RESOLUTION 08-45

Introduced by Councilor Olson

A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND APPROVING PURCHASE OF
A TRUCK MOUNTED AERIAL DEVICE
- PARK DEPARTMENT -

            WHEREAS, the Park Department has notified the City Manager of a request to purchase a truck mounted aerial device; and

            WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids to purchase this truck mounted aerial device, bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law, and the following bids were received complying with the advertisement:

Dueco, Inc., Watertown, S.D.                          $73,277.00
ABM Equipment, Hopkins, MN                       $74,049.00
Altec Industries, Creedmore, N.C.                 $75,744.00

            WHEREAS, it appears that Dueco of Watertown, South Dakota is the lowest responsible bidder; now, therefore

THE CITY OF ALBERT LEA RESOLVES:

            Sec. 1.       That the Park Department is hereby authorized to proceed with the purchase of a “Truck Mounted Aerial Device”, for an amount not to exceed $73,277.00 plus sales tax.

            Sec. 2.       That the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to enter into such contract.

            Sec. 3.       That reading of this resolution is waived by Council consent.

That the motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilor Severtson, and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Councilors Rasmussen, Baker, Marin, Olson, Severtson, Brooks and Mayor Erdman.

And the following voted against the same:  None.

Introduced, read and passed February 25, 2008.

     /s/                                                                  
Mayor Randall Erdman

Filed and attested February 26, 2008.

     /s/                                                                  
Secretary of the Council