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Selectmen approve $638,002 purchase of combination sewer truck for stormwater and sewer maintenance
Summary
The town approved purchase of a SECA/SCCA model ECO 900 combination sewer truck from Chadwick Burrows for $638,002.56, replacing aging equipment and restoring in‑house jetting and basin‑cleaning capability.
The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a $638,002.55 contract on May 6 to purchase a SECA/ECO 900 combination sewer truck from Chadwick Burrows, funded through the FY26 capital budget.
Town staff and highway officials described the unit as a combination vacuum/jetter that will shorten lead times for stormwater and catch‑basin maintenance, allow the highway department to jet outlet pipes while cleaning basins, and reduce recurring outside‑contractor costs (staff estimated prior outside jetting costs of $30,000–$45,000 a year). The truck purchase includes an extended seven‑year emissions warranty and a tow package that covers towing and dealer repair arrangements.
Officials said they expect delivery in October–November 2025, a faster turnaround than typical 12–18 month lead times for similar vehicles. The town noted several employees with prior experience on the same or similar equipment, and staff reported plans to secure training and warranty coverage with the vendor.
Board action: the motion to purchase the truck under Sourcewell contract (contract #101221SCA cited by staff) passed unanimously. Staff said the purchase helps the town return to an in‑house cleaning program and will be deployed for stormwater infrastructure cleaning and localized flood mitigation work.
What’s next: staff will finalize delivery details, schedule operator training with the vendor, and coordinate maintenance and warranty paperwork.
