HomeMy WebLinkAbout#22 - Grapple Bucket Purchase STAFF REPORT
DATE: 1/2/2024
CONSENT
ITEM #:
TO: City Council
FROM: Marty Powers, Public Works Director
AGENDA ITEM: Grapple Purchase
REVIEWED BY: Clarissa Hadler, Finance Director
BACKGROUND: The City of Lake Elmo Public Works Department regularly removes downed trees
after storms events, tree trimming projects and dead/diseased trees in city parks and roadways. To
improve the safety and efficiency of large tree removal, a grapple that would quickly connect to our wheel
loader is needed. Using a large grapple would reduce the number of staff needed on site to cut and drag
trees and brush out of the ditches. With less manual labor around saws, traffic, and spring-loaded trees,
we are also reducing the opportunity for injuries. The grapple would be utilized on the city’s John Deere
loader that is outfitted with a quick-tach connection, making the switch between attachments quick after a
storm event. Large trees would be loaded into our tandem dump trucks and hauled to a debris site.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: Should the City Council approve the purchase of a grapple for our existing
wheel loader to assist in removing large trees and tree debris as outlined in the 2024 Capital Improvement
Plan?
PROPOSAL DETAILS/ANALYSIS: Proceeding with this purchase will benefit the city and its citizens
by clearing streets and tree debris quicker and safer. The improved efficiencies will allow emergency
vehicles to access streets that are blocked off due to downed trees. This purchase will aid Public Works in
its increasing demand for tree removal due to the continued growth of the city. Four quotes were requested,
only two were received back. Public works is not recommending the least expensive option from MidWest
Machinery Co, as their proposed unit was found to be inferior to the more robust unit sold by RDO
Equipment. The RDO’s unit is much heavier duty and welded together instead of bolted. The RDO option
also has the more desirable cut a way sides which allow more control of large trees in the bucket.
FISCAL IMPACT: Purchase of the wheel loader Grapple shall not exceed the budgeted $26,000 in the
2024 CIP.
OPTIONS:
-Approve purchase Grapple Bucket as outlined in the 2024 CIP from RDO equipment
-Deny purchase of grapple
RECOMMENDATION: If removed from consent agenda…..
“Motion to approve the purchase of the Grapple for an amount not to exceed $26,000 from RDO
equipment”
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ATTACHMENTS:
• RDO Grapple Quote
• MidWest Machinery Co Quote
Investment Proposal (Quote)
RDO Equipment Co.
11030 Holly Lane N
Dayton MN, 55311
Phone: (763) 294-7800 - Fax:
Proposal for:
CITY OF LAKE ELMO
3880 LAVERNE AVE N
LAKE ELMO, MN, 55042
WASHINGTON
Investment Proposal Date:
Pricing Valid Until:
Deal Number:
Customer Account#:
Sales Professional:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
12/19/2023
12/31/2023
1699098
5414030
Andrew Morton
(763) 294-7800
amorton@rdoequipment.com
Equipment Information
Quantity Serial Number
Stock Number
Hours
(approx.)
Status / Year / Make / Model
Additional Items
Cash Price
1 TBD
TBD
0 New 2023 JRB 3.0yd Grapple Bucket w/ Cutaway Sides $21,400.00
1 TBD
TBD
0 Attachment - New 2023 New Make STUCCI CONNECTOR $2,735.00
Equipment Subtotal:$24,135.00
Purchase Order Totals
Balance:$24,135.00
Total Taxable Amount:$0.00
MN STATE TAX:$0.00
MN SPECIAL TAX:$0.00
Sales Tax Total:$0.00
Sub Total:$24,135.00
Cash with Order:$0.00
Balance Due:$24,135.00
Equipment Options
Qty Serial Number Year / Make / Model Description
1 TBD 2023 JRB 3.0yd Grapple Bucket w/
Cutaway Sides
90F1043 JRB 3.0 Cu. Yd. Grapple Bucket w/Cutaway Sides & Bolt on
Edge
1 TBD 2023 New Make STUCCI
CONNECTOR
1073656 4 Station #8 ORB Ported Complete Stucchi Coupling.
Mobile + Fixed Half
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MIDWEST MACHINERY CO GRAPPLE QUOTE
Hey guys,
Here is what I have for a quote. It is 3 pieces that we would have to put together.
1 123-114-26Q-UG2
Volvo L70, 114" Intimidator WL Bucket, Profile
Q, ULTRA-GRIP Grapple Mounts (Includes
Bolt-on Cutting Edge) - (1900#)
1.00 x $11,500 EA
2 GF-UG2-5100-INST
Installed Ultra-Grip Grapple, 100”, 5-Tine, for
2.0 to 2.75 Yard Wheel Loader Bucket
1.00 $8800 EA
3 GF-WL-MC-M
Optional Multi-Coupler, Stucchi Brand, Mobile
Half (25#)
1.00 $425.00
Total= $20,725
Thank you and let me know!
DREW PETERSEN
Account Manager
dpetersen@mmcjd.com
c: (651) 308-0425
o: (715) 760-9990
730 Deere Dr, New Richmond, WI 54017