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Purchase of Three (3) Diesel-Powered Solid Waste Trucks - Authorize the purchase of three (3) diesel-powered commercial front-load solid waste trucks from Haaker Equipment Company of Tulare through the Sourcewell Cooperative contract in the amount of $1,416,410.
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Prepared by: Jason Serpa, Public Works Manager, jason.serpa@visalia.city, 713-4533 Nick Bartsch, Public Works Director, nick.bartsch@visalia.city, 713-4052
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the purchase of three (3) Diesel-powered commercial front-load solid waste trucks from Haaker Equipment Company of Tulare, CA through the Sourcewell Cooperative contract (110223-MCN) in the amount of $1,416,410.
Summary:
In accordance with the replacement schedule set by the City's capital improvement program, the Solid Waste Division within the Public Works Department is seeking the authorization to replace two (2) commercial front-load solid waste trucks that were included in the FY 25/26 Budget. An additional growth truck is also being sought for purchase. The type and quantity of trucks to be purchased are as follows:
(3) Commercial Front Loader (VH0309)
Background Discussion:
In the past, City staff has recommended a mix of diesel and CNG-powered solid waste trucks to diversify the fleet in case of CNG outage and to lower costs. The goal of fleet diversification was to bring the fleet to a diesel to CNG ratio of 25% diesel power and 75% CNG power. As of today, the solid waste fleet is comprised of 49 CNG-powered and 15 diesel-powered trucks, which nearly satisfies the diversification. For this purchase, staff has been presented with three diesel-powered solid waste trucks that are already near production end and would not have the standard lead time of 8-12 months to be built. Staff expects these three trucks to be delivered by calendar year-end.
Haaker Equipment Company is the McNeilus solid waste body dealer in the area ...
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