Council Report

City of Mesa — City Council (2026-07-20)

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City Council Report 
 
Date: 
July 20, 2026 
To: 
City Council 
Through: 
Michael Kennington, Deputy City Manager/Chief Financial Officer 
From: 
Edward Quedens, Business Services Director 
 
Kristy Garcia, Procurement Administrator 
Subject: 
Use of a Cooperative Contract for the Purchase of an Electric Underground 
Cable Puller (Replacement) for the Fleet Services and Energy Resources 
Departments (Citywide) 
 
Recommendation 
 
Council is requested to approve the award as recommended.  
 
The Fleet Services and Energy Resources Departments and Procurement Services 
recommend authorizing the purchase using the Sourcewell cooperative contract with 
Global Rental Company, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $171,101, based on estimated 
requirements.   
 
Background / Discussion 
 
Energy Resources requires a replacement underground cable puller, as the existing unit 
has reached its end-of-life criteria and is recommended for retirement. A new cable puller is 
essential to ensure reliable underground electrical operations and to support ongoing utility 
construction and maintenance activities.  
 
This equipment is used daily to install electrical cable through underground conduit 
systems. Typical installations require between 5,000 and 10,000 pounds of pulling force to 
safely pull heavy cable through long conduit runs. The cable puller is a critical asset for 
maintaining efficient underground infrastructure and reducing the risk of cable damage, 
equipment failure, and project delays.  
 
The Sourcewell cooperative contract has been competitively bid and meets the City’s 
procurement requirements. Utilizing the Sourcewell contract allows the City to receive 
competitive rates based on a formally solicited agreement. The City believes the pricing is 
fair and reasonable and soliciting for this product and would not result in the City receiving 
more favorable pricing or terms.  
 
Purchase Information 
 
Action:  Award 
Procurement Type: Cooperative Contract Use 
Contract Number:  2026176

2 
 
Contracting Agency/Contract Number: Sourcewell/040924-ALT 
Local Consideration: Policy did not apply to this procurement method 
Funding Source: Electric Utility Replacement Extension & Renewal Fund 
 
 
AWARD RECOMMENDATION 
Quantity (1) – 2026 UP 8000 Underground Puller 
Base Price 
Chassis 
Other (Extendable Manhole Jib/Wireless Remote) 
Sub Total 
AZ Use Tax (5.6%) 
Delivery  
 
$131,342.46 
$9,435.00 
$16,470.00 
$157,247.46 
$8,805.86 
$5,047.00 
Total for One (1) unit  
$171,100.32 
 
Replacement for Vehicle #413