Frankfort Approves $1.1 Million in Fleet Upgrades and Sewer Infrastructure Contracts

Frankfort Village Board Meeting | May 18, 2026

Article Summary:
The Frankfort Village Board authorized more than $900,000 in public works fleet replacements, including a new Vactor truck and dump truck, and approved over $130,000 in sanitary sewer engineering agreements.

Fleet and Infrastructure Key Points:

• Vactor Truck Purchase: The village will acquire a 2026 International Vactor truck from Standard Equipment Company for $605,860 to replace a worn 2008 model.

• Dump Truck Upgrades: A $250,847 contract was awarded to Rush Truck Centers and Monroe Truck Equipment for a 2027 International dump truck with snow removal gear.

• Sanitary Sewer Evaluation: Robinson Engineering was awarded $79,500 to inspect 124 manholes and 26,036 feet of sewer main in the Heritage Knolls and Founders Place subdivisions.

• Trustee Abstention: Trustee Maura Rigoni abstained from voting on the sewer contracts due to her part-time employment with Robinson Engineering.

FRANKFORT — The Frankfort Village Board on Monday, May 18, 2026, approved over $1.1 million in capital equipment purchases and sewer maintenance agreements, reinforcing its public works fleet and utility infrastructure.

All of the purchases and professional services agreements were approved as part of the board’s unanimous consent agenda, following prior review and recommendations by the Committee of the Whole.

The largest single purchase authorized was a 2026 International Vactor truck from Standard Equipment Company. The vehicle is being purchased through the Sourcewell cooperative program at a cost not to exceed $605,860, with funding allocated from the village’s FY 2026-2027 capital budget.

According to public works officials, the village’s existing 2008 Vactor truck, which is used to clean storm sewers and perform hydro-excavating, has reached the end of its useful life. The village will determine at the time of delivery whether to trade in the 2008 model for a $20,000 credit or sell it at public auction.

Additionally, the board approved the purchase of a 2027 International HV507 dump truck equipped with heavy-duty snow removal equipment. The truck chassis will be provided by Rush Truck Centers for $112,728, while the dump body and snow plow package (including a mid-mount junior patrol wing) will be installed by Monroe Truck Equipment, Inc. for $137,782.

Along with title and municipal plate fees, the total cost for the dump truck is $250,847. It replaces a unit in the village’s 13-truck snow removal fleet that has suffered mechanical wear from road salt.

The third vehicle acquisition approved was a 2026 Ford F-350 4×4 pickup truck from Curry Motors of Frankfort for $49,997. The purchase matches state bid pricing. The board also authorized up to $15,000 in additional upfitting costs to equip the pickup with a snowplow, liftgate, toolbox, and utility lighting through separate vendors.

To clear the way for these sales, the board passed an ordinance declaring a 2005 International 7400 dump truck and a 2013 Chevrolet 1500 as surplus property, authorizing their disposal at a public auction.

In infrastructure developments, the board approved two professional engineering contracts with Robinson Engineering, Ltd.

The first contract, valued at $50,900, covers design, bidding, and construction services for the 2026 Manhole Rehabilitation project. Based on a 2025 sanitary sewer evaluation survey, the project will repair and seal 154 manholes to mitigate inflow and infiltration (I&I) of stormwater into the sanitary system. The total cost of the rehabilitation project is estimated at $544,960.

The second contract awards Robinson Engineering $79,500 to conduct the 2026 Jackson Creek Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey. The next phase of this ongoing study will inspect 124 manholes and approximately 26,036 linear feet of main in the Heritage Knolls and Founders Place subdivisions, as well as the Vans Drive industrial park. The cleaning and televising portion of the project, estimated at $206,725, will be bid separately.

Trustee Maura Rigoni abstained from voting on both Robinson Engineering contracts due to her part-time employment with the firm. The agreements passed 5-0 with the support of the remaining trustees.