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Ottawa commission authorizes ordering $359,098 Altec DiggerDerrick truck for electric distribution
Summary
The commission authorized ordering one Altec DH 50 DiggerDerrick at an estimated $359,098 to maintain operational redundancy for pole setting and replacement; staff said the vehicle would be paid from electric distribution reserves across three budget years and that delivery is expected in roughly 40–45 months.
The Ottawa City Commission voted Jan. 8 to authorize ordering one Altec DH 50 DiggerDerrick pole‑setting truck at an approximate purchase price of $359,098, Utilities Assistant Director Olsen told the commission.
Why it matters: The truck is a specialized pole‑setting and bucket vehicle used by the electric distribution crew to dig holes and set poles and to provide certain elevated‑work capabilities in the field. Staff cited the recent severe weather and the need to maintain multiple crews and equipment availability as reasons to secure an opportunity to buy now despite a long delivery horizon.
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