The Public Works Department’s Water Services Division has a water gate valve maintenance program. Under this program, gate valves must be exercised and replaced to ensure proper operation of the distribution system. Gate valves are used for the purpose of isolating water shut down areas during emergencies, capital projects, routine maintenance and for water quality purposes.  Over the past few years, staff has identified the needs for replacing certain gate valves to ensure performance. Accordingly, staff recommends purchasing one (1) Gate Valve Machine and one (1) Gate Valve Truck.  The truck will be solely dedicated towards the gate valve maintenance program and water shut downs. Both the gate valve machine and the truck were approved during the fiscal years 2023 through 2025 biennial budget adoption process.

Experience has shown that the City’s buying power is enhanced through joining with other  public  agencies  to  purchase  fleet  vehicles  and  equipment. Sourcewell nationally  solicits,  evaluates  and  awards  contracts  through  a  competitive  bid process. As a member of Sourcewell, the City is able to utilize bid awards for equipment purchases.

Staff recommends piggybacking on the results of a recent Sourcewell competitive bid program, Contract #091521-NAF. The results deemed National Auto Fleet Group as the lowest responsive bid.

* This price includes all applicable tax and destination charges.

• Authorize  the  Finance  Director  to  issue  a  purchase  order  in  the  amount  of $181,690.63 to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of one (1) Gate Valve Truck and one (1) Gate Valve Machine.

By: Samuel Kim, P.E., Deputy Public Works Director/Water Services Manager