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In July 2006, the Board of
Supervisors awarded a contract to purchase recycling
equipment, and directed staff to proceed with construction
activities to develop a recycling facility for construction
demolition and debris (CD&D). The project is underway.
Recycling equipment is currently being manufactured, site
grading is complete, and gravel and conduit are in place.
The deadline for the recycling equipment to be operational
is mid-January 2007.
In order to operate the
facility, mobile heavy equipment is needed. Specifically, a
large excavator is needed to load the recycling equipment, a
small excavator is needed for pre-sorting to recover pallets
and other bulky items (and to serve as back-up to load), and
two rubber tire loaders are needed to push and load sorted
materials. Procurement for this equipment closed on August
30, 2006, with four firms submitting bids.
Bidders submitted bids on
the purchase of the equipment, maximum maintenance/repair
for three years or 7,500 hours, training (three days), and
equipment rental (for late delivery). Lease financing
proposals were also requested, but it has been determined
that the County can independently procure more attractive
interest rates. The low bids are listed below:
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Category
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Rubber Tire Loaders (Each) |
Small Excavator |
Large Excavator |
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Firm |
Stafford Equipment |
Stafford Equipment |
Theros Equipment |
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Equipment Model |
Hyundai HL760-7A |
Hyundai 140LC-7 |
Kobelco SK210LC |
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Purchase Price |
$197,500 |
$114,500 |
$154,950 |
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Guaranteed Max Maint & Repair
Cost |
$20,000 |
$20,000 |
$25,350 |
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Training Cost |
$4,500 |
$4,500 |
$1,000 |
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Rental Cost (if/for late
delivery) |
$3,600 |
$3,600 |
0 |
Included in the bid is the
“Guaranteed Maximum Maintenance and Repair Cost”. This
category includes total owner expenses during the warranty
period (three years or 7,500 hours) for routine service and
repairs. With regular service, the equipment should last
for 7-10 years, at which time the County will need to
consider equipment replacement and/or a major overhaul.
The equipment will be operated by both Hamilton Rich and
County staff to maximize flexibility and minimize operator
expenses.
Equipment manufacturing and
delivery will be 60-90 days. Therefore, it is recommended
that the Board award a contract to Stafford Equipment and
Theros Equipment for the above-referenced machines.
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