disc harrow purchase memo

Other October 20, 2022 · 1 page(s)

Memo from the Director of Public Works requesting approval to buy a 12‑ft Monroe‑Tufline disc harrow to maintain CREP-enrolled border fields at the Town Water Reuse Farm because saplings are establishing and the CREP agreement requires plowing/disking and reseeding. The FY2023 Enterprise Capital Budget included $14,000 but vendor quotes rose (previous $12,200) to a $15,680–$21,500 range; staff recommends purchasing from Binkley & Hurst at $15,680 and proposes a motion to approve up to that price.

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THE TOWN OF CENTREVILLE 101 LAWYERS ROW CENTREVILLE, MD 21617
410-758-1180 FAX 410-758-4741 WWW.TOWNOFCENTREVILLE.ORG
MEMORANDUM
October 10, 2022
TO: Chip Koogle, Town Manager
FROM: Clifford Matthews, Director of Public Works
RE: Purchase Consideration of a 12ft Disc Harrow
In the approved FY2023 Enterprise Capital Budget was $14,000 for the purchase of a 12-ft disc
harrow for field maintenance at the Water Reuse Farm. The Town has approximately 23 acres of
border fields enrolled in a CREP (Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program) with USDA
Farm Services at the Water Reuse Farm. This program states that these areas are mandatory non-
tilled and no-mow from April 15th to August 15th. The lack of activity results in saplings
growing in certain areas each year; just mowing does not terminate or deter this. Per the
program, this is not allowed and the area must be maintained by plowing, disking and reseeding
with native grasses.
The budgeted price of $12,200 plus freight quoted 2/17/22, post-COVID inflation. Due to
inflated cost of manufacturing, freight increases, and supply chain issues only two vendors
responding, with availability and prices from $15,680 to $21,500.
Staff recommends the purchase of the 12ft Monroe-Tufline disc from Binkley & Hurst for
$15,680.
Respectfully submitted for your consideration.
PROPOSED MOTION:
I MAKE A MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF THE 12FT MONROE-TUFLINE
DISC HARROW FROM BINKLEY & HURST AT THE PRICE NOT TO EXCEED $15,680.