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4C • Consent AgendaCity of Rowlett (Dallas County)

<strong>Consider action to authorize the purchase of one (1) 2027 Pipe Jetter Truck.</strong><br><br><span style="margin-left:0in;">Consider action to adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2027 Isuzu NRR Diesel Pipehunter 7724 Pipe Jetter Truck, from Rush Truck Centers of Texas, L.P., through a BuyBoard cooperative purchasing contract, for a total price not to exceed $193,609.35;

Presented in: City of Rowlett City Council Meeting on 2026-08-18
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Official Roll-Call Vote

Routine / Procedural • 0.0 Score Impact
PASSED (7 - 0)
“Motion to approve <strong>Consider action to authorize the purchase of one (1) 2027 Pipe Jetter Truck.</strong><br><br><span style="margin-left:0in;">Consider action to adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase of one (1) 2027 Isuzu NRR Diesel Pipehunter 7724 Pipe Jetter Truck, from Rush Truck Centers of Texas, L.P., through a BuyBoard cooperative purchasing contract, for a total price not to exceed $193,609.35; ”
JW
Jeff Winget
Mayor (At-Large)
YES
CK
Chris Kizziar
Councilmember, Place 1 (Place 1)
YES
MG
Marvin Gibbs
Councilmember, Place 2 (Place 2)
YES
BF
Byron Fassett
Councilmember, Place 3 (Place 3)
YES
MB
Mike Britton
Councilmember, Place 4 (Place 4)
YES
CH
Carter Holston
Councilmember, Place 5 (Place 5)
YES
JP
John P. Bowers III
Councilmember, Place 6 (Place 6)
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

The City is committed to maintaining a reliable, efficient, and sustainable wastewater collection system that protects public health and provides uninterrupted utility service to the community. To support this commitment, staff is requesting authorization to purchase one (1) 2027 Isuzu NRR Diesel Pipehunter 7724 Pipe Jetter Truck for the Utility Division of the Public Works Department.<br><br data-pasted="true">A pipe jetter truck is an essential piece of equipment used to maintain and rehabilitate the City's wastewater collection system. The equipment uses high-pressure water to clear obstructions, remove grease and debris, cut and remove root intrusions, and prepare sewer lines for video inspection.<br><br>The proposed vehicle will provide the Utility Division with additional capacity and a dependable, properly equipped vehicle to perform routine and emergency wastewater maintenance. The purchase will be made from Rush Truck Centers of Texas, L.P., through a BuyBoard cooperative purchasing contract, at a total cost not to exceed <strong>$193,609.35</strong>.<br><br>

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