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Purchase a solid waste replacement cab and chassis - Authorize the purchase of a new Peterbilt CNG cab and chassis from Coast Counties Peterbilt, Inc. through the Sourcewell Cooperative contract, and authorize Coast Counties Peterbilt to repair, refurbish, and install an existing solid waste body on the new cab and chassis in the amount of $331,189.56, and approve the appropriation of funds from the Solid Waste Fund.
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Agenda Date: 05/04/2026
Prepared by: Jason Serpa, Public Works Manager, 713-4533, jason.serpa@visalia.city; Nick Bartsch, Public Works Director, 713-4052, nick.bartsch@visalia.city
Department Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the purchase of a new Peterbilt CNG cab and chassis from Coast Counties Peterbilt, Inc. through the Sourcewell Cooperative contract (#032824), and authorize Coast Counties Peterbilt, Inc. to repair, refurbish, and install the existing solid waste body on the new cab and chassis in the amount of $331,189.56, and approve the appropriation of funds from the Solid Waste Fund.
Summary:
The Solid Waste Department is seeking authorization to purchase a new solid waste cab and chassis (only) to replace a truck that was damaged in a fire while on route in late 2025. The existing solid waste body from the burned unit will be salvaged, refurbished, and used to swap to the new cab and chassis as it is still in good condition. The cab and chassis purchase that is being proposed is a CNG powered truck and will be re-outfitted by Coast Counties Peterbilt of Porterville, CA as needed. An appropriation of $331,189.56 from the Solid Waste Fund is needed.
Background Discussion:
On September 23, 2025, a residential truck was servicing green cans on Meadow Street when a suspected gas leak occurred and the truck's cab burst into flames while on the route. Because the gas leak perpetuated the fire and continued to burn, the cab and chassis portion of the truck was a total l...
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