Title
An Ordinance approving the use of a cooperative contract between the City of Kansas City, Missouri and J & D Equipment, Inc., DBA American Equipment Company, to purchase truck equipment, fabrication, and installation services as needed and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same for the City. (F&BC 1/4/23)
Body
Issue/Request:
An Ordinance approving the use of a cooperative contract between the City of Kansas City, Missouri and J & D Equipment, Inc., DBA American Equipment Company, to purchase truck equipment, fabrication, and installation services as needed and authorizing the City Manager to execute the same for the City.
Key Issues:
-The City has a need to contract with outside sources to purchase and install truck beds and various accessories on fleet vehicles
-The City of Kansas City, Missouri issued a bid for the installation, purchase, and fabrication of parts and equipment, the contract was awarded to J&D Equipment, Inc. DBA American Equipment Company.
-The City of Kansas City, Missouri bid included the terms and conditions to allow other public agencies to use the awarded contract
-The contract is for one year with the option for four (4) one year renewals
-Planned expenditures are included by Departments and Fleet as a part of the annual budget process
Background:
The City of Lee's Summit has piggybacked on the Kansas City, Missouri contract with J&D Equipment Inc., DBA American Equipment Company for many years.
This is the primary source for truck utility beds, dump beds, snow plows, etc. for fleet vehicles
The historical spend with American Equipment Company: FY22 $72,376; FY21 $557,822; FY20 $169,233; FY19 $196,619
Presenter
Mark Stinson, Fleet Manager
Recommendation
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.