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Commission approves $94,750 purchase of site dumper for cemetery division
Summary
The commission accepted the low bid from Southwest JCB of Las Cruces to purchase a site dumper for the Parks and Open Spaces cemetery division for $94,750. Staff said the machine is intended to replace tasks performed by a longtime dump truck and to improve safety and efficiency.
The Hobbs City Commission voted Tuesday to approve a bid to purchase a site dumper for the Parks and Open Spaces Department cemetery division from Southwest JCB of Las Cruces for $94,750.
Brian Wagner, parks and open spaces director, said the machine will be the second piece of new cemetery equipment this fiscal year and will replace or supplement a 6-yard dump truck the city has used for years. Wagner described operational advantages: a four-cubic-yard debris body, a swiveling dump that can dump to either side, and an operator cab with heating and air conditioning to protect operators from dust and weather.
Why staff recommended the purchase Wagner said staff reviewed similar equipment at national cemeteries and determined the dumper’s maneuverability would reduce the need to back larger trucks into graves and reduce the chance of creating a mess during grave backfill operations. The unit will not dump directly into larger dump trucks; the existing dump truck will be kept as a backup for hauling material off site.
Vote and procurement details The city received three bids and awarded the contract to the lowest responsive bidder, Southwest JCB of Las Cruces, for $94,750. Commissioner Girth moved to approve the bid; Commissioner Smith seconded. The vote was unanimous.
Ending Wagner said the unit should serve the cemetery division for many years and staff will retain the existing dump truck for occasional hauling tasks.
