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Item Coversheet Page 1 of 1 <br /> in <br /> Mass Transit <br /> DATE: 4/10/2017 <br /> MEMO: 7652-2017 <br /> TO: Mayor and City Council <br /> FROM: Tim Gleason,City Manager <br /> John,Williams,Transit Administrator <br /> SUBJECT: Rebuilding of bus engine <br /> SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City to execute a purchase order for rebuilding of the <br /> engine to Cummins Crosspoint in an amount not to exceed$26,335.29. <br /> BACKGROUND: The vehicle is a 2001 Gillig with an ISL Cummins engine that developed major internal engine blow-by.As a <br /> result,it has blown all of the seals out of the engine.It is requiring a full rebuild. <br /> Transit's Maintenance Department does not have the expertise to provide bus engine overhauls or to replace engines.We have <br /> chosen to utilize Cummins Crosspoint,LLC(Normal,IL)to service the Cummins engines that power all of Transit's buses and <br /> trolleys. Cummins Crosspoint distributes and services Cummins engines in a five state area.Cummins Crosspoint has done many <br /> engine repairs for the Transit System in the past and maintenance staff is confident that the firm is qualified and capable of doing <br /> this work. <br /> PRIOR COUNCIL ACTION: N/A <br /> POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: No objections expected <br /> INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: <br /> Jerome Parker,Resident,General Manager <br /> Chris Bergschneider,Maintenance Manager <br /> STAFF REFERENCE: John Williams <br /> BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: <br /> The cost of the rebuild is covered by State and Federal Grants.Immediate repairs are needed to ensure enough transit vehicles are <br /> available for routes. <br /> ATTACHMENTS: <br /> Description Type <br /> Resolution Authorizing a purchase order for rebuilding Resolution I.ctter <br /> engine <br /> Invoice Backup Material <br /> https:Hdecatur.novusagenda.com/AgendaWeb/Coversheet.aspx?ItemID=1111 4/17/2017 <br />