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Vactor Vacuum Excavator - Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract #122017-FSC
History
The Village currently owns and operates one (1) combination sewer cleaner truck that performs sanitary and storm sewer line cleaning and maintenance, including both jetting and vacuuming. The sewer cleaner also performs hydro excavations for digs and utility location/verifications, resulting in reduced damage to property and other utilities. This piece of equipment has become one of the most important pieces of equipment in a Village’s utility inventory. Even though it was not purchased solely for hydro excavations, it has been highly effective. However, this is a detriment to sewer and storm sewer cleaning production.
The purchase of a new exclusive vacuum excavator has been in the plan for past four (4) years, and would allow the combination sewer cleaner truck to focus more on the sanitary and storm sewers. In addition, the purchase in 2022 and delivery in 2022 will ensure Public Works can execute B-box repairs during the upcoming year-long meter replacement plan in 2023. The equipment is also smaller than the combination sewer cleaner. Being a Single Rear Wheel Axle (SRW), the footprint and movability is a lot shorter, allowing staff to get closer to work sites, and the vacuum setup allowing for up to two hundred fifty foot (250’) cleaning (ROW to most rear easement structures).
Staff recommends purchasing a 2023 Model TRUVAC Paradigm by Vactor, an SRW Vacuum Excavator Mounted on a 2023 Model Year SRW Chassis, through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative (SPC), contract #122017-FSC. The purchase of this unit will reduce the wear and tear on the current combination sewer cleaner truck, as well as lessen extra turf restorations when using this new machine. The TRUVAC Hydro Excavator is locally made in Streator, Illinois, and sold through Standard Equipment of Elmhurst, Illinois, who is the SPC contract holder and factory authorized dealer of this equipment. T...
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