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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 15, 2010 TITLE: CONTRACT AWARD WITH HAAKER EQUIPMENT COMPANY FOR REFURBISH VACTOR SEWER TRUCKS (SPEC. NO. 10 -043) CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 1s' Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Award a contract to Haaker Equipment Company for refurbishing two Vactor sewer trucks in the amount not to exceed $217,105. DISCUSSION The Fleet Division of Finance and Management Services Agency maintains 762 operated vehicles. The City purchased in 2001 and 2002, the two Vactor sewer trucks. With constant contact with water and debris, the sewer trucks have reached a point where pumps, hoses and water tanks need to be replaced. Quotes received by staff defined new sewer trucks cost $328,000 each, complying with the alternative fuel AQMD requirement. In evaluating the financial impact of refurbishing the sewer trucks at one -third the cost of new sewer trucks, Fleet and Public Works endorse the task of overhauling the mechanical parts since the mileage and life expectancy of the truck chassis has not be maximized to date. The notice inviting bids was advertised on October 13, 2010, and bids were solicited. A summary of the bid invitations and bids received is as follows: 2 Invitations For Bid mailed 1 Bid received Bids were solicited and opened on October 27, 2010 and evaluated. The bid received from Haaker Equipment Company as the sole Southern California authorized Vactor dealer is responsive to the specifications and meets the City's requirements. To allow for unanticipated charges, an additional five percent contingency has been included in the award amount. 22H -1