ACTION REQUESTED:
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Communication from the City Manager and Director of Public Works Requesting Approval of the PURCHASE of a BRINE MAKER, in the Amount of $103,300.00, and a Truck-Mounted SPRAY APPLICATOR, in the Amount of $16,263.00, for a Total Purchase of $119,563.00 from THE HENDERSON COMPANY of Manchester, Iowa, Utilizing the Competitive Bid by the National Joint Powers Alliance Joint Purchasing Contract.
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BACKGROUND: The Public Works Department proposes to utilize a brine-making machine for many aspects of ice and snow maintenance, by making brine and pretreating streets and hills prior to the beginning of a snow event. This equipment will be used from late fall through early spring.
Currently, Public Works is treating pavement with salt and calcium chloride during snow events. This system will give us the capability to pretreat pavement in advance of the snow event, allowing a better response to snow removal once the snow begins. Salt brine has proven effective as an anti-ice treatment because it slows the formation of ice on streets and works against the bonding that traditionally takes place when snow and ice form together on pavement. Pre-made brine is 28 to 32 cents per gallon. With the brine maker, the cost of processing and making brine is 4 to 8 cents per gallon. The goal is to save costs by processing the brine internally, and marketing it to other local communities will help offset the cost of the equipment.
Henderson Company |
Subtotal |
NJPA Discount |
Total Cost |
Brine Maker: |
$121,529 |
$18,229 |
$103,300 |
Brine Applicator: |
$ 19,133 |
$ 2,870 |
$ 16,263 |
Total Purchase: |
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$119,563 |
FINANCIAL IMPACT: $119,563 to be paid from Project CB1319 account number 401-8401-551.54-99; marketing the product with a reasonable markup to other communities will help offset the cost of the purchase. Could result in a significant reduction in salt use.
NEIGHBORHOOD CONCERNS: Safe and livable neighborhoods.
IMPACT IF APPROVED: Public Works will have the capability to pretreat pavements in advance of snow events, allowing a better response to snow removal once the snow begins.
IMPACT IF DENIED: Maintain status quo.
ALTERNATIVES: N/A
EEO CERTIFICATION NUMBER: Henderson Company has EEO Certification #03313-151231.
WHICH OF THE GOALS IDENTIFIED IN THE COUNCIL'S 2014 - 2029 STRATEGIC PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION ADVANCE?
1. Financially Sound City Government, Effective City Organization
2. Attractive Neighborhoods with Character: Safe and Livable
WHICH CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTOR(S) FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN DOES THIS RECOMMENDATION IMPLEMENT?
1. Invest in our infrastructure and transportation.
2. Support sustainability.
3. Have an efficient government.
DEPARTMENT: Public Works