Submitted By: Christina Guy
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Presentation By: John King
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Department: Fleet
STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Motion Ready):
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Approve the purchase of a Toyota Model 50-8FG80U forklift from Southern States Toyotalift in the amount of $117,990
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OCALA’S RELEVANT STRATEGIC GOALS:
Operational Excellence
PROOF OF PUBLICATION:
N/A
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BACKGROUND:
The Ocala Electric Utility Services Warehouse uses forklifts to safely transport and lift heavy loads throughout their facilities. The current forklift, a 1994 Hyster-H155XL, is 30 years old, has experienced extended downtime due to parts unavailability, and is under-capacity (14,100 lbs. @ 134”).
FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS:
Fleet recommends the purchase of a 2021 Toyota Model 50-8FG80U forklift that will provide increased stability and greater load capacity (17,500 lbs. @ 180”). This purchase will be made utilizing Florida Sheriffs Association Contract No.: FSA20-EQU18.0, in the amount of $117,990 from Southern States Toyotalift.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this purchase is available in the Electric Utility Service CIP - Fleet Management account #457-032-602-531-66-64010.
PROCUREMENT REVIEW:
The procurement of goods and services under this Agreement is in compliance with the City’s Procurement Policy.
LEGAL REVIEW:
N/A. The City’s standard Purchase Order terms and conditions will be utilized for the procurement of these services and equipment.
ALTERNATIVE:
• Approve with Changes
• Table
• Deny