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Council hears informational bid for 2026 sewer truck; staff recommends accelerating purchase because of short lead time
Summary
City staff presented an informational update on a low bid from Floyd's Truck Center for a 2026 Western Star chassis with a SECA body at $631,917, recommending use of budgeted city funds to secure a short delivery slot and deferring a second vehicle purchase to 2028 using lead service line funding.
City staff presented an informational update on a low bid from Floyd's Truck Center for a 2026 Western Star 47X chassis fitted with a Sewer Equipment Company of America body, priced at $631,917, and recommended accelerating purchase with city funds because suppliers reported unusually short 2026 build slots.
Philip Bowman, the city staff member who briefed the council, said the bid came in under the vehicle-replacement and wastewater enterprise budgeted amount of $650,000. "The opportunity to get this type of specialized equipment in less than 1 year of lead time, is very, unique in…
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