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9 CITY OF SAN MATEO
RESOLUTION NO. ____ (2026)
APPROVING AN ALTERNATIVE PURCHASING PROCEDURE TO APPROVE PURCHASE CONTRACTS WITH U-ROCK UTILITY EQUIPMENT LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) NEW SEWER EQUIPMENT CO. OF AMERICA (SECA) MODEL 800-HPR ECO SERIES IV FLUSH TRUCK IN THE AMOUNT OF $379,037.46 AND ONE (1) NEW SEWER EQUIPMENT CO. OF AMERICA (SECA) SECA 900 ECO 6 YD COMBINATION TRUCK IN THE AMOUNT OF $640,075.14
WHEREAS, the Public Works Field Maintenance Division oversees the maintenance and repair of the City’s sewer and storm drainage infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the maintenance and repair of the City’s sewer and storm drainage infrastructure is essential to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both residents and visitors; and WHEREAS, a primary tool in maintaining the sewer infrastructure is the use of a specialized flush truck and for the storm drainage infrastructure a specialized combination truck; and WHEREAS, the City Council is being asked to award a purchase contract for one (1) new Sewer Equipment Co. of America (SECA) Model 800-HPR ECO Series IV Flush Truck to U-Rock Utility Equipment LLC, to replace an existing unit which has exceeded useful life.; and WHEREAS, the City Council is being asked to award a purchase contract for one (1) new Sewer Equipment Co. of America (SECA) SECA 900 ECO 6 YD Combination Truck to U-Rock Utility Equipment LLC; and WHEREAS, as part of the transition to a Green Fleet, staff continually research electrical options during the procurement process and aim to replace vehicles with battery electric or alternative-fueled vehicles when available; and
WHEREAS, when there is no current electric vehicle equivalent available, a diesel internal combustion powered vehicle operating on renewable diesel is the preferred alternative fuel option; and WHEREAS, the purchase of the Sewer Equipment Co. of America (SECA) Model 800-HPR ECO Series IV Flush Truck aligns with the City’s Green Fleet Initiative as the unit will be operated on renewable diesel, an alternative fuel; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of the Sewer Equipment Co. of America (SECA) SECA 900 ECO 6 YD Combination Truck aligns with the City’s Green Fleet Initiative as the unit will be operated on renewable diesel, an alternative fuel; and
WHEREAS, the City has met the requirements of the California Air Resources Board Regulations which allow for the purchase of one (1) new Sewer Equipment Co. of America (SECA) Model 800-HPR ECO Series IV Flush Truck and one (1) new Sewer Equipment Co. of America (SECA) SECA 900 ECO 6 YD Combination Truck; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends utilizing Sourcewell’s pricing through U-Rock Utility Equipment LLC, for the purchase of this Sewer Equipment Co. of America (SECA) Model 800-HPR ECO Series IV Flush Truck and SECA 900 ECO 6 YD Combination Truck; and
WHEREAS, San Mateo Municipal Code Section 3.60.070(h)(3) authorizes the City Council to approve an alternative purchasing procedure when it finds doing so is in the best interest of the City; and 1 2
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9 WHEREAS, Sourcewell (formerly NJPA) is a government organization that solicits, receives, and reviews competitive bids for various specialty equipment, including the Sewer Equipment Co. of America (SECA) Model 800-HPR ECO Series IV Flush Truck and SECA 900 ECO 6 YD Combination Truck; and WHEREAS, Sourcewell has conducted competitive, public bids to select vehicle vendors to achieve competitive pricing and has selected U-Rock Utility Equipment LLC; and WHEREAS, based on these circumstances, staff recommends approval of the purchase of one (1) New Sewer Equipment Co. of America (SECA) Model 800-HPR ECO Series IV Flush Truck from U-Rock Utility Equipment LLC in the amount of $379,037.46 and one (1) New Sewer Equipment Co. of America (SECA) SECA 900 ECO 6 YD Combination Truck from U-Rock Utility Equipment LLC in the amount of $640,075.14.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY RESOLVES that:
1. The purchase of one (1) new Sewer Equipment Co. of America (SECA) Model 800-HPR ECO Series IV Flush Truck and one (1) New Sewer Equipment Co. of America (SECA) SECA 900 ECO 6 YD Combination Truck from U-Rock Utility Equipment LLC is not a project subject to CEQA, because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the purchase of a sewer flush truck or combination truck to support the maintenance of City’s sewer and storm drainage infrastructure may have a significant effect on the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).)
2. In accordance with Municipal Code Section 3.60.070(h)(3), the purchase of the Sewer Equipment Co. of America (SECA) Model 800-HPR ECO Series IV Flush Truck and SECA 900 ECO 6 YD Combination Truck from U-Rock Utility Equipment LLC, based on pricing from Sourcewell is in the City’s best interest for these reasons:
a. Sourcewell is a government organization that solicits, receives, and reviews competitive bids for various specialty equipment; and
b. The Sewer Equipment Co. of America (SECA) Model 800-HPR ECO Series IV Flush Truck and SECA 900 ECO 6 YD Combination Truck are the Public Works Field Maintenance Division’s desired vehicles; and
c. Sourcewell competitively bid the contracts to provide the Sewer Equipment Co. of America (SECA) Model 800-HPR ECO Series IV Flush Truck and SECA 900 ECO 6 YD Combination Truck and U-Rock Utility Equipment LLC, was selected pursuant to Sourcewell Contract #101221-SCA; and
d. The City may rely on Sourcewell’s selected vendor and contract, as it offers competitive pricing without the need for the City to conduct its own bidding process.
3. The purchases of one (1) new Sewer Equipment Co. of America (SECA) Model 800-HPR ECO Series IV Flush Truck in the amount of $379,037.46 and one (1) new Sewer Equipment Co. of America (SECA) SECA 900 ECO 6 YD Combination Truck in the amount of $640,075.14 and establishment of a contingency reserve in the amount of $25,000.00 are approved.
4.The Public Works Director is authorized to execute the purchase contracts in substantially the form presented and issue change orders within the contingency amount.