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BACKGROUND Hydro-Excavators have evolved into highly specialized pieces of equipment with the ability to quickly excavate a precisely controlled excavation area while simultaneously removing spoils through the utilization of significantly enhanced vactor-truck technology. A Hydro-Excavator will save on labor hours; reduce wear and tear on the traditional vactor-truck equipment (designed for pipeline jetting and maintenance) in the fleet which are currently serving double duty as hydro-excavators; and will add a margin of safety over conventional excavators, in particular when working in close proximity to electrical and natural gas utilities. DISCUSSION Staff has performed extensive research into a broad cross-section of the hydro- excavators currently on the market by reviewing literature and product videos, through conversations with colleagues at other agencies, and by attending product demonstrations. Staff ultimately narrowed the field down to eight different hydro- excavators from various manufacturers, and ultimately took part in five demonstrations of hydro-excavating equipment, including a demo of DSRSD's "Camel" equipment from the same manufacturer. The exhaustive research led to staff consensus that the Mud Dog 1200 is the superior piece of equipment possessing the highest degree of operational flexibility found on the market today, and it is equipped, sized and powered most suitably for the excavation requirements, working conditions, soil types, and terrain encountered on a typical work day (see Attachment #1, Specifications). The total cost of the chassis mounted Mud Dog 1200, including delivery, is $455,330 (see Attachment #2, Pricing Schedule). The Mud Dog 1200 Hydro-Excavator is manufactured by Super Products, LLC in New Berlin, Wisconsin, who is listed as an approved vendor by the National Joint Powers Alliance. Completing the purchase through a Cooperative Purchase Agreement in conjunction with the National Joint Powers Alliance meets the City's competitive bidding requirement. Super Products will also provide mechanic's training at their Wisconsin factory at no cost to the City. The City will be responsible for the mechanic's travel expenses, estimated to be less than $2,000, which is included in the amount of the requested PO (see Attachment#3, Travel Expenses). Super Products, LLC is represented locally by 3T Equipment Company, Inc. in Santa Rosa, CA, and it is expected that they will provide local support for the Mud Dog as needed. The estimated cost of licensing and tax is $48,000 (see Attachment #4, Licensing and Tax), which is included in the amount of the requested PO. Page 2 of 3