2)d.ii. 203-11 Tandem Plow Truck Justification
VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT
PW - JUSTIFICATION OF REQUEST
Budget Year
2023
1. Department
Public Works
Dept. No.
43000
Account No.
406-48500-540
2. Give Description and Quantity of Item Requested. Indicate Date Desired.
Replacement of 203-11 (Tandem axle dump truck) is a large capacity hauling dump truck with a front plow, wing plow and includes a
sander. Desired delivery of replacement equipment expected by October of 2023. Build dates on current orders are currently eight to
twelve months out from date ordered.
The new dump truck will match or exceed the current specifications of the truck currently in operation.
3. Describe the necessity for and/or benefits or savings expected from this item
During the snow season this truck’s primary role is to clear snow and ice from Scandia roads. While plowing the truck is capable of
applying salt from the sander attachment to reduce ice accumulation on the roadway. This piece of equipment plays a major factor for
roadway safety in the winter. During the summer, the primary role of the tandem truck is to haul roadway materials to and from the job
site and haul material from local gravel pits to our Maintenance Facility. It is also the primary hauling truck during tree removals from
roadways for large debris. Cost savings with a new truck will include reduced parts purchasing, labor hours, and equipment down
time.
The current vehicle condition and the truck has reaching its 12-year replacement cycle justifies its replacement.
4. If the item requires an increase in personal services for the activity, state the new job title(s) contingent upon the item.
None
5. Indicate any expenses necessary to place this item in operation and whether these expenses are included in your budget
request.
All costs include: truck, plow equipment, shipping, set up, training, and safety accessory items required to operate the equipment.
6. List any item which will be replaced by this purchase. State recommendations for disposition of this item. For example,
trade-in, salvage, discard, etc.
The current truck and plow equipment to be replaced will be used as a trade-in for the purchase of new equipment.
7. What sources have you used to determine the estimated cost below?
State contracts and national equipment contracts.
ESTIMATED COSTS
Quantity
1
Unit Cost (truck)
$170,000
Total Cost (w/ truck and
acc.)
$350,000
Trade-In
$25,000
Net Total Cost
$325,000