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• Graffiti removal will be slower or not able to be removed from signs, <br />buildings and playgrounds. <br />• Buildings and shelters will require more labor intense means of cleaning. <br />• Watering boulevards (i.e., repairs from water main breaks, and plowing <br />damage). <br />• Dust control on ball fields and pathways. <br />• Tree watering during drought times. <br />• Flushing storm sewer while vactor is involved with sanitary sewer <br />cleaning. <br />• Sanitary sewer main flow tests. <br /> <br />7. Purchase a new tanker truck as budgeted <br />Staff is recommending that the Tanker Truck be traded in and replaced with a <br />similar truck with similar equipment and options. A 2005 Sterling Acterra Chassis <br />can be purchased on the State Bid from Boyer Ford Trucks for $55,593.00. <br /> <br />The proposed tanker is recommended to be diesel powered to attain better <br />performance with greater fuel economy. It is also recommended that the pump <br />will run off the power plant engine through power take off (P.T.O.) and hydraulics <br />instead of using a second engine to run the pump. This will save on maintenance <br />and better utilize the truck’s motor. <br /> <br />In addition to the truck chassis, other equipment is needed to fully complete the <br />tanker truck. This includes the tank that is mounted to the truck chassis and the <br />street flushing system. Staff highly recommends the inclusion of the stainless <br />steel option. This would have a 20-year tank warranty and will not rust. <br /> <br />Bids for these items were received at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 22, 2005 <br />at City Hall. Attached is a copy of the specifications. A total of two (2) bids were <br />received. The low bid of $55,555.00 was submitted by ABM Equipment and <br />Supply of Hopkins Minnesota. The bid also included a bid alternate of $3,998 for <br />a stainless steel tank. The bid has been reviewed and found to be in order. <br /> <br />A complete bid summary is as follows: <br />ABM Equip. & Supply Base bid $55,555.00 <br /> Bid alternate $ 3,998.00 <br /> TOTAL $59,553.00 <br /> <br />Ruffridge Johnson Base bid $58,384.00 <br /> Bid alternate $10,277.00 <br /> TOTAL $68,661.00 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />The existing 1981 Tanker Truck is currently in a usable condition and retains a <br />salvage value due to the City’s extensive maintenance program. The trade-in <br />amount offered by ABM Equipment and Manufacturing is $8,000 (conditional on