Title/Name/Summary
All-Electric Class 8 Kenworth T880E Dump Truck and Charging Equipment Purchase
History
The Utilities Division of Orland Park Public Works currently utilizes a 2004 Sterling L7501 for towing equipment and hauling spoils for projects. At over twenty-two (22) years old, it has accumulated significant utilization. This truck has reached the end of its practical life, as parts have become obsolete and hard to procure. The replacement for the truck was scheduled and budgeted for in FY26.
The Illinois EPA’s “Driving a Cleaner Illinois” program, funded by the Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust, prioritizes the replacement of older diesel Class 4-8 trucks (model years 1992-2009) with all-electric alternatives to mitigate NOx emissions from the Volkswagen emissions scandal. As a government-eligible entity operating in a priority area, the Village of Orland Park was awarded a grant for 75% reimbursement on eligible costs for both the electric vehicle and the necessary charging equipment.
Public Works staff propose acquiring a Kenworth T880E all-electric Class 8 truck equipped with an electric Power Take Off (PTO) and dump body. The T880E is the industry’s first and only class 8 vocational battery-electric truck designed for heavy-duty applications.
The all-electric truck is equipped with a 625 kW-hour battery pack that gives it a range of two hundred (200) miles per charge. This will guarantee the truck exceeds the division’s current daily operational needs to tow equipment and haul material.
To support the all-electric vehicle, a dedicated level 3 DC fast charging station will be installed at Public Works. This level 3 charger is essential to ensuring quick turnaround times without disrupting workflows.
The total for the truck and charger is not to exceed $721,740.15. As the grant reimburses 75% of the costs, the Village’s final obligation would not exceed $180,435.04. The Village will cover the total project cost up front and obtain reimbursement per the Grant Agreement between the IEPA and The Village of Orland Park.
CIT Trucks LLC in Mokena, Illinois, is the authorized dealer for the Kenworth T880E all-electric Class 8 truck.
This agenda item is being considered by the Committee of the Whole and the Village Board of Trustees on the same evening.
Financial Impact
Funds in the amount of $230,000.00 were allocated in account 5008100-570200 for the purchase of a replacement truck. The remaining will be paid by reimbursement of the grant in FY26. If reimbursement is planned in FY27, a budget amendment in FY26 may be required for the payment of invoice until grant funds are received.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to recommend to the Village Board to waive the competitive bid process and authorize the approval and execution of a sole source vendor contract with CIT Trucks of Mokena, Illinois, for the purchase of one (1) Kenworth T880E Class 8 battery-electric truck with dump body and charging equipment for an amount not to exceed $721,740.15.