Department
Public Works
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to utilize cooperative purchasing - Department of Public Works, Sourcewell Contract # 011723-CAT, Heavy Construction Equipment with Related Attachments and Technology in the amount not to exceed $235,550.00 with Caterpillar through Sourcewell’s Authorized Representative Yancey Bros. (Atlanta, GA), for the purchase and delivery of one (1) Caterpillar, Inc. Model: 320 Excavator. This is a one-time procurement.
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-462, requests for approval to utilize cooperative purchasing or state contracts of more than $100,000.00 shall be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Health and Human Services
Commission Districts Affected
All Districts ☐
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Is this a purchasing item?
Yes
Summary & Background: The Department of Public Works is requesting approval to utilize cooperative purchasing, Sourcewell Contract # 011723-CAT, with Caterpillar through Sourcewell’s Authorized Representative Yancey Bros. (Atlanta, GA) to provide a Caterpillar, Inc. Model 320 Excavator.
Scope of Work: Fulton County has over 2,000 miles of buried sewer infrastructure and the Caterpillar 320 excavator will be used for excavating and uncovering buried sewer infrastructure, assisting and facilitating repairs, installation of new sewer pipes, manholes and other assets. The purchase was budgeted as part of an enhancement request contained within the 2026 Water & Sewer Fund 201 budget.
Community Impact: The excavator will be used daily to assist with the repairs of sewer assets throughout the community, rehabilitating the collection system and assuring our sewer assets meet and remain compliant with permits and applicable state and federal requirements.
Department Recommendation: The Department of Public Works requests the purchase of a Caterpillar, Inc. Model 320 Excavator.
Project Implications: Repair and replacement of sewer infrastructure will be severely hampered if the Department does not have the correct and necessary equipment to perform this type of work.
Community Issues/Concerns: No Community Issues/Concerns have been raised to the Department of Public Works.
Department Issues/Concerns: None have been raised by the Department of Public Works.
Contract Modification: New Procurement
Contract & Compliance Information (Provide Contractor and Subcontractor details.)
Not Applicable
Exhibits Attached (Provide copies of originals, number exhibits consecutively, and label all exhibits in the upper right corner.)
Exhibit 1: Sourcewell Contract # 011723-CAT
Exhibit 2: Justification Form
Exhibit 3: Cost Proposal Sheet
Contact Information (Type Name, Title, Agency and Phone)
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Roy Barnes, Deputy Director, Public Works, 404-612-6317
Contract Attached
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Yes
Previous Contracts
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Yes
Total Contract Value
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$0.00 |
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Previous Adjustments: |
$0.00 |
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This Request: |
$235,550.00 |
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TOTAL: |
$235,550.00 |
Grant Information Summary
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Cash |
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In-Kind |
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Approval to Award |
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Apply & Accept |
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Fiscal Impact / Funding Source
Funding Line 1:
201-540-5469-1410: Water & Sewer Revenue, Public Works, Maintenance Supplies
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Key Contract Terms |
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Start Date: Upon BOC Approval |
End Date: 12/31/2026 |
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Renewal/Extension Terms: No Renewal Options |
Overall Contractor Performance Rating: N/A
Would you select/recommend this vendor again?
Yes
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