Title
Resolution - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Approving the Purchase of a 2026 Western Star 47x Dump Truck from Lonestar Truck Group through the Interlocal Purchasing System TIPS in an amount not to exceed $155,758; Finding that the Meeting at Which this Resolution is Passed is Open to the Public as Required by Law; And Declaring an Effective Date (Utility Fund)
Requested Action
Consider the resolution authorizing funds in the amount of One Hundred Fifty-Five Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty-Eight dollars and no/100 cents ($155,758) and approval of a purchase with Lonestar truck Group for a 2026 Western Star 47X Dump Truck.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval.
Description/History
The purchase of this dump truck is to replace existing Unit 5513, which is a 2018 Ford F-750 single axle dump truck. Over the past few years, this unit has become undependable and expensive to maintain.
Funding for this purchase would not constitute an increase in our current budget. We plan to purchase a smaller Front-End Loader and the savings will be used to fund this purchase.
Justification
The unit was most recently diagnosed as needing a complete engine replacement at a cost of $26,591. Considering the cost and frequency of recent repairs, we opted to not move forward with the engine replacement and instead pursue the purchase of a replacement vehicle.
Recent repairs and costs include:
• July 2023 - Electrical Repairs - $3,945
• August 2023 - DPF Replacement - Warrantied
• October 2023 - Transmission Replacement - $8,182
• December 2023 - Shifting Issues - $1,525
• January 2024 - ABS Issue - $1,858
• March 2024 - Transmission Replacement - Warrantied
• April 2024 - Turbocharger Replacement - $16,659
• December 2024 - Suggested Engine Replacement - $26,591 (Opted Out)
Funding Source
Utility Operations Fund
Prepared By
Adam Stark, Assistant Director, Public Works Department
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