2026 10 20 Council Meeting Packet

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PUBLIC WORKS 
 
MEMORANDUM 
 
TO:  Bridget Roberts, Interim City Manager  
  Mike Keith, Finance Director 
   
FROM:  Ben Burchfield, Public Works Director 
 
DATE:  October 7, 2026 
 
SUBJECT: Asset #4879 Street Sweeper Replacement Purchase 
 
Background 
 
The Public Works Department is requesting Council approval for purchase of a replacement 
street sweeper for Assets #4879 in the street cleaning division. The department has utilized an  
upfitted chassis in its current and previous sweepers; whereas this model is the first purpose -
built chassis we’ve considered. This being proposed primarily for lower maintenance costs due 
to less parts redundancy for the regenerative vacuum system  (which has resulted in increased 
maintenance obligations on the current unit), and the continuing cost increases we’ve observed 
on equipment, generally. While this purpose-built chassis is approximately 6-7% more expensive 
than an upfitted counterpart, we plan to extend the useful life  period from 5 to 7 years  or 
potentially longer subject to future maintenance obligations. 
 
The Department is requesting approval of  purchase of a Global R4 Air Sweeper for $399,122.00 
from the fleet fund. The equipment is being procured under the competitively bid Sourcewell 
Contract #062425-GEP. 
 
After receipt of the equipment, inspection, and addition to the City’s insurance coverage,  we 
intend to surplus asset #4879 and list for sale on GovDeals. 
 
Action Item 
 
Approve purchase of replacement sweeper as quoted below for $399,122.00 subject to any 
additional cost variability as outlined under the quote comments. 
 
 
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Work Session 
October 12, 2026