HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 22 - Vactor Repair MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: APRIL 1, 2025
SUBJECT: TRANSMISSION AND ELECTRICAL REPAIR FOR VACTOR UNIT NO.
31404
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the transmission and electrical repair
for Vactor Unit No. 31404 from Kinloch Equipment & Supply, Inc. for the
Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Fleet) for an amount not to
exceed $26,101.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for transmission and electrical repairs to Vactor Unit No.
31404. The transmission has failed along with the electrical wiring
harness. This unit is a hydro-excavator that uses a pressurized water jet
to excavate in the right of way without damaging other utilities.
The purchase for the transmission and electrical repair for Vactor Unit No.
31404 will be made by Kinloch Equipment & Supply, Inc., who specializes
in heavy truck and hydro excavator repair/service and will be made as a
sole source purchase in accordance with Local Government Code
Chapter 252, Subchapter B, §252.022. General Exemptions (a)(7)(3).
Staff recommends approval.
RB/TM