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�!; r <br /> The stainless steel fuel tank, battery box, stacks and control box are required because the piece of <br /> equipment has an expected life of 15 years and is used and stored outside in the weather <br />' elements. The stainless steel will require less maintenance than standard steel. <br /> The preheating element allows the asphalt to be preheated prior to application without employees <br /> coming in early to start the machine. <br /> The automatic shut off feature is required to avoid having the operator splashed with hot asphalt <br /> when loading the machine. <br /> The vapor bottles with cylinder racks are required to operate the heat lance system for burning <br /> weeds from cracks prior to pouring of the asphalt. <br /> The closure for the compressor is required to protect it from the elements. <br /> The pump saver prevents the pump from operating, when the wand trigger is released, which <br /> would otherwise place a strain on the pump. <br /> The engine block heater prevents the diesel fuel from gelling during cold weather operations. <br /> The second low bidder meets the City of Decatur specifications in the areas mentioned above. <br /> It is staff recommendation to accept the second low bid of Woody's Municipal Supply to furnish � <br /> a 1999 Stepp LJK-120-D diesel powered crack sealer for$36,615. � <br />