REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRIAN BARR, Director
General Services Department
BY: MIGUEL RAMIREZ, Senior Management Analyst
General Services Department
SUBJECT
Title
Approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to Haaker Equipment Company Inc. of La Verne, California for the purchase of one Vactor sewer cleaning truck in the amount of $629,333 for the Department of Public Utilities, Wastewater Management Division
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the award of a cooperative purchase agreement to Haaker Equipment Company Inc. of La Verne, California for the purchase of one Vactor sewer cleaning truck in the amount of $629,333.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Utilities is requesting approval to purchase one Vactor sewer cleaning truck as a replacement. The new truck will be used by the Wastewater Management Division to perform flushing, obstruction removal, and maintenance related to the Wastewater Treatment system. The General Services Department recommends this purchase based on the age and hours of the sewer cleaning truck identified for replacement. The new truck will be purchased through a competitively solicited cooperative procurement process administered by Sourcewell (a State of Minnesota local government agency).
BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Utilities, Wastewater Management Division is responsible for the collection and treatment of wastewater produced by the City of Fresno. This is accomplished through the operation and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Plant as well as the collection system supplying it. The maintenance of the sewer collection system is performed using nine sewer cleaning trucks. These specialized vehicles are essential for blasting through obstructions with high-pressure water jets, vacuuming debris with suction hoses, and excavating sewer collection lines for repairs throughout the city. Currently, one of these units has been identified for replacement.
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