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Oakland Approves $2.5 Million Purchase of Sewer Cleaning Trucks

Original title: Subject: Owen Equipment Sales Inc Purchase Contract From: Oakland Public Works Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Awarding A Purchase Order To Owen Equipment Sales, Inc. The Lowest Responsible And Responsive Bidder In Accord With The Request For Quote (RFQ) Number 410533, Custom Equipment Specifications And The Contractor’s Bid , In The Amount Not To Exceed Two Million Five Hundred Thousand ($2,500,000) Dollars For The Purchase Of Three (3) Vactor Truck Mounted Single Engine Combination Sewer Cleaners; And (2) Adopting California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Exemption Findings

June 16, 2026

Public Works City Budget Sewer Infrastructure Procurement Oakland

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The Frame

What this does

The city is spending up to $2.5 million in public funds to acquire three Vactor truck-mounted sewer cleaners to support the Oakland Public Works Department's infrastructure maintenance operations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Owen Equipment Sales, Inc.

The company is awarded a purchase order for three sewer cleaning trucks.

Oakland Public Works Department

The department receives new equipment to perform sewer maintenance operations.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 16, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Oakland City Council has approved a contract to purchase three specialized sewer cleaning trucks from Owen Equipment Sales, Inc. The total cost for the equipment will not exceed $2.5 million.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the new trucks?

The trucks are Vactor truck-mounted single engine combination sewer cleaners, intended for use by the Oakland Public Works Department.

How was the vendor chosen?

Owen Equipment Sales, Inc. was selected as the following the process.

What is the total cost of this contract?

The resolution authorizes an amount not to exceed $2,500,000.

Why It Matters

The city is spending up to $2.5 million in public funds to acquire three Vactor truck-mounted sewer cleaners to support the Oakland Public Works Department's infrastructure maintenance operations.

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Procurement Efficiency

The city utilized a specific RFQ process (410533) to identify the lowest bidder for high-cost specialized equipment.

Owen Equipment Sales, Inc.Oakland Public Works Department

Connected Entities

organizationOakland City Council“The governing body that passed the resolution.”Map →

other410533“The Request for Quote (RFQ) number associated with this procurement.”Map →

organizationOwen Equipment Sales, Inc.“The vendor selected to provide the sewer cleaning equipment.”Map →

organizationOakland Public Works Department“The department that requested the purchase and will utilize the equipment.”Map →

Sources

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