HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12042012 - C.01RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Public Works Department, to execute a
purchase order with Municipal Maintenance Equipment, in an amount not to exceed $195,000, for the purchase of a
2013 Peterbuilt Truck Chassis mounted with a dual hose rodding system for Public Works Road Maintenance,
Countywide. (Project Numbers include: 0672-6U2306 and 0672-6U2312) (100% Local Road Funds)
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% Local Road Funds.
BACKGROUND:
To be used for flushing storm culverts, edge drains and hydraugers (horizontal drains). This is replacing an existing
vehicle in the road fleet. It is well beyond its service life and does not meet current CARB (California Air Resources
Board) emissions requirements. There are approximately 2,000 storm culverts, 500 edge drains (Vasco) and 700
hydraugers within the County that this specific machine maintains through scheduled maintenance and during
emergency response.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 12/04/2012 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 5 NOES ____
ABSENT ____ ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: Pat Giles, 925-313-7044
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: December 4, 2012
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy
cc:
C. 1
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Julia R. Bueren, Public Works
Date:December 4, 2012
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent to Execute a Purchase Order with Municipal Maintenance Equipment
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Negative action would result in the inability to provide routine maintenance to storm drains, edge drains and
hyrdraugers resulting in possible property damage and jeopardizing the road infrastructure. Inability to address
problems in the event of an emergency with the correct equipment. Not properly maintaining hydraugers can result in
major landslides on Major Arterials within the County Road System (i.e., San Pablo Dam Road, Taylor Boulevard,
Marsh Creek, San Pablo Avenue, Cummings Skyway, Kirker Pass, Bailey Road, Hillcrest Road, Carquinez Scenic,
Bear Creek, Wildcat Canyon Road).
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.