HomeMy WebLinkAboutOB 4 STUMP GRINDER 10-19-88OLD BUSINESS
10-19-88,
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
,
WILLIAM HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMEN. T/FIELD SERVICES
PURCHASE AUTHORIZATION - STUMP GRINDER
RECOMMENDATION:
Request that the Tustin City Council at their regular adjourned meeting of October 19,
1988, reconsider staffs recommendation presented to Council on October 3, 1988, and
authorize the purchase of a Tree Stump Grinder from Vermeer-California, Inc., in the
amount of $20,497.96.
BACKGROUND:
The 1988-1989 budget provided $17,800.00 for the purchase of a Tree Stump
Grinder. Council authorized solicitation of bids at their meeting of September 6, 1988.
Bids were received on September 22, 1988 in the office of the City Clerk from the
following vendors in the amounts shown. The Iow bid exceeded the budget by a factor of
fifteen percent (15) %.
VENDOR CITY AMOUNT
Vermeer-California
Vermeer Equipment of
California
*Vermeer Equipment of
Arizona
Ontario, CA
Fremont, CA
Phoenix, AZ
$20,497.46
$22,260.00
$21,500.00
* Bid was rejected as it was not submitted at the time and place specified in the bid
specifications.
DISCUSSSION:
Staff's recommendation dated September 26, 1988 for the Council meeting of October 3,
1988, was continued, pending further information requested of staff, more specifically;
1. Why were all bids from Vermeer?
.
Why did we specify the remote control
feature on the equipment?
The following is offered as justification for staffs recommendation:
PURCHASE AUTHORIZATION - STUMP GRINDER
1. WHY THE VERMEER?
Vermeer is considered to be the industry standard for medium to large towed Tree Stump
Grinders. The 665 A Stt~mp Grin.der is the middle size and most popular towed model
manufactured by Vermeer. It has a gross weight of 3390 lbs as opposed to the 630 B and
2465 which have a gross weight of 730 lbs and 4900 lbs, respectively.
Our selection is base on the following:
Proven reliability.
Excellent service capability.
Availability of parts and service.
Local supplier, (Ontario, CA).
Attached as "Exhibit A" is a listing of private and public agencies which have purchased
the Vermeer 665 A Stump Grinder since 1976.
The specifications were written generally around the Vermeer 665 A or a comparable
unit. Since Vermeer does not generally sell through equipment jObbers, all bids
received were from Vermeer sales districts.
2. WHY ~HE REMOTE CONTROL FEATURE?
The remote control feature is relatively new with Vermeer. It allows the operator to
move around the equipment and observe the operation of the cutting blades from different
angles, while still maintaining total control of the operation of the equipment.
With the equipment in place, stabilized by the tow vehicle, the operation can be handled
by a single operator. Safety associated with the operators ability to move and observe
the cutting element of the equipment as well as proximity to structures, pedestrians and
traffic, the remote control feature is a safety feature that in, staffs opinion, is worth the
added cost. Of seven similar units sold by Vermeer in 1988, four have been purchased
with the remote control feature. Attached as "Exhibit B" and "Exhibit C" are, Vermeer's
sales brochure and six photographs showing the operation of the remote control feature
on the 665 A Tree Stump Grinder.
We trust that this info~'mation will assist Council in evaluating staffs recommendation
on the purchase of the Tree Stump Grinder.
·
Pablo Rodriguez
Manager, Field Services
Bob Ledendecker,
Director of Public Works/City Engineer
·
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1733 $. Vineyard Ave.
Ontario, CA 9176]. '
'(714) 947-1001
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
P.O. Box 200 · Pella, Iowa 50219 U.S,~
Phone: 515/628-3141 · Telex No. 478 309
U.S,~. Toll-free No. 800/247-2347 (except in Iowa)
Vermeer
Vermee~'Manufac/ultng Company reserves the right to make changes in engineering, design, and specifications, add improvements, or discontinue manufacture
at any time without not~ce or obligation.
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Fu~ T~ ~ 3.2 ~ 12 gal 32 g~ 22 gal
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H~ 18 34 62 62 / 52
Hitch W~ 701~/32 kg 451~/20 kg 1~ 1~/45 kg 4751~/215 kg
C~Im (r~) R~r ~r ~r R~r
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A~ ~ 21 "/53 cm 20'/V'/52 cm 27"/68.5 cm 48"/122 cm
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° Hydraulic controls on th~ Model 2465 allow the Operator to place the cutting wheel with pinpoint positioning...
', utilizing hydratdic swing 35~ le~t o~' right, end telescoping up to 48".
"~'630B gl:)m based on 2625 rpm.
