HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 BIDS- 2 AIR COMPRESSORS 03-18-08AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: MARCH 18, 2008
TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/WATER SERVICES DIVISION
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR TWO MOBILE AIR
COMPRESSORS FOR WATER SERVICES DIVISION
CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES
SUMMARY
Authorize City staff to solicit bids for the scheduled replacement of two (2) mobile air
compressors for construction activities required to maintain the City of Tustin's water distribution
system by the Water Services Division.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Cferk to advertise and solicit bids
from qualified vendors for the acquisition of two (2) mobile air compressors.
FISCAL IMPACT
Adequate funds are available in the City's Vehicle Lease Fund Program and the Water Division's
Operations Budget for FY 2007/08 for the purchase of two (2) mobile air compressors. The total
cost for both air compressors is estimated at $36,000.
BACKGROUND
Per the City of Tustin's Municipal Code Section No.1625, staff is requesting authorization from
the City Council to solicit bids for the acquisition of two (2) mobile air compressors. The
proposed replacement of two (2) mobile air compressors for the Water Services Division is
scheduled in accordance with the current FY 2007/08 City Vehicle Lease Fund Program.
The mobile air compressors are required to operate 90 Ib jack-hammers used to break up
concrete and asphalt surfaces to repair City water mains. The current mobile air compressors
are beyond their useful expected operating life, and are ready to be replaced. This important
replacement will minimize equipment maintenance costs, increase efficiency, and ensure the
safety of Water Services field staff engaged in construction activities required to maintain the
City's water distribution system.
Tim D. Serlet
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Fred J Adjarian
Water Services Manager
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