AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2021-02R, approving the purchase of a hydro-excavation system from Freightliner of Austin through the Texas Buyboard Purchasing Cooperative for use by the Public Services Department in the amount of $432,741.00; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring effective date.
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Meeting date: January 5, 2021
Department: Water/WasteWater, Public Services Department, Tom Taggart, Director (by Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $432,741.00
Account Number: 22006333-52112
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Background Information:
This purchase is for a hydro-excavation system equipped on a Freightliner heavy duty truck chassis. This will enable safer excavation with less chance to damage subterranean utilities, while also using less overall heavy equipment. The system includes suction, water jetting, and tankage systems with an extendable boom to liquify soil and remove it.
Hydro-excavation gives us the advantage and ability to minimize the risk of damaging other utilities that are buried in close proximity of water and sewer mains and...
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