1-260040 Solicitation Document.pdf

(______________) Published on the City’s Website wichita.gov/legalnotices,Friday,February 20, 2026

REQUEST FOR BID NO. – 260040

Sealed Bids will be submitted electronically in the office of the City Purchasing Manager, 12th Floor, City Hall, 455 North Main, Wichita, Kansas, prior to 10:00 O'CLOCK A. M., FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026.

“Request for Bid” form MUST be used to submit your bid unless you are submitting your bid on our website (wichita.gov/procurementportal) using your secured login/password to submit a bid for:

PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES DEPARTMENT/FLEET DIVISION

High-Pressure Sewer Cleaner Truck

AS PER SPECIFICATIONS

F.O.B.: Wichita, KS

Bids will be opened after ten o’clock a.m., in the Board Room, 1st Floor, City Hall, 455 North Main, Wichita, Kansas.

Specifications and bid forms are on file in the office of the City Purchasing Manager, 12th Floor, City Hall, 455 N. Main, Wichita, Kansas 67202, (316) 268-4636. This information may also be obtained on our website above.

Dated at Wichita, Kansas this 20th day of February 2026.

Josh L. Lauber, MBA, CPSM Purchasing Manager https://www.wichita.gov/legalnotices https://wichita.bonfirehub.com/

The City of Wichita is a leading-edge organization serving a dynamic and inclusive community.

City of Wichita 1 RFB #260040

CITY OF WICHITA

FINANCE DEPARTMENT/PURCHASING DIVISION

455 N. MAIN ST WICHITA, KS 67202

PHONE: (316) 268-4636

WICHITA.GOV/PURCHASING

PURCHASING@WICHITA.GOV

wichita.gov/procurementportal

REQUEST FOR BID #260040

High-Pressure Sewer Cleaner Truck – Public Works & Utilities Department City of Wichita – Fleet Division

February 20, 2026

PROJECT DEFINITION

The City of Wichita is seeking bids from firm(s) for a High-Pressure Sewer Cleaner Truck for the Fleet Division.

High Pressure Sewer Cleaner mounted on 56,000 GVW Extended Cab and Chassis. See Section II. Scope of Services; Meets/Not Meets Response Matrix for extended cab and chassis specifications.

THE AWARD WILL BE BASED ON THE LOWEST AND BEST TOTAL NET BID WITH OPTIONS AS

SELECTED.

Any questions may be submitted in writing to Tracy Jordan (tjordanl@wichita.gov) no later than 3:00 pm March 13, 2026. Questions must be submitted via email, and they will be answered through an addendum made available to all interested parties.

Tentative Schedule of Events Solicitation Advertised February 20, 2026 Questions Due Via Email March 13, 2026 3:00 p.m.

Questions Answered Via Addendum March 17, 2026 Bids Due March 20, 2026 10:00 a.m.

City Council (tentative) April 7, 2026 https://www.wichita.gov/PURCHASING mailto:Purchasing@wichita.gov mailto:tjordanl@wichita.gov

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Table of Contents

I. OVERVIEW AND SUMMARY

II. SCOPE OF SERVICES

III. BID TERMS

A. Questions and Contact Information:

B. Bid Submission:

C. Evaluation Criteria:

D. Tentative Schedule:

E. Minimum Respondent Qualifications:

F. Bid Requirements:

G. City of Wichita Responsibilities:

H. Challenges and Protests

IV. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

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I. OVERVIEW AND SUMMARY

The City of Wichita is the largest city in Kansas with a population of approximately 397,000 and is the seat of Sedgwick County. As of August 2020, the City’s total land area was approximately 165.58 square miles.

Major highways, including the Kansas Turnpike (I-35), Interstate 135 and U.S. 54 (Kellogg Avenue) link the City with a large trade area that encompasses a population of more than 1.1 million people within a 100-mile radius. The City of Wichita employs approximately 3,100 employees providing a full range of municipal services, including police and fire protection, parks and recreation programs, libraries, public housing, municipal transportation, airports, water and sewer utilities, general administration, and other services.

Information regarding the City of Wichita can be found at https://www.wichita.gov. The legislative body of the City consists of a six-member City Council, elected by district, and a full-time Mayor elected from the City-at-large. The Council members and the Mayor serve four-year terms overlapping. The Council and Mayor establish general policies, which are executed by the City Manager.

The City of Wichita is soliciting request for bids from vendors and/or firms for a High-Pressure Sewer Cleaner Truck for the Fleet Division. The City reserves the right to award all, some, or none of the goods/services set forth in this Request for Bid (RFB) to any one proposer based on the City’s review and assessment of the bids meeting the criteria/specifications set forth herein.

II. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Jetter Unit supplied to meet this specification must be current standard production, new, and unused, substantiated by current published literature and price sheets.

The manufacturer must be prepared to prove satisfactory experience in the design and manufacture of the type of unit described herein. Service facilities staffed by qualified employees with an adequate inventory of parts for repair and service of the unit must be located in the Wichita, Kansas area or qualified factory-trained and certified repair technicians who will travel to the City facility at which the equipment is stored within 24 hours of the repair or service request without expense to the City of Wichita.

Units bid must meet or exceed industry or SAE standards. Standards used by societies that are not members of the American National Standards Institute will not be accepted.

