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<br /> Compressor Purchase <br /> Page 2 . <br /> April 20, 1998 <br /> Aspen Equipment Co. Bloomington, MN <br /> Ingersol-Rand, 250 CFM portable compressor with options $13,295.59 <br /> Carlson Equipment Co. Roseville, MN <br /> LeRoi, 250 CFM portable compressor with options 14,078.10 <br /> RDO Equipment Co. Bumsville, MN <br /> Sullair, 250 CFM portable compressor with options 15,869.57 <br /> Minneapolis Equipment Co. Minneapolis, MN <br /> Atlas/Copco, 250 CFM portable compressor with options 15,202.88 <br /> Evaluation <br /> The Public Works Foreman and crew members have evaluated the two lowest priced <br /> eompressors and believe the LeRoi brand compressor is the best choice. Some ofthe reasons are; <br /> I. The Ingersol-Rand sales person from Aspen Equipment Company indicated Aspen <br /> holds the State of Minnesota Contract to provide compressors to the State as well as . <br /> those participating in the State Cooperative Purchasing Venture. Upon verification of <br /> this with the State, this was found to be inaccurate. <br /> 2. Upon visual inspection of both maehines, several features stood out on the LeRoi <br /> brand machine which appear superior to the Ingersol-Rand compressor. The Public <br /> Works Direetor has that information upon request. <br /> 3. The City of Arden Hills has developed a good relationship with Carlson Equipment <br /> Company. For example; occasionally when renting equipment for a short period of <br /> time, the rent is waived and treated as a demonstration. <br /> 4. The Cities of Roseville, Columbia Heights, Saint Paul and Blaine, are local cities <br /> which have purchased LeRoi compressors recently. The Public Works Director has <br /> contacted persOlmel from Blaine, and Roseville, and both are pleased with the <br /> performance ofthe LeRoi eompressor. <br /> Recommendation <br /> The City of Arden Hills Public Works Director recommends Couneil approve the purchase of a <br /> LeRoi brand, 250 CFM portable air compressor from Carlson Equipment Co. at a cost of <br /> $14,078.10 including sales tax. The Director also recorrunends Council approve placing the <br /> , current eompressor in the first State of Minnesota equipment auetion, following the delivery of a <br /> new compressor. . <br />