: 1' Weight above is s~lf-~rof:)elled; push tyl:)e is 626 Ibs/284 kg.
6 matched V-I:~lts & RCD80
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P.O. Box 200
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Stumps: You can burn them ... bull-
doze them ... saw them.., chop them
·.. even dynamite them. But, if you
really want to remove stumps quickly,
neatly and permanently, dig them out
with Vermeer Stump Cutters.
It's fast. It's easy. It's economical.
-- You can eliminate even large
~ stumps in minutes. In one
trip· With one operator. And,
Vermeer Stump Cutters are built
to give you years of service.
The cost? A tank of gas, not
~ Powerful hydraulically-controlled
· .? , 2465 Stump Cutter wheel m with
reversible, double pockets and
carbide-tipped cutting teeth m
gets ready to sink its teeth into a
~arge stump.
a handful of expensive paychecks.
And, you've got a patented system
that's been proven and used all over
the world ... by tree service firms,
parks and public works departments,
cemeteries, golf courses, landscape
contractors, utilities, everywhere. Plus,
it's backed by a company and dealer
organization that haCze sold and ser-
viced more stump cutting machines
than all other makes combined ...
vermeer!
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Heavy*duty rubber curtains on all models
help contain chips for easy cleanup.
Combination V-belts and chain drive system ·
delivers the torque you need and still pro*
tects the engine against sudden jolts at the
cutting end.
Solid, I
and
contr¢
the o~
bird
mmm ' '
2465
Cutting Depth: 24"/61 crn
Cutting Width: 72"/183 cm
(without reDosttJoning)
Horsepower: 65 hp
Finest machine money can buy. Tremendous operat-
ing capacity. Straight across cutting movement --
ideal next to streets, curbs, sidewalks, etc. Remote
swing-away controls and Iow silhouette design let
you work closer, faster without guesswork or reposi-
tioning. Over 24 square feet of cutting area. Big,
hydraulic "reach-out" wheel gives you a cutting
capacity of 48" above ground, 24" below. 48
carbide-tipped, reversible cutting teeth (56 optional)
remove even large stumps in minutes.
665A
Cutting Depth: 24"/61 cm
Cutting Width: 72"/183 cm
(without reposiboning)
Horsepower: 65 hp
Most popular Stump Cutter in the field today Built for
the professional. 32-gallon fuel capacity. Heavy-duty
65 hp Wisconsin engine. Optional, remote operator
controls. Cuts up to 72" wide, down to 24" below the
surface. Telescopes 48" more to get you over 24 square
feet of cutting area. A high production unit designed
for contractors and municipalities working under a
"tight" budget.
2465 hydraulically swings up to 35° left or right.., telescopes
up to 48" to give you pinpoint positioning and even
greater reach.
Close up photo shows sweeping-
type cutting action of 665A
Stump Cutter.
Dual hydraulic
cylinders on 665A
help deliver over 24
square feet of cutting
capacity.., without
repositioning.
ass protection
:e swing-out
the 2465 give
- an excellent,
view of the
: action.
Wide angle view high-
lights the straight across
"precision" cutting
movement of
the 2465.
630B
Cutting Depth: 12"/30.5 cm
Cutting Width: 55"/140 cm
(without repositioning)
Horsepower: 34 hp
Here's the Stump Cutter that cuts wider, deeper, faster,
farther...yet squeezes through a 35" gate! But efficiency
and maneuverability are only part of the 630B's story.
This rugged 1630 lb. machine features a larger 34 hp
Wisconsin engine and a bigger fuel tank to give you 19%
more power, 15% more fuel capacity than our previous
model. The 630B also comes equipped with a big 18"
diameter cutting wheel requiring fewer RPMs and less
tooth speed. Cuts out stumps down to 12" below
ground, extends 40" (with hydraulic tongue extension)
and swings 55" wide without repositioning. Rugged,
versatile, dependable...that's the 630B Stump Cutter!
186
Cutting Dcpth:"10W'/27 cm
Cutting Width: 29"/74 cm
(without reDositioning)
Horsepower: 18 hp
The "budget cutter': 'finest self-propelled handle-bar
style Stump Cutter in the field. Rugged power. "Beefy"
construction. Superior "bird's-eye" visibility. Easy-to-use
swing-away, finger-tip controls. Solid down pressure to
cut thru tough stumps without wrestli~ for control.
Narrow "yard gate" compactness that lets you squeeze
into tight areas.
Push-type ... or self-propelled with hydrostatic drive
plus dynamic braking. The new Vermeer 186. Tough on
stumps. Great for tight budgets. Designed and built for
rugged rental and commercial work.
And, when you're
finished, just hitch it
to the back of your
pickup and go.
It's that easy!