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Home My WebLink AboutCONSENT Resolution re Purchase of Solid waste truck Department of Public Works O Consent Agenda Page 1 of 2 Jefferson County Board of Commissioners Agenda Request To: Board of Commissioners Josh Peters, County Administrator From: Eric Kuzma, Public Works Director Agenda Date: March 9, 2026 Subject: Resolution Authorizing Purchase of a Used 1999 Internation Tandem Axle Truck for Solid Waste Operations Statement of Issue: The attached Resolution authorizes purchase of a used 1999 International tandem axle truck for use at the Solid Waste Transfer Station under the special market conditions waiver of RCW 39.04.280(1)(b). Analysis/Strategic Goals/Pro's & Con's: Tandem axle trucks are used at the Transfer Station to move solid waste trailers in and around the facility. This results in multiple very short trips each day which do not total a lot of hours or miles. Simple, "no frills" terminal tractors, or equivalent, are best suited for these short off- highway trips in this environment. A used truck which is better suited for the intended use at the Transfer Station than the current 2009 on-highway Volvo truck can be purchased on the used market for approximately$53,500+ WSST. A new unit would cost approximately $185,000. The County has a rare opportunity to purchase a used, low-mileage truck which would be ideal for this job. Said truck, an International 52574 with less than 50,000 miles since new, would match the older units already in the county fleet, thus helping to maintain fleet commonality, which is important for maintenance efficiency. This purchase on the used market qualifies as a special market condition pursuant to RCW 39.04.280(1)(b) which allows the Board to waive competitive bidding requirements. Fiscal Impact/Cost Benefit Analysis: This purchase will save approximately $130,000 vs. purchase of new truck, thus helping the Solid Waste program to run cost-effectively. Projected life of the used truck is anticipated to be good since the usage at the Transfer Station does not result in a lot of miles or hours being put on these trucks. Department of Public Works O Consent Agenda Page 2 of 2 Recommendation: Please approve the attached Resolution which will authorize purchase of a used 1999 International tandem axle truck from Puget Sound Truck Sales for approximately $53,500 + WSST. Department Contact: Monte Reinders, County Engineer Fleet/Roads Operations Manager x242 Reviewed By: 3 q46 Josh Peters, County Administrator Date JEFFERSON COUNTY STATE OF WASHINGTON In the Matter of Authorizing the Purchase of a 1999 International S2574 Tandem Axel Truck for Use at the Solid Waste Transfer Station WHEREAS, the Solid Waste division operates two tandem axel trucks to maneuver solid waste trailers into and around the Transfer Station at Jacob Miller Road,and WHEREAS,simple,"no frills",terminal tractors are best suited for these short,off-highway trips,and WHEREAS, an existing 2009 on-highway Volvo transport truck used by Solid Waste since 2015 has been a less than an ideal match for Solid Waste Transfer Station operations for a variety of reasons,and WHEREAS, replacement with a new unit appropriate for the intended use would cost approximately $185,000,and WHEREAS,after months of market research Fleet has identified and inspected a used 1999 International S2574 tandem axle truck with less than 50,000 miles which is in excellent condition, and WHEREAS, said truck matches the older International trucks already in the county fleet which will help to maintain commonality among the fleet,and WHEREAS, said used truck can be purchased for $53,500 plus WSST from Puget Sound Truck Sales in Pacific,WA,and WHEREAS,other used trucks with the unique attributes of this unit have not been identified on the used market in our region despite months of market research,and WHEREAS, Fleet staff do not have any more person-hours available to dedicate to further research and travel to inspect used trucks for this need,and WHEREAS,time is of the essence to procure said truck while it remains on the market, and WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners finds that the above provisions of this Resolution identify a special market condition pursuant to RCW 39.04.280(1)(b) and provide the factual basis for waiving the competitive bidding requirements,and Page 1 of 3 WHEREAS,the Board of County Commissioners finds that passage of this Resolution and purchase of this used truck is in the best interest of the County Solid Waste program and its budget, NOW, THEREFORE, THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY,WASHINGTON,HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Whereas Clauses are Findings of Fact. The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners hereby adopts the above"Whereas"clauses as Findings of Fact. Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of this Resolution is to approve the purchase of a used International S2574 tandem axle truck for use at the Solid Waste Transfer Station. Section 3. Purchase Authorized. Jefferson County Board of Commissioners hereby approves the purchase of a used International S2574 tandem axle truck from Puget Sound Truck Sales for approximately$53,500+WSST and finds that this purchase qualifies as a special market condition pursuant to RCW 39.04.280(1)(b)and that competitive bidding requirements may be waived. Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or section of this Resolution or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of this Resolution or its application to other persons or circumstances shall be fully valid and shall not be affected. Section 5. SEPA Categorical Exemption. This Resolution is categorically exempt from the State Environmental Policy Act under WAC 197-11-800 (19)(b). Section 6. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in full force immediately upon passage by the Board of County Commissioners. (SIGNATURES FOLLOW ON NEXT PAGE) Page 2 of 3 ADOPTED and APPROVED this day of March ,2026. JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SEAL: Heather Dudley-Nollette, District 1 Heidi Eisenhour, Chair, District 2 ATTEST: Greg Brotherton, District 3 ... .._,.. diA4 Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Date Monte Reinders,P.E., Date Clerk of the Board County Engineer and Fleet/Road Operations Mgr. Approved as to form only: Philip C. Hunsucker, Date Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Page 3 of 3