Placement: Consent Agenda
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Approval to Participate in the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract #101221-VAC for the Purchase of Hydro-Excavation & Industrial Vacuum Equipment.
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Submitted By: India Bar, Procurement Management Department (PMD)
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of high-quality infrastructure and facilities.
Summary Brief (Agreements/Contracts only)
1. Prepared by: India Barr, Procurement Agent I.
2. Parties: City of Port St. Lucie and Vac-Con, Inc.
3. Purpose: The Vac-Con Mudslinger 800 is utilized by the Utility Systems Department ("USD") to hydro-excavate and dewater an area during line breaks and repairs. The Vac-Con is a pull behind unit with an 845-gallon debris tank. This pull-behind unit replaces the current Vac-Con unit which has passed its life expectancy and no longer meets the USD's needs.
4. New/Renewal/Modified: New.
5. Duration: One (1) time purchase.
6. Benefits to Port St. Lucie: The Vac-Con Mudslinger 800 is used by the water distribution group for hydro-excavation, repairs and maintenance on water service lines, water meter valve boxes and hydrants.
7. Cost to Port St. Lucie (Annual and Potential): One-time expenditure of $148,052.80.
Presentation Information: N/A.
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council waive the bidding, per Chapter 35.04(c), good cause shown, and approve participating in the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract #101221-VAC with Vac-Con, Inc. for the purchase of the Vac-Con Mudslinger 800.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve participating in the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract # 101221-VAC.
2. Move that the Council not approve participating in the Sourcewell Cooperative Contract and provide staff with direction.
Background: The USD has used Vac-Con units in its fleet for over a decade. This is an essential piece of equipment for USD operations, maintenance, and repair. The Vac-Con is a vital piece of equipme...
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