To: Ellen Ellenburg, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Patrick Linihan, Parks and Recreation Director
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RE: Parks Request to Award ITB #24-359 - 115 Pound Railroad Switch
recommendation
BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Genesee County Parks and Recreation staff requests the approval to award ITB #24-359 - 115 Pound Railroad Switch to Menards Industries, in an amount not to exceed $31,550.00.
BACKGROUND:
The Huckleberry Railroad is increasing the safety of the railroad by installing a new switch to straighten the line of track connecting the rail yard to the main line for operation. The current line has two curves and proves difficult to back cars around.
The Railroad has seven tracks coming into the rail yard off the main line. Since the addition of the new storage building on Track 5, wooden railroad coaches are backed in and out often to be kept out of the elements. The angle of Track 5 is sharp and difficult to safely snake railroad cars into the new storage building. The addition of the 115RE switch will straighten Track 5.
DISCUSSION:
ITB #24-359 was advertised by Genesee County Purchasing Department. Two bids were received. Menards Industries was the lowest bid.
Bids were reviewed by the Parks Director, Director of Railroad Operations, and Parks Operations Manager.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
None.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
Budgeted expense to be paid from account 5080-000.00-156.000.
NO USE OF GENERAL FUND.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None.
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None.
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Approval ensures the safety of park patrons, staff, and our facilities.
resolution
TO THE HONORABLE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE GENESEE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, GENESEE COUNTY, MICHIGAN
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
BE IT RESOLVED, by this Board of County Commissioners of Genesee County, Michigan, that the request by the Parks and Recreation Director to authorize an expenditure and Purchase Order to Menards Industries, in an...
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