HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 23 - Vactor Ramjet Jetter MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JUNE 6, 2023
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF A VACTOR RAMJET JETTER FOR THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of a Vactor ramjet jetter
from Chastang Enterprises for the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Utility Enterprise Fund for a total amount not to
exceed $203,345.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for one 2023 Vactor Ramjet Truck Mounted Jetter on a
Ford F550 Chassis to replace unit # 32417 that is utilized for the
maintenance and cleaning of sanitary sewer lines. This vehicle is slated to
be replaced in the FY 2024 operating budget. However, delivery of heavy
vehicles (F450, F550, Dump Trucks and similar) are taking 12-18 months
for delivery. As such, staff is proposing to advance purchase of enterprise
funded vehicles prior to consideration of the FY 2024 budget since funds
have been identified in the current year operating budget.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy
Board) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and
Texas Government Code, Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the cooperative and contracts were awarded to
Chastang Enterprises. The Public Works Department, Fleet Services and
Purchasing staff reviewed the contract for departmental specification
compliance and pricing and determined that the contract would provide
the best product and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
RB/LW