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Gardner City utilities commission backs recommendation to contract with KC Bobcat for compact excavator
Summary
The Gardner City Utilities Advisory Commission voted Nov. 7 to recommend that City Council authorize a contract with KC Bobcat for a compact excavator, citing the machine’s ability to pass through 36‑inch gates and a low bid of $43,491.34 (plus insurance and shipping).
The Gardner City Utilities Advisory Commission voted Nov. 7 to recommend that the City Council authorize the city administrator to execute a contract with KC Bobcat for a 2024 stand‑alone compact excavator with soil conditioner, staff said.
Staff presenting the request said three bids were solicited under the city’s purchasing policy and that all three bids included three‑year warranties; KC Bobcat submitted the lowest price. "This will allow us to enter through a 36 wide gate without removing any section of the fence," Unidentified Speaker 1 said in describing the operational need. The staff packet listed a purchase price of $43,491.34 plus insurance and shipping; final price and applicable grant adjustments will be established at delivery, the presenter said.
Commissioners asked whether the machine was a replacement or a supplement; staff replied it is an additional, smaller unit intended to supplement a full‑size loader and to reduce the need to remove fence sections during maintenance. After discussion, a motion to approve the recommendation was made by Lon and seconded by Wohler; the commission approved the recommendation by voice vote ("Aye").
Votes at a glance: • Recommendation to City Council to contract with KC Bobcat for compact excavator — motion by Lon; second by Wohler; voice vote recorded as "Aye;" motion carries. This action directs staff to request City Council authorization (no final City Council contract award recorded in these minutes). • Consent agenda approval — recorded as made by Wohler and seconded by Pawn; voice vote carried earlier in the meeting. • Motion to adjourn — recorded as motion by Plan; second by Waller; carried by voice vote at meeting end.
Next steps: The commission’s action was a recommendation to the City Council; staff said final contract terms (shipping, insurance and any grant adjustments) will be established at delivery and will proceed only after the council‑level authorization.
