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CITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A DITCH WITCH FX30-800
VACUUM EXCAVATOR FROM DITCH WITCH OF SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA FOR THE AMOUNT OF $41,500.99
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works
VENDOR: Ditch Witch of Southern California
1201 East Sixth Street
Corona, CA 92879
DATE: September 10, 2015
CONTENTS: Quote from Ditch Witch
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, approve the purchase of a Ditch Witch FX30-800
vacuum excavator from Ditch Witch of Southern California for the amount
of $41,500.99.
Funds are available in Account No. 5304195-4403000, Fleet Equipment.
Background
The Street Maintenance Services Division has two 800 gallon Ditch Witch vacuum
excavators that were purchased more than ten years ago. Staff uses the excavators
primarily to pump water from the City's drywells; however, they are also used to locate
utilities in the streets, sidewalks, and/or any underground location.
Because of the ongoing nuisance water problems, a significant number of drywells have
been removed due to their failure to work properly. With fewer drywells remaining, staff
believes it is no longer necessary to keep two vacuum excavators. In addition, due to
their age, the current units are more susceptible to frequent repairs. For this reason,
replacing the two old units with one new FX30-800 gallon vacuum excavator is the best
option for the City's current needs.
Ditch Witch of Southern California is the sole vendor of Ditch Witch equipment, and they
have supplied a quote for a new Ditch Witch FX30-800 Vacuum Excavator. The new
Staff Report
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September 10, 2015
vacuum excavator comes with a hydraulic lift attachment that minimizes physical
pushing and pulling of the vacuum equipment, thus reducing the potential for injuries to
staff when using this equipment. The full value of the FX30-800 vacuum excavator is
$71,500.99. However, Ditch Witch will provide a trade-in credit of $30,000 for the City's
old vacuum excavators for a net cost of $41,500.99.
FISCAL ANALYSIS
Purchase of the equipment is funded through the vehicle replacement fund so there is
no direct impact on the general fund. Also, because the equipment is new, the
maintenance costs are expected to be lower.
Prepared By:
2rrr s�ldrnandez
aint nance Services Manager
Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance
oon M. Wohlmuth, City Manager
Dep m t :;Aead:
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Mark Gee ood, P.
Directo of Public Works
DITCH WITCH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
1201 EAST 6TH STREET
CORONA, CA 92879-1657
Phone 951-735-7510
Fax 951-735-8480
CITY OF PALM DESERT Quote: 50105593
73510 Fred Waring Dr Date: 08/05/2015
Palm Desert, CA 92260-2578 Salesperson: Kyle Callahan
Mobile: 951-232-1204
E-Mail: kcallahan@calditchwitch.com
Price Quote
Quote valid for: 30 days
"NEW" DITCH WITCH FX30-800 W/ BOOM
The FX30 Vacuum Excavation System is both a portable vacuum unit for a variety of utility clean up applications and a powerful
"soft" excavating machine for digging
precisely controlled excavations to expose buried utilities. The basic unit includes the
following: Kubota D1105-E3B liquid -cooled diesel engine (24.8 hp gross) Tier 4 compliant, insulated engine enclosure, hydraulic
door, suction
tool, water lance, and antifreeze kit.
Item
Qtv
Part Number
Description
10
1
FX30A
FX30 Vac System
20
1
FX30A-BASIC-2
FX30A: Suction Only Power Pack
30
1
350-3816
FX30 800 GAL PARTS ASM
40
1
350-3983
TANK AND SKID 800 GAL
50
1
601-787
SHUTOFF ASSEMBLY
60
1
270-6009
800 GALLON PRODUCTION KIT
70
1
601-132
WATER HOSE REEL SUB ASSY
80
1
350-3706
3" & 4" HOSE AND TOOL RACK
90
1
350-3859
VAC BOOM ASSEMBLY (GEAR PUMP HYD)
100
1
350-3866
HYD. VALVE KIT
110
1
350-4199
WIRELESS SYSTEM - FX30
120
1
350-2460
WATER TANK SUB, 300 GALLON
130
1
350-3728
GEAR PUMP HYDRAULICS 800 GAL
140
1
350-3768
4" ELBOW AND HOSE BARB
150
1
350-3777
FILTER ASSEMBLY
160
1
350-3796
4" 180 DEGREE HOSE TRANSITION
170
1
350-3880
EXPANSION CANISTER ASSEMBLY
180
1
350-3915
FILTER STAND (300 GAL WATER)
190
1
153-954
REDUCER 4 1/2 FHCM-3 1/2 FHCF
200
1
310-893
3" SUCTION TOOL
210
1
318-652
3" SUCTION HOSE-50'-M/F
220
1
401-029
TURBO SPRAY GUN NOZZLE
230
1
025-1022
T18S VAC TRAILER
240
1
HYD/EL
ELEC./HYD. JACK
Subtotal $ 66,198.14
TAX 8%
$
5,295.85
TIRE
$
7.00
DMV FEE
$
EXEMPT
TOTAL
$
71,500.99
TRADE IN VALUE FOR (2) FX30-S
$
(-30,000.00)
CMWFX30SK60000044
2WO892
FX30 TOTAL AMOUNT $ 41,500.99
US Dollars
Note: Quoted Price Is Plus All Applicable Sales, Use, Excise Or Tire Taxes And DMV Fees. Registration And Fees For Any Unit
Subject To California Air Resource Board Regulation, Is Customer Responsibility