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Madison board approves $433,752 combination jet‑vac truck, several contracts and appoints Rick Munt as police chief
Summary
The Board of Public Works and Safety approved the purchase of a $433,752 combination jet‑vac hydro‑excavation truck from VEST Equipment, awarded multiple TSO payments and street and stormwater contracts, and confirmed Rick Munt as Madison police chief; the purchases will be paid from the capital replacement reserve and multiple contractors will proceed to invoicing and installation.
The Madison Board of Public Works and Safety on Dec. 1 approved a series of capital purchases and contracts, including the purchase of a combination jet‑vac hydro‑excavation truck, several payments tied to the mass and transfer station project and street and stormwater work on Vine Street. The board also voted to formally appoint Rick Munt as chief of the Madison Police Department.
Brian Jackson, the city’s superintendent of water and sewer operations, and Rebecca (city staff) reviewed four vendor quotes for a single unit that combines high‑pressure jetting and vacuum capabilities. Staff recommended the VEST Equipment bid, which after trade‑in and credits was priced at $433,752 with freight. Jackson described operational advantages — faster debris removal, easier camera inspections of cleaned lines and a positive‑displacement drive that separates…
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