HomeMy WebLinkAbout6 Snow Vehicle Agenda Item # 6
Memorandum
To: Board of Directors
From: Jim Wilson, Electric Superintendent
Date: September 29, 2004
Date of Board Meeting: September 29, 2004
Subject: BID AWARD FOR PURCHASE OF A ELECTRIC DEPARTMENT SNOW VEHICLE
1. WHY THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE BOARD
Board approval is required for equipment purchases over $15,000.
2. HISTORY
During winter storms the Electric Department finds itself struggling to access and repair lines that are
not installed directly adjacent to maintained roadways. This snow vehicle will assist in patrolling lines
and transporting crews and/or material into areas that are difficult to access.
The Board approved in the 2004 Electric Department Budget, funding ($122,130) for a Snow Vehicle
within Electric Operations Capitol Equipment. This purchase will be funded by an equipment loan
which is to be re-paid out of rates.
3. NEW INFORMATION
Specifications were prepared and a request for bids was advertised for an Electric Department Snow
Vehicle. Bids were received and a bid opening was held on September 29, 2004. One Bid was
received. The results of the Bid Opening are as follows.
Bidder Location Amount
Kassbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc Reno, Nevada $110,265.00
This bid meets all of the specifications for the Electric Department Snow Vehicle.
4. RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Board award the purchase of an Electric Department Snow Vehicle to
Kassbohrer All Terrain Vehicles, Inc of Reno, Nevada in the amount of$110,265.00.
N Bid Opening Report
Sam
Bids were opened on September 29, 2004 at 11:00 a.m.
For Electric Department Snow Vehicle
CONTRACTOR
Bid Noncollusion Bid is TOTAL
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Vehicle speed(infinitely variable)........................... 0-18.5 mph "• -
Tractivepower........................................................................2.75 ton F
Ground pressure with 32 inch tracks.............................. 0.65 psi
Climbing ability(with aluminum tracks)...._.....................100°h
Range......................................................................-................10 hours
DimensionsMeight
Ground clearance.......................-....................I..............._12 inches
Rear deck platform area ..................17 sq ft.........(42 in x 59 in) ci
Vehicle weight with aluminum track............................4,850 Ibs
Maximum payload on rear deck-no attachments...1,100 Ibs
Engine
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Numberof cylinders....................................................... ................. 4
Displacement.............................................................................1.9 liter Track o tions
Horsepower.........................................................................86 hp ECE P
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Torque..............................................................156 ft Ibs @ 1900 rpm .....................................32 inches
Average fuel consumption...........................2.9 gallon per hour Rubber-summer.........ofile)..............................................32 inches
Fuel capacity 29 gallons Steel winter(closed profile)rofile)..................................32 inches
P Y ....................................................................... Aluminum winter(closed profile)..................................32 inches
Transmission Optional accessories
Type.....................................-...........hydrostatic,infinitely variable Front auxilliar hydraulics ....................3 circuits,doubleacting
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Brakes...............................................hydrostatic,dynamic braking
Front blade....................................................................................6 way
multi-disc parking brake Winch,electric.........................................................8000Ibcapacity
Passenger cabin...................................................3 person capacity
Electrical optional heating package available
Voltage...............................................................................................12 V
Alternator._...........................................................................14 V/90 A
Battery..........................................................................1 x 12 V/92 Ah
Cold cranking power.................................................................450 A
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