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Richmond Empower Light board approves $7.79 million in bills, OKs $301,338 bucket-truck purchase
Summary
The Richmond Empower Light board voted Nov. 3 to approve payments totaling $7,790,837.48, accepted a bid to buy a Class 7, 71-foot bucket truck for $301,338 after trade, and opened bids for a horizontal directional drill to be considered later.
The Richmond Empower Light board on Nov. 3 approved payment of $7,790,837.48 in bills, accepted a bid for a replacement bucket truck for the line department and opened bids for a horizontal directional drill.
Board members reviewed the bills and voted to approve payment of $7,790,837.48. The board then considered a recommendation to purchase a 2025-or-newer Class 7, 71-foot working-height bucket truck. Staff reported an Altec bid of $307,338 with a $6,000 trade-in for a net price of $301,338; the amount budgeted for the purchase was $360,000. A board member moved to approve purchase at the after-trade price of $301,338; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote.
On a separate capital-item matter, staff requested permission to open bids for one new horizontal directional drill as approved in the 2025 capital budget. Two bids were opened at the meeting: Vermeer ($280,807.69, offering a $105,000 trade for a net $175,807.69) and Itchwich ($258,500, offering a $70,000 trade for a net $188,500). The board voted to take the bids under advisement and to return with a recommendation.
During discussion, board members and staff noted that used equipment of that type is in high demand nationwide due to fiber construction, a factor affecting trade-in valuations. Staff said they would bring a recommendation back to the board following further review of the HDD bids.
The meeting also included a general manager's report and other routine items; the board adjourned after the agenda items were completed.
