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Discussion: <br />The Vactor Sewer Cleaning Truck was first budgeted to be replaced in 2009, and again <br />in the 2010 and 2011 adopted Budgets under the Sanitary Sewer Enterprise Fund (730- <br />4823-7030). The 2011 Budget currently has $330,000 included under this Fund. Public <br />Works Staff has evaluated several vendors and obtained quotes for new units from the <br />State of Minnesota Cooperative Purchasing Venture. <br />While the cost of a new sewer cleaning unit can be an overwhelming dollar amount at <br />first appearance, the long term cost of running a unit beyond the 15 year mark has the <br />potential of costing even more with continued repairs. While the City has been fortunate <br />to not be impacted by major repairs to date, they are inevitable. By utilizing the State <br />Contract, the City will be able to take advantage the best costs on products for all <br />government agencies. <br />In the summer of 2010, Public Works Staff investigated and operated various <br />manufacturer units, as well as interviewing the vendors. Staff concluded the Vactor <br />model 2100+ would be best suited for the Department and will serve the City for the <br />next 15+ years. The lowest total cost (with the trade in of the old unit) is $296,541.79 <br />plus sales tax and any applicable license fees and was provided by MacQueen <br />Equipment, Inc. Not included in this cost are two items that staff recommends to be <br />installed to aid in the operation and maintenance of the unit: <br />Auto Lube for the Chassis $7,578.00 plus sales tax (To be installed by the <br />vendor) <br />Pro-vision camera system $1,255.00 + sales tax (To be installed by staff) <br />The total cost of the 2011 Vactor 2100 with the above items would be $305,374.79 plus <br />sales tax and applicable license fees. <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends the purchase of a 2011 Vactor 2100 from MacQueen Equipment <br />along with the installation of the auto lube for the chassis and pro-vision camera system <br />at a cost of $305,374.79 plus sales tax and any applicable license fees from account <br />number 730-4823-7030. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Don Peterson <br />Public Works Supervisor <br />Vactor Report <br />Jan 10, 2011 <br />Page 2