Equipment Procurement for NY Municipality, Simplified with Package Deal
(SAUK CENTRE, MINNESOTA, August 20th, 2020) – The Town of Irondequoit's Department of Public Works was looking to replace some antiquated fleet assets. To assist with the new assets' procurement, they looked to Nick Padulo, Commercial & Municipal Account Manager, with Tracey Road Equipment in Rochester, NY. The town would be replacing their 1998 Talbert 35-ton lowboy and 1998 Mack Tractor that was nearing the end of its service life. The new tractor-trailer pair would be used to haul various equipment ranging from large excavators, dozers, to mini loaders and skid-steers. At times it would potentially be used to move double drum rollers. Along with the transporting of equipment, the tractor-trailer pair would also transport pallets full of sandbags. The Town of Irondequoit borders three major waterways; over the last few years, it has utilized the sandbags to combat the rising lake water levels.
The Town of Irondequoit worked with Nick to procure the new tractor-trailer pair, a 2021 Freightliner 122SD, and a 2020 Felling 35 ton XF-70 HDG (hydraulic detachable gooseneck), which they took delivery of this past spring. "I sold both units, Irondequoit's DPW bought the truck from me because we (Tracey Road Equipment), could offer the full package,” said Nick. The Town of Irondequoit was familiar with the Felling brand having purchase a Felling FT-16 IT-I, drop deck tilt bed trailer a few years earlier thru Tracey Road in 2018. “They have enjoyed the quality product and like the fact it is offered on Sourcewell (Formally NJPA) and NYS OGS contracts which makes purchasing easy for muni's," said Padulo. Sourcewell is a government agency that holds hundreds of competitively solicited cooperative contracts ready for use, with Felling Trailers being one of them. For over 10 –years, Felling Trailers has held a contract as an approved vendor with Sourcewell. Sourcewell members have the ability to purchase any of Felling's 240 trailer models at an exceptional value through Sourcewell's competitively solicited contract.
“They (Town of Irondequoit’s DPW), also like the fact that Felling is able to customize based on the customer's needs. They are loving the trailer!!” Nick worked with Irondequoit’s Dept. of Public Works to ensure that the 35-ton hydraulic detach would accommodate the load angle needs for their various equipment. This was done with a few custom specifications: custom 36" front fold over ramps in lieu of the standard 26", 35º approximate, full-height trunnion approach with grousers, full-length modular wheel covers, and center decking. Keeping operator safety and ease of use in mind, they also added extra D-ring tie-downs, amber strobe lights in the tailboard, and an adjustable aluminum folding oversized load sign. "The special front ramps, rear signage, and lights all make the application easier for the operator,” said Padulo.
About the Town of Irondequoit
The Town of Irondequoit is one of the largest suburbs in Monroe County, with a population of over 51,000. Three major waterways border the town; Lake Ontario, Irondequoit Bay, and the Genesee River, and the City of Rochester, NY, located just northeast of the city limits.
About Tracey Road Equipment
Tracey Road Equipment is a premier heavy-duty truck and construction equipment company that serves the New York State region from 7 locations. Serving municipalities and highway & construction professionals in the Central & Western New York, Capital District, as well as the Catskill, Hudson Valley, Adirondack, and Fingerlakes regions. They represent a full range of trucks, trailers, machines, and attachments from some of the leading manufacturers in the industry. At Tracey Road Equipment, they are dedicated to offering the best purchasing options for their customers, and remaining up to date and competitive with Municipal OGS Contracts.
About Felling Trailers, Inc.
Felling Trailers is a family-owned and operated Full Line Trailer Manufacturer located in Central
Minnesota. Started in 1974, Felling Trailers, Inc. has grown from a small shop to a factory and office complex that today covers over 325,000 square feet. Felling’s pride and differentiation is its customized trailer division. Its engineers utilize the latest Industry-leading design techniques, and its experienced metal craftspeople use cutting-edge technology to turn its customers' conceptual trailer needs into a tangible product. Felling has been providing innovative trailer solutions to the transportation industry for over 45 years. Felling Trailers' current capabilities allow them to provide a high-quality product that is distributed across North America and internationally. Felling Trailers, Inc. is an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certified company, WBENC-Certified WBE company, and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For more information, contact 1.800.245.2809, sales@felling.com, or visit them on the web at www.felling.com. You can also follow them on Twitter (@FellingTrailers), Facebook (Felling Trailers, Inc.), and Pinterest.
Contact: Rebecca Gerads, Marketing Coordinator
Company: Felling Trailers, Inc.
Address: 1525 Main Street South
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
Phone: 1.800.245.2809
Fax: 320.352.5230
E-mail: Rebecca.gerads@felling.com
