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Resolution to authorize the single source proposal of R.N.O.W., Inc. for furnishing and delivering one 2025 Super Products Mud Dog 1200 Vacuum Hydro-Excavation Truck for a total sum of $618,002.
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Whereas, Public Works has a need to replace a 20-year old Vacuum Excavator Truck (#1498) that has exceeded its service life. The Super Products Mud Dog is the only manufacturer whose debris body features an internal push out plate which is used in our dewatering process to drain off water prior to the debris getting dumped; and,
Whereas, the 2025 approved budget includes $600,000 for a Vacuum Truck; and,
Whereas, a proposal has been received for delivering one 2025 Freightliner 114SD chassis with a Super Products Mud Dog 1200 Vacuum Hydro-Excavation Package for $618,002; and,
Whereas, the Fleet Services Division of the Department of Public Works has determined that this contract meets all desired specifications, and that the proposal received is reasonable; and,
Whereas, the Common Council deems it to be in the best interests of the City of West Allis that the proposal of R.N.O.W., Inc. be accepted.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of West Allis that the proposal dated September 26, 2025 by R.N.O.W., Inc. for the total sum of $618,002 be and is hereby
accepted.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved by the Mayor and Common Council of the City of West Allis that the purchase of the above described items, for an amount of $618,002, is hereby authorized. Funding for this purchase has been budgeted and is available in the Capital Improvement Program Budget. This purchase will be charged as follows: $309,001 to account number 501-2901-537.70-02, and
$309,001 to account number 540-1801-538.70-02.
Be It Further Resolved that the Finance Department be and is hereby authorized to enter into a contract for the aforesaid equipment.
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Adopt