FROM: Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin, Director of Operations & Maintenance
SUBJECT:
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REPLACEMENT MOBILE TELESCOPIC BOOM CRANE (9-TON)
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
A. Approve a purchase order to Western Pacific Crane & Equipment for the purchase of one Mobile Telescopic Boom Crane (9-Ton) using the Equalis Cooperative Contract No. COG-2149B for an amount not to exceed $267,007; and,
B. Approve a contingency of $26,700 (10%).
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BACKGROUND
Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) utilizes an off-road mobile telescopic boom crane (9-Ton) within the treatment plants to support the hoisting and lifting needs of equipment maintenance in all types of terrain. Certified crane operators operate this off-road specialty equipment to move equipment and parts around the treatment plants where access is required. The crane is used to lift and position pumps, motors, valves, gates, and other heavy equipment associated with maintenance activities. It also provides critical emergency-response capability, including the installation and removal of flow-management gates. The unit can be transported between OC San facilities as operational and maintenance needs arise.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
Participate in local, state, and national cooperative purchasing programs
Ensure the public’s money is wisely spent
Commitment to safety & reducing risk in all operations
PROBLEM
OC San has one off-road mobile telescopic boom crane (9-ton) available to support equipment maintenance and emergency response at both treatment plants and pump stations. The existing crane is 26 years old and has reached an age where replacement is necessary to maintain reliable equipment availability. The crane is specifically designed to operate within OC San facilities where short headroom, narrow access areas, challenging terrain, and ongoing construction limit the ...
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