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Meeting Date:	06/26/2023
Pressure Washer Purchase for Building Maintenance
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of one (1) North Star hot water commercial washer trailer with two (2) wands - 4,000 PSI, 7.0 GPM, Kohler Engine, and a 525 gallon capacity from low bidder Northern Tool & Equipment for an amount not to exceed $16,999.99 and to further authorize the transfer of funds from the General Operating Reserve account (1001-1130-001-431007-010) in an amount not to exceed $17,000.00 to the Building Maintenance Capital Outlay account (1001-1100-001-470000) and any other matters incident thereto [1001-1100-001-470000 (General Fund-Building Maintenance-Administration-Capital Outlay)]

Issue: The downtown County owned buildings require pressure washing and outsourcing the work is not cost-effective. Staff is requesting the purchase of one (1) pressure washer to be assigned to the Building Maintenance Department.

Solution: Four (4) informal bids were secured by the Purchasing Agent. Recommendation to proceed with Northern Tool & Equipment, low bidder. Estimated time of arrival after order, 3-5 business days.

Result: If approved, the Purchasing Agent will order equipment after line item transfer is posted to GL accounts. Equipment will be assigned to the Building Maintenance Department.

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Previous Court Action:

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Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	1001-1100-001-470000
Funding Source:	Capital Outlay
Balance:	$17,000.00
Financial Impact:
1001-1100-001-470000 (General Fund-Building Maintenance-Administration-Capital Outlay) Balance: $17,000.00 Contingent upon transfer from the General Operating Reserve Account

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