REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: JOE VARGAS, Director
Department of Transportation
BY: BRIAN BARR, Assistant Director
Department of Transportation
SUBJECT
Title
Approve the award of a purchase contract to Haaker Equipment Company Inc. of La Verne, California for the purchase of one Vactor sewer cleaning truck in the amount of $579,593 for the Department of Public Works
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the award of a purchase contract to Haaker Equipment Company Inc. of La Verne, California for the purchase of one Vactor sewer cleaning truck in the amount of $579,593.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Public Works (DPW), Street Maintenance Division seeks to purchase one Vactor sewer cleaning truck to perform flushing, obstruction removal, and maintenance related to the storm water conveyance system. The truck will be purchased as a replacement through a competitively solicited cooperative procurement process administered by Sourcewell, formerly the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA).
BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Works, Street Maintenance Division is responsible for maintaining 1,740 miles of City streets and boulevards. Along with repairing potholes and cracks in the pavement, the street maintenance team is tasked with cleaning the storm water conveyance system. To accomplish this, one sewer cleaning truck is used to vacuum contaminated water, remove oils, and clear out debris.
This work to the storm water collection system is currently done with one aging truck struggling with maintenance issues. The new truck will consist of a specialized hydro excavating vacuum with a large inlet designed to move bigger material. The new unit will be built on the proven Kenworth T880 chassis, updated with the latest emissions technology, exceeding the US 2010 emissions standard.
The truck identified for replacement is on a 10 year or 5,000 hour replacement schedule which has been established by the Fleet Management Divi...
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