FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Rob Thompson, Assistant General Manager
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REPLACEMENT PURCHASE OF A COMBINATION SEWER CLEANING VEHICLE
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION:
A. Approve a Purchase Order to Haaker Equipment Company to purchase one new/unused Combination Sewer Cleaning Truck using Sourcewell Cooperative Contract No. 122017-FSC-2 for a total amount not to exceed $775,410, including freight and taxes; and
B. Approve a contingency of $23,262 (3%).
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BACKGROUND
The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) owns and operates three combination sewer cleaning trucks within its fleet. These trucks are the primary means of removing rags and grit from the collection system while cleaning sewer pipes and pump station wet wells using a combination of vacuum and water jetting technology. These trucks are also invaluable responding to emergencies such as sewer spills. OC San services approximately 389 miles of regional pipes and 15 outlying pump stations. Three trucks are needed to complete the volume of work on an annual basis.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
* Participate in local, state, and national cooperative purchasing programs
* Maintain a proactive asset management program
* Ensure the public's money is wisely spent
PROBLEM
The truck identified for replacement is 13 years old with 260,600 miles. It is nearing the end of its useful life and is experiencing increased system breakdowns requiring costly repairs. In addition to the expenses of the necessary repairs, the length of time the unit is out of service to perform the repairs limits staff's ability to perform scheduled sewer cleaning without a rental truck while carrying out the repairs.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Replace an existing combination sewer cleaning truck that is aging with a new truck to ensure proper maintenance of the collection system and the ability to respond to sewer spills effectively. The new ...
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