Title
Emergency Vactor Repair - Board Approval
History
The Village of Orland Park currently owns a 2002 combination high pressure sewer jetter and vacuum unit (Vehicle #6076) manufactured by Vactor Manufacturing Inc. of Streator, Illinois, and is operated by the Utilities Division of the Public Works Department. The Sterling L7501 Truck currently has 39,810 miles and 7,987 hours on the chassis.
The chassis engine developed engine oil leaks that needed to be addressed by manufacturer-trained personnel. On Monday, April 22, 2013, the vactor repair was outsourced to Freeway Ford-Sterling Truck Sales, Inc. of Lyons, Illinois (the qualified dealer for repairs). Freeway Ford determined the repair to be major requiring immediate approval in order to expedite a quick return of the vactor.
The Utilities Division relies heavily on this piece of equipment for various duties such as routine jetting of sewers, catch basin cleaning, sewer blockages, wash downs and hydro excavations. Since we have no replacement for the vactor in the event of a sewer blockage and/or emergency, we directed Freeway Ford to begin repairs immediately at a cost not to exceed $6,881.98. In the case of an emergency, the Utility Division would need to contract out this service or will need to rely on borrowing a nearby town’s jetter/vacuum truck. Freeway Ford was able to complete the repair in less than one week and returned the vactor on Friday, April 26, 2013.
On May 20, 2013, this item was reviewed by the Public Works and Engineering Committee, recommended for approval and referred to the Village Board of Trustees for consideration.
Financial Impact
Funds are available in Account #010-5006-443400 for this repair.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve payment to Freeway Ford-Sterling Truck Sales, Inc. of Lyons, Illinois, for the emergency repair to the chassis engine of Vactor Truck #6076 at total cost not to exceed $6,881.98.