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RIVERSIDE PUBLIC UTILITIES <br /> Board Memorandum <br /> P U R R I C U T I L I T 1 <br /> BOARD OF PUBLIC UTILITIES DATE: November 19, 2010 <br /> ITEM NO: 8 <br /> SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT BACKHOE FOR WATER FIELD OPERATIONS <br /> ISSUE: <br /> That the Board of Public Utilities consider the purchase of a replacement one 710 BackhoelLoader. <br /> RECOMMENDATION: <br /> That the Board of Public Utilities authorize the expenditure of $180,040 to replace one John Deere 710 <br /> BackhoelLoader, Asset No. L140. <br /> BACKGROUND: <br /> The Water Utility uses backhoelloaders in its daily construction and maintenance activities for trench <br /> excavation, leak repairs, material handling and related work. In the late 1990's,the Water Utility adopted the <br /> John Deere line of equipment as a standard. This adoption of a single standard improves training efficiency, <br /> reduces worker error in operating the equipment, and reduces fleet maintenance costs through management <br /> of replacement parts. <br /> Water Utility Backhoe L-140 was purchased in 2000 and is used by Water Utility construction crews. After 10 <br /> years of daily service,this Backhoe has reached the end of its'service life, resulting in increasingly frequent <br /> breakdowns and higher, than normal maintenance and repair costs. Specifically, this vehicle required <br /> maintenance and repair on three occasions in the 60 days ending July 31, 2010. <br /> Formal Procurement for such vehicle is not required where the procurement can be obtained through federal, <br /> state or other public entity pricing contracts or price agreements (Resolution No. 21182, Section 201(h)). <br /> Here, the State of California's State Contract CMAS pricing will be utilized in the procurement of these <br /> vehicles. <br /> FISCAL IMPACT: <br /> The total purchase price is$180,000. The replacement cost for this vehicle is budgeted and available in the <br /> Water Automotive Equipment Fund, Account No. 6205000-462100. <br /> Prepared by: Kevin Milligan, Utilities Assistant General Manager/Water <br /> Approved by: David H. Wright, Utilities General Manager <br /> Approved by: Belinda J. Graham, Assistant City Manager <br /> Approved as to form: Gregory P. Priamos, City Attorney <br /> Concurs with: Art Torres, Purchasing Services Manager <br /> Certifies availability of funds: <br /> Reiko . Kerr <br /> Public Utilities Assistant General Manager <br /> Fin a ncelAd m i n istrati o n <br />