FROM: Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin, Director of Operations & Maintenance
SUBJECT:
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COMBINATION SEWER CLEANING TRUCK REFURBISHMENT
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
A. Approve a Sole Source Purchase Order to Haaker Equipment Company to refurbish one Combination Sewer Cleaning Truck for a total amount not to exceed $402,186, not including applicable sales tax and freight; and
B. Approve a contingency of $60,328 (15%).
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BACKGROUND
Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) owns and operates four Combination Sewer Cleaning trucks within its fleet. The trucks maintain the collection systems by cleaning sewer pipes and pump station wet wells, and by responding to emergencies such as sewer spills, using a combination of vacuum and water-jetting technology.
The Combination Sewer Cleaning trucks consist of specialized cleaning equipment with controls, hydraulic systems, and a large tank debris body mounted on a chassis. These trucks service more than 380 miles of regional pipes and 15 outlying pump stations, three reliable units are required to complete the annual volume of work and comply with the Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) as required by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).
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 refurbishment is experiencing increasing electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic failures due to age and corrosion. Continued repairs are becoming less effective and cost-efficient, making refurbishment or replacement the only viable long-term options.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
Refurbish the truck through the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)-authorized service representative to restore the equipment to near-new condi...
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