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THE CITY OF <br /> " --°""°a° •-'-'�'J CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT 14 <br /> pL EASANTONe <br /> June 16, 2015 <br /> Operations Services <br /> TITLE: APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A NEW "MUD DOG" 1200 HYDRO- <br /> EXCAVATOR INCLUDING CHASSIS/MOUNTING, DELIVERY, LICENSING, <br /> TAX AND FACTORY TRAINING <br /> SUMMARY <br /> Much of the emergency as well as routine excavation performed by Operations staff <br /> requires the delicacy of hydro-excavating (excavation using a high pressure water <br /> nozzle with spoils being simultaneously removed through a high capacity integrated <br /> vacuum system) in order to safely work in close proximity to electrical, natural gas, and <br /> other underground assets. Currently Operations staff is utilizing their conventional Vac- <br /> Con equipment, which is designed for pipe cleaning and pipe jetting, for their hydro- <br /> excavating needs. The purchase of this piece of equipment will significantly increase <br /> efficiency, safety, and will decrease wear and tear on existing equipment which is not <br /> intended nor designed for hydro-excavating use. <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> It is recommended a Purchase Order in the amount of$505,330 be issued to enable the <br /> Utilities Division to invest in the purchase of a Mud Dog Hydro-Excavator complete with <br /> chassis, delivery, licensing, tax, and factory training. The purchase will be made through <br /> a Cooperative Purchase Agreement in conjunction with the National Joint Powers <br /> Alliance, which meets the City's competitive bidding requirement. <br /> FINANCIAL STATEMENT <br /> The total cost of this equipment complete with chassis, delivery, licensing, tax, and <br /> training is $505,330 which has been budgeted in the Vehicle Replacement Fund. The <br /> Fund balance is currently $2.4 million. <br />