CITY OF HOMER

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

 

  Jan C. Jonker, Superintendent                                          Telephone: (907)235-3170

  3575 Heath St.                                                                                       Fax:   (907)235-3145

  Homer, Alaska 99603                                           EMAIL :     jjonker@ci.homer.ak.us

 

 

 

M E M O R A N D U M  07-51

 

To:       Walt Wrede, City Manager

 

From:   Jan Jonker, Public Works Superintendent

 

Thru:   Carey Meyer, Public Works Director  

 

Date:   Wednesday, March 21, 2007

 

Subject:  PAINT STRIPER EQUIPMENT PURCHASE

 

 


Discussion

 

The approved 2007 Public Works budget includes $85,000 for the procurement of a new roadway striping machine.   We have contacted numerous equipment suppliers in Alaska in an attempt to procure this equipment in-state and have not found any in-state supplier.  Consequently we have performed an internet search for this equipment and have identified two suppliers whom manufacture this type of equipment on an "as ordered" basis.  Meaning that this equipment is built to order. 

 

The two suppliers are JCL Equipment Co., Xenia, OH and Kelly-Creswell Co., Xenia, OH.  Both have submitted specifications and price quotes for this equipment.  Both machines are self propelled, one-man operation type which will eliminate the need for a new truck and also reduce the needed labor.  Both machines are also comparable in equipment specifications and available options.  The basic, standard machine from JCL Equipment starts at $42,000 and the basic standard machine quoted by Kelly-Creswell begins at $63,715. 

 

After reviewing the submitted specifications and cost proposals we have decided that the model HRL-50, as manufactured by JCL Equipment Co., best meets our needs.  We have negotiated with JCL Equipment to include some specific add-on options which will make this machine more versatile, easier to operate and maintain and extend its useful life expectancy.

 

Equipment Costs

 

  1. HRL-50 Basic, Standard Machine                                    $42,000.00
  2. Added Equipment
    1. Edge line attachment                             
    2. Stainless Steel material containers             
    3. Paddle tank agitators with air motors      
    4. Hand gun assembly                               
    5. Traffic turn signals                                 
    6. Engine hour meter

                                    Total Add-Ons        $ 11,614.70

                             

  1. Freight FOB Homer                                          $   9,000.00

 

Total Machine       $ 62,614.70

 

Recommendation

 

Award the purchase of the budgeted roadway striping equipment to JCL Equipment Co., P.O. Box 396, Xenia, OH 45385 in the total amount of $ 62,614.70_.

 

Delivery Schedule

 

120 days ARO

 

Fiscal Note

 

The Public Works Heavy Equipment Debt Fund contains $85,000.00 for the purchase of this equipment.