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Council approves on‑call public‑works contract, engineering task and two equipment purchases
Summary
Leavenworth council authorized an on‑call construction services contract to JM Pacific, a task order with RH2 Engineering for water main work, and approved purchases (a new garbage truck and an asphalt roller) plus surplus declarations; council discussed replacement timing and funding sources for fleet purchases.
Leavenworth City Council on June 23 authorized multiple procurement and capital‑equipment actions that city staff said are routine components of maintaining public works and utility services.
Contracts and authorizations: Council authorized the mayor to execute an on‑call 2026 public works construction services contract with JM Pacific of Moses Lake after bids opened May 26 and only one responsive bid was received; staff noted JM Pacific has previously completed work for the city and the contract includes a 24‑hour mobilization requirement. Council also approved Task Authorization 2026‑03 with RH2 Engineering for on‑site inspection and construction oversight on ongoing water‑main connection projects (Stafford, West Center, Cedar and Poplar) for $71,468.
Equipment purchases and surplus: Staff told council the city operates with a three‑truck rotation for garbage and cardboard service; council approved purchase of a 2026 Peterbilt garbage truck (purchase price presented in the meeting as $500,714.68 including sales tax, excluding licensing) and authorized the auction/sale of a 2010 unit as surplus. Separately, council approved purchase of a larger tandem drum vibratory asphalt compaction roller (2023 model), priced in staff materials at $63,212 including sales tax, and declared the 2006 roller surplus.
Council discussion: Council members asked about contractor availability in the regional market, bid response scarcity, prevailing wage levels on line items (one labor line showed $95/hour), and the mechanics of the city’s vehicle replacement schedule. Resident commenter Ron Duncan urged the city to ensure replacement reflects condition and maintenance cost data rather than strictly calendar age; staff responded that replacement schedules are informed by maintenance‑cost trends and condition assessments.
Funding: Staff said the garbage truck purchase will be financed through Washington State local programs used previously for other equipment, with a debt service plan and anticipated delivery timeline of about one year.
Outcome: All items passed on unanimous voice votes.
Why it matters: These authorizations enable ongoing public‑works responsiveness, on‑site oversight of utility projects, and replacement of aging heavy equipment. The council requested continued attention to lifecycle cost and condition data when planning future fleet replacements.
