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City of Nashua, Public Works Division
Board of Public Works Meeting Date: January 25, 2018
Nicholas Caggiano - Superintendent
Parks and Recreation Department
Portable Compressor Purchase.
To approve the purchase of a replacement portable air compressor from ATS
Equipment of Boston, MA for the sum of $22,943. Funding will be through
Department: 177 Park & Recreation; Fund: Trusts; Account Classification: 71
Equipment.
Quote and specifications from ATS Equipment.
The current air compressor has been deemed unrepairable by the Fleet Manager.
The unit, a 1985 Sullivan, is so old that parts are no longer available. The unit has
no trade in value and will be sent to the State for auction. The compressor will be
used for the maintenance of the six soccer fields, softball field, and Gatehouse at
Mine Falls Park blowing out the irrigation systems of the 7 fields, the concession
stand and repairing leaks that come up during the season. At Holman Stadium it
will be used for the same things as well as the winterization of the stadium
restrooms, concession stands, suites, locker rooms, and laundry facility. There
were three bids received for this purchase. The bids were analyzed by the
Superintendent and the Fleet Manager. The Doosan compressor was the only one
to meet the required specifications. The purchase of the Doosan compressor will
keep the compressors consistent throughout the city which will help with repairs
and parts availability. The unit comes with a one year 2,000 hour warranty on all
of the systems other than the air end which has a 2 year 4,000 hour warranty. The
compressor will be serviced out of the local branch in Candia, NH. Based on this
information it is the recommendation of the Superintendent and the Fleet Manager
that the Doosan compressor be purchased.
