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 truck currently has 37,673 miles and 7,529 hours on the chassis and 675 hours on the rear engine.
On Friday, July 13, 2012, it was determined that the rodder pump weakened to the point where only half of its operating power could be achieved during jetting. On Monday, July 16, 2012, the vactor was taken to Standard Equipment Company in Chicago, Illinois (the manufacturer’s authorized dealer). Standard Equipment confirmed that the rodder pump needed to be rebuilt at an estimated cost of $10,747.21. Previously (in 2006), the rodder pump was replaced with a remanufactured exchange pump which has now worn out from normal usage.
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 have directed Standard Equipment Company to begin repairs immediately at a cost not to exceed $10,747.21. In the case of an emergency, we will need to rely on borrowing a nearby town’s jetter/vacuum truck.
Financial Impact
This is an unexpected repair and money has not been budgeted. Funds in the amount of $10,747.21 will need to be transferred from Contingency Account #031-6001- 484950 to Machinery and Equipment Account #010-5006-443200.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve the transfer of $10,747.21 from the Contingency Account to the Machinery and Equipment Account;
And
Approve payment to Standard Equipment Company of Chicago, Illinois, for the emergency rebuilt rodder pump for Vactor Truck #6076 at total cost not t...
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