04-30-07 Item 4B, Water Tank Ad for Bids

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. Rear Auxiliary Motor . Water Valves (2003) e . Brake Lines (2003) . Light System (2006) . Front and Rear Springs . Exhaust System . Shift Selector Handle . Parking Brake . Battery Cables The following is a list of items that are in need of repair: . Front and Rear (6) Tires (Estimated Cost-$1200.00) . Drive Shaft (Estimated Cost-$500.00) . Water Level Equipment-(Indicator System-$300.00) City staff is estimating $2,000.00 worth of additional repairs that will be needed this up-coming faIl or early winter for this vehiclc to bc operationaL Also, a number ofthe U-boIts that are attach cd from the water tank to the truck chassis are beginning to rust away and the timbers locatcd bctween the tank and truck body are showing signs of rotting. Mcmbcrs of the Public Works Department have expressed concerns that the vehicle's brake system may not be adequate for stopping the vehicle safely on icy, wet, or hilly conditions. At this time, members of the Public Works Department do not feel safe driving this vehicle on roadways that have speed limits over 40 MPH.. e The City of Shore view recently purchased a new water truck for $105,000. Public Works Superintendent Jim PelTon has been in contact with the Shoreview Public Works Department and has requested a copy of the specifications for their new water truck. City staff will attempt to provide members ofthc City Council with a copy of the truck specifications at the work session meeting. City staff has also been reviewing different price quotes tor replacing the chassis on the City's existing water truck: . I-State Truck Center-Freightliner M 106 Single Axle Chassis-$50,878.00; . Boyer Trucks-Sterling AetelTa-$56,814. City staffis estimating that it will cost an additional $20,000.00 to retmfit the old water tanker onto the new chassis. The estimated total cost for a new chassis, retrofitting the old tanker onto the new truck, and replacing the tankers valve and plumbing hardware is roughly $70,000.00. For your review, City staff has attached a copy of the bid specifications. The two price quotes were from the Statc of Milmesota purchasing contract City staff will also have the City's existing water truck available for a visual inspection prior and ..- during the work session meeting. .