The Public Works Department has one (1) flail mower that currently meets the City's guidelines for replacement and is approved within the Fiscal Year 2015/16 budget. Experience has shown that the City's buying power is enhanced through joining with other public agencies to purchase fleet vehicles and equipment.

The NJPA  nationally solicits, evaluates and awards contracts through a competitive bid process.  As a member of NJPA, the City is able to utilize NJPA bid awards for equipment purchases.  Staff recommends piggybacking on the results of a recent NJPA competitive bid program, Contract #021815-DAC.  The results deemed Deere and Company as the lowest responsive bid.

                                                      Deere and Company  $127,251.29

*This price includes all applicable tax and destination charges.

The financial impact is $127,251.29 to the Fleet Management Fund.  There is no impact to the General Fund.  The surplus equipment will be sold at public auction.

It is recommended that the City Council:

• Authorize the Finance Director to issue a purchase order in the amount of $127,251.29 to Deere and Company for the purchase of one (1) new flail mower.

By:    Steve Sudduth, Equipment Mechanic Lead