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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 2026 FORD VAN WITH ENVIROSIGHT ROVER X SEWER CAMERA SYSTEM FROM MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT, INC. FOR0 THE AMOUNT OF $335,597.52.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are authorized to purchase a 2026 Ford van with Envirosight Rover X form MacQueen Equipment, Inc in the amount of $335,597.52 on Sourcewell Contract 120721-EVS, payable from the below funds.
$167,798.76, payable from fund 530-500-1905-5580 (sewer; Public Works and Utilities; capital (incl deprec/debt svc), capital equipment).
$167,798.76, payable from fund 535-500-1905-5580 (stormwater; Public Works and Utilities; capital (incl deprec/debt svc); capital equipment).
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes purchase of a 2026 Ford van with Envirosight Rover X in the amount of $335,597.52 as part of the Utility Operations Rolling Stock plan for 2026. Pricing for the chassis is off of Sourcewell Contract 120721-EVS and the upfitting is off of Minnesota State Contract 194731, Release S-986(5).
This will replace Unit 2891, which is a Ford E350 Cutaway Van purchased in 2010. Unit 2891 was purchased for $185,996.66, has incurred $36,355.91 in maintenance costs to date and has exceeded the recommended replacement age by six years. Unit 2891 will be used as a trade-in for the new unit, which reduced the purchase price by $5,000.00.
The City of Duluth owns and operates two closed circuit television (CCTV) trucks that operate year-round and respond to sewer backups, storm sewer backups and yearly collection system inspections. Street improvement plans and street preservation plans are also inspected and videoed by the CCTV crews before contracts are awarded to contractors. CCTV crews are responsible for videoing lines that are subject to claims filed by residents for damage to private property.