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Avalon council approves $526,000 vacuum‑excavator purchase to replace aging Ditch Witch
Summary
The council authorized purchase of a 2026 TruVac Paradigm vacuum excavator through Haker Equipment using a Sourcewell contract, not to exceed $526,000, to replace a 13‑year‑old Ditch Witch and improve potholing and utility work.
The Avalon City Council authorized staff to procure a 2026 TruVac Paradigm vacuum excavator through Haker Equipment for a total not to exceed $526,000, citing operational efficiency and saltwater‑resistant construction. Public Works Director Jackie Cordero said the current Ditch Witch is 13 years old, in poor condition and requires extensive repairs, and that the TruVac’s smaller footprint and maneuverability will make potholing and utility work safer and more reliable.
Council discussion emphasized that the purchase will allow the vector truck to focus on sewer work while the TruVac supports non‑sewer utility potholing. The procurement will use the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing agreement (contract no. 101221‑VTR) and staff identified fund 13825‑6781 as the likely source. Cordero described the replacement as necessary: "It's a specialized piece of equipment." The motion to authorize purchase was made by a council member and seconded by the presiding officer; the council recorded 3 ayes, 2 absent.
