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8 <br /> THE CITY OF <br /> CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT <br /> pL£ASANTON <br /> May 18, 2021 <br /> Operations Services <br /> TITLE: APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A FLUSHER TRUCK FOR <br /> OPERATIONS SERVICES FROM VAC-CON, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF <br /> $344,178.59 <br /> SUMMARY <br /> The Operations Services Department Utilities Division requires the operation of a <br /> flushertruck to maintain the City's sewer and storm lines.The current flusher truck(Unit <br /> 166) is a 2005 Sterling L-7501 with 55,944 miles. The mounting of the body to the frame <br /> has failed deeming the vehicle unsafe for operations.Staff has received an estimate of <br /> $13,800 a month to rent a similar truck to continue maintenance operations until a <br /> replacement truck can be purchased.To date, $91,273.91 has been spent on <br /> maintenance for Unit 166. <br /> RECOMMENDATION <br /> Approve the purchase of a flushertruck for Operations Services and authorize the City <br /> Manager to execute a Purchase Order with Vac-Con, Inc. in the amount of$344,178.59. <br /> FINANCIAL STATEMENT <br /> This purchase would be funded by the Sewer Replacement Fund (434) in FY 2020/21. <br /> However, per the City's purchasing practices, since the unit would not be received until <br /> the nextfiscal year, a FY 2021/22 mid-year budget adjustment will be required to remit <br /> payment upon receipt of the unit. <br />