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City of Nashua, Public Works Division
Board of Public Works Meeting Date: November 18, 2021
David Boucher, Superintendent Wastewater Department
Purchase of One Ford F-250 4Wheel Drive Pickup
To approve the purchase of one 2021 Ford F-250 4 Wheel Drive Pickup from
MHQ in Marlboro MA for the contract price of $43,410. Pricing for this purchase
will be off the Greater Boston Police Counsel contract. Additionally, approve the
purchase and installation of radio system from Motorola Solutions Inc. in an
amount not-to-exceed $5,000. Funding will be through Department: 169
Wastewater; Fund: WERF; Account Category 81 - Capital.
Quote sheet, specifications and history.
The Wastewater Department vehicle 11-033 is a 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid with
30,000 miles. This vehicle is on the WERF schedule for FY22. Although the
vehicle has low mileage it has corrosion issues to the undercarriage and brake
components. This vehicle is used by the Waste Water staff for transportation in
and around the city and for transportation to training classes.
The replacement will be a Ford F-250 4 wheel drive pickup for use in and around
the Waste Water Plant and pump stations. The new F-250 will be used by the
Waste Water Assistants performing grounds and maintenance tasks, it will be
also be equipped with a plow and will come with a 3 year 36,000 mile warranty
and a 5 year 50,000 powertrain warranty.
Car 11-003 will be kept as a transportation vehicle until the repairs make it not
feasible to repair.
