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[Contract] Purchase of Replacement Sewer Rodder Truck [TwoThirds Vote Required]
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FileID
File ID: 2026-00821
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Location
Location: Citywide
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Recommendation
Recommendation: Pass a Motion by two-thirds vote pursuant to City Code Section 3.56.230.E: 1) suspending competitive bidding in the best interest of the City for the purchase of a replacement sewer rodder truck; 2) awarding a contract to Owen Equipment Sales for the purchase of a replacement sewer rodder truck for an amount not-to-exceed $682,338; and 3) authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute a contract with Owen Equipment Sales for the purchase for an amount not-to-exceed $682,338.
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Contact
Contact: Stacey Chatman, Program Specialist, (916) 808-6711, schatman@cityofsacramento.org; Alison Kerstetter, Fleet Manager, (916) 808-1163, akerstetter@cityofsacramento.org; Department of Public Works
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Presenter
Presenter: None
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Attachments
Attachments:
1-Description / Analysis
2-Contract
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Description/Analysis
IssueDetail
Issue Detail: The Department of Public Works’ Fleet Management Division is responsible for procuring, maintaining, and replacing vehicles and equipment that support all City operations. As part of the FY2026 replacement schedule, Fleet is replacing a 2016 rodder truck (Unit No. 12358) used by the Department of Utilities for wastewater system maintenance. The unit has reached the end of its service life and can no longer reliably support operational needs.
Rodder trucks provide highpressure water and specialized rootcutting capabilities essential for maintaining and cleaning sewer lines. Sacramento’s extensive tree canopy contributes to frequent root intrusions, making this equipment critical for maintaining system flow and preventing blockages. Unlike combination cleaners or jetters, rodder trucks are uniquely effective at removing root obstructions.
During replacement research, staff identified that most manufacturers have disconti...
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