truck #424 is a 1992 Ford L8000 that has been in service for nearly 23 years. The expected life of a snowplow dump truck is 12-15 years. It is used for various work related tasks which include snow removal, street maintenance, park maintenance, storm water repairs, water and sewer repairs and hauling. The truck has received several expensive repairs over the last 8 years. These repairs have resulted in costs in excess of$20,000. With consideration to the age and strain placed upon the truck it is no longer cost effective to continue to make expensive repairs. Public Works recommends replacing this truck with a newer model as planned for in the CIP. 3. Truck Chassis Analysis. The Public Works Department researched several different trucks which included Freightliner, International, and Western Star. After careful consideration and test driving the units on City streets it was determined that the 2016 Western Star 4700 is the most capable vehicle to provide outstanding service to the residents of the City of Orono. The most important factors were turning radius, visibility, maintenance, and quality. Western star provided the best in a114 categories. It has a shorter turning radius making it ideal for streets within the City of Orono. The visibility is exceptional from the cab allowing for the driver to navigate with greater ease; especially during plowing. Maintenance repairs are provided by Boyer in several metro locations whereas the other trucks must be driven a greater distance for similar repairs. Western Star also offers point to point wiring which makes for easier electrical repairs. The quality of the Western Star is exceptional and this includes the fully galvannealed steel box with corrosion resistant coating. 4. Box and Blade Analysis. Public Works also worked with Aspen Equipment and Towmaster to determine the best setup for the bodywork which includes box, spreader, plow, underbody plow and the related controls and accessories. The new salt-sand spreader controls will allow for 150217-RFA-Truck 424 Replacement