Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding the purchase approval of a Vactor 2100 Plus Sewer Truck. (Manuel Rojas, Assistant Director of Public Works)

In 2009 the City of San Luis purchased a refurbished 2000 Vac-Con sewer vacuum truck.  The truck has undergone several repairs, the level of customer service delivery has been significantly declining.  The Wastewater Division is working on various odor control methods, the mechanical cleaning of sewer collection system is the best-recommended process to maintain a healthy sewer collection system.  The many repairs of the vehicle and the additional strain to Fleet Service are causing an inefficient operation.  Staff met with City of Yuma staff and multiple vendors the last couple of years to develop a plan of action.   City of Yuma staff recommended the Vactor 2100 Plus with positive displacement for all sewer main line cleaning process. 

With the purchase of the new Vactor 2100 Plus unit, staff can continue with the Collection System maintenance program, minimizing odor complaints on known areas and start reducing chemical purchases.  Additionally, the Vactor 2100 Plus Unit has the hydro excavation kit option, which would assist in utility repairs, potholing and other types of excavations where minimal disturbances are required.  Staff recommends the purchase of the new Vactor 2100 Plus Sewer Truck under state contract #ADSP014-063234, as presented and allowed under San Luis City Code-Purchasing Section 36.01(G).  Because a planned project to replace Lift Station 300, sewer force main line turned out to be unnecessary after inspection, the Capital Improvement Bond money is available for this purchase.