General The machine will be used for removing silt, sand, grease, sludge, and other debris from sanitary sewers by the flushing action of high-pressure water. The Unit shall be equipped with a self-contained, non-corrosive water supply tank as the water source for the high-pressure pump.

The Unit shall be capable of being operated by one man with all operating controls for high-pressure water and hose reel located and accessible, regardless of the position of reel assembly, at the rear of the unit.

The following vehicles are indictive of the type sought in this Bid Invitation:

1. Sewer Equipment Company of America – Model 800 HPR

2. Super Products – Camel Jet Model 1600

Unit Gross Weight and Cab to Axle Wheelbase Information to be obtained from manufacturers.

https://www.wichita.gov/

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Other units by other manufacturers that meet the criterion of this specification are also eligible, but at the City’s discretion, other units must be demonstrated and approved by the Sewer Maintenance Division prior to award.

Bidders must return the following form and complete every space requested in, Section II - Bidder’s Proposal column. Bidders shall indicate that the item being bid is exactly as requested or provide a description to indicate any deviation from the specifications of the item being bid meets or exceeds item specifications.

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Meets/Not Meets Response Matrix Section I

City Specifications (Minimum) Section II

Bidder’s Proposal

Specification Meets Not Meets Comments (required if deviation listed)

FULLY LOADED VEHICLE WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS FOR UNIT INSTALLATION ON TRUCK

CHASSIS:

THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER MUST INSTALL THE NEW JETTER UNIT ON THE TRUCK CHASSIS

TO CONFORM TO KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR FULLY

LOADED UNITS, NO MORE THAN 16,000 POUNDS ON THE FRONT AXLE AND NO MORE THAN

26,000 POUNDS ON THE REAR AXLE WITH 2,500 GALLONS OF WATER IN THE WATER TANK

PLUS WATER IN ALL HOSE. AT THE TIME OF BID A WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION CHART

MUST BE PROVIDED INDICATING WEIGHTS FOR A FULLY LOADED UNIT WITH WATER ON

BOARD PLUS WATER IN ALL HOSE.

WATER TANK:

WATER TANK CAPACITY SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 2,250 GALLONS WITH MAXIMUM OF 2,500

GALLONS. THE WATER TANK SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF ULTRAVIOLET-STABILIZED

POLYETHYLENE, ULTRAVIOLET-STABILIZED DURAPROLENE.

THE TANK MUST CONTAIN SUFFICIENT BAFFLES TO PROVIDE STABILITY AND PREVENT

DISTORTION AND SLOSHING.

THE TANK MUST BE SECURED TO THE CHASSIS FRAME.

THE TANK MUST HAVE A TOP PORT A MINIMUM OF 8 INCHES IN DIAMETER WITH A

REMOVABLE COVER. A LADDER SHALL BE INSTALLED ON THE CURBSIDE OF THE UNIT FOR

ACCESS TO THE WATER TANK TOP PORT. THE LADDER SHALL BE SECURED BY

ATTACHMENT TO THE TOP OF THE TANK AND BRACED TO HOLD A MINIMUM OF 300 POUNDS.

THE TANK MUST HAVE HYDRANT FILL POINTS ON BOTH THE RIGHT- AND LEFT-HAND SIDES

OF THE TANK. A PLASTIC WATER LEVEL SIGHT GAUGE SHALL ALSO BE MOUNTED ON THE

RIGHT- AND LEFT-HAND SIDES OF THE TANK.

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Section I City Specifications (Minimum)

Section II Bidder’s Proposal

Specification Meets Not Meets

Comments (required if deviation listed)

WATER TANK CONTINUED:

A 3-INCH TANK DRAIN BALL VALVES SHALL BE INSTALLED AT THE LOW POINT ON THE TANK

AND HAVE A CONTROL HANDLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE VALVES FROM THE CURBSIDE

OF THE UNIT OR TWO (2) 2-INCH TANK DRAIN BALL VALVES MAY BE INSTALLED AT THE LOW

POINTS OF THE TANK AND HAVE CONTROL HANDLES TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE VALVES

THAT EXTEND TO THE CURB SIDE OF THE UNIT.

THE TANK SHALL HAVE A TEN (10) YEAR REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT WARRANTY FOR

CRACKING OR LEAKING.

THE TANK MUST CONTAIN A 5-INCH AIR GAP ANTI-SIPHON SYSTEM BETWEEN THE FILL PIPE

AND TANK FILL OPENING. THE TANK FILL OPENING MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH A STRAINER

THAT WILL ELIMINATE FOREIGN OBJECTS FROM ENTERING INTO THE TANK. THE STRAINER

MUST BE REMOVABLE TO ALLOW THE DISPOSAL OF CAPTURED DEBRIS.

POLYETHYLENE TANKS MUST BE CONSTRUCTED OF A MINIMUM 3/8 INCH WALL THICKNESS,

ROTOMOLDED, ULTRAVIOLET STABILIZED AND UNPAINTED, GREY POLYETHYLENE.

DURAPROLENE TANKS MUST BE CONSTRUCTED OF A MINIMUM ½ INCH THICK,

ULTRAVIOLET-STABILIZED DURAPROLENE SHEET.

WATER PUMP:

THE PUMP MODEL TO BE SELECTED BY THE VENDOR TO MEET THE FOLLOWING

SPECIFICATIONS: THE PUMP SHALL BE ABLE TO RUN DRY WITHOUT DAMