Title
Purchase of Vacuum Excavator (Ordinance S-46684)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Ditch Witch of Arizona, Inc. for the purchase of one trailer mounted vacuum excavator. This item will have a one-time expenditure of $57,618. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Public Works Department is responsible for the purchase of fleet assets and has identified a trailer-mounted pressure washer that has exceeded its life cycle. The requested trailer-mounted vacuum excavator is a replacement to the pressure washer and is a safer, more efficient way to clear fluid and debris from trenches and pipes. This unit will be used frequently to clean out basins, pumps and holes using high-powered vacuum suction, reducing injury to workers and reducing the chance of cutting underground utility lines.
Procurement Information
Request for Quote (RFQ) 20-FSD-049 was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. One bid was received at the total below:
Ditch Witch of Arizona: $57,618
Contract Term
This contract will begin on or about Council approval on June 3, 2020.
Financial Impact
Expenditures will not exceed $57,618 over the life of the contract. Funds are available in the Water Services Department's Operating budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Water Services and Public Works Departments.