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• • CITY OF LA PORTE INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Jack Ow C' Manager DATE: FROM: Jerry <L. od ctor of Public Works SUBJECT: SEALED ID ;~r B E INSULATED MANLIFT August 1, 1985 J The City of La Porte has received bids for the purchase of a trailer mounted, insulated, manlift. Low bid was submitted by Kinko, Inc., in the amount of $13,973. The Traffic Control Division, along with the Street Division, will utilize this equipment for several jobs. Because the Traffic Contol truck is to light weight to mount a permanent manlift, the trailer mount was selected. This unit will be used for changing traffic signal lights, adjusting and aligning signal heads, and other minor adjustments that are presently contracted out. A similar unit is rented every year to install Christmas decorations around town. This unit will serve to install established locations, as well as to construct additional locations. The unit will also be used to trim trees and brush presently inaccessable. The cost savings of this unit are several. The cost to change a signal light can exceed $100.00 by contract. The Traffic Control Division can perform routine preventative maintenance, and avoid the expense of callouts to the contractor, especially on weekends and at night. The Federal Revenue Sharing Budget presently has allocated $11,000 for the purchase of this unit. The funds were budgeted for a non-insulated model. However, in the interest of safety, it is recommended that an insulated unit be purchased. I recommend that the City award the bid to Kinko, Inc., in the amount of $13,973 for the purchase of a Champ-Uni Lift #538B. I recommend that the additional $2,973 be appropriated from the Federal Revenue Sharing Contingency Fund for the balance needed. If you should have any questions, please advise. JLH/lw attachments