Agenda Item Wording:
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Purchase of Two (2) CNG-Powered Solid Waste Trucks - Award the purchase of two (2) CNG-powered commercial front-load solid waste trucks to E.M. Tharp of Porterville, CA through the Sourcewell Cooperative contract in the amount of $962,748 and appropriate an additional $12,800 to the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund.
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Deadline for Action: 4/7/2025
Submitting Department: Public Works
Contact Name and Phone Number:
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 award the purchase of two (2) CNG-powered commercial front-load solid waste trucks to E.M. Tharp of Porterville, CA through the Sourcewell Cooperative contract in the amount of $962,748 and appropriate an additional $12,800 to the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund.
Background Discussion:
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 24/25 Budget. The type and quantity of trucks to be replaced are as follows:
(2) Commercial Front Loader (VH0309)
In the past, the City has utilized Congested Mitigation & Air Quality (CMAQ) funds to supplement costs to purchase Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) solid waste vehicles. Over the past 3 years, staff has recommended and purchased diesel-powered trucks in order to diversify the fleet and lower the costs of operation. 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 FY23/24, this ratio had been achieved. While the CMAQ funds are no longer available for the current needed replacements, Staff is recommending the new purchases revert back to CNG powered trucks to be able to continue utilizi...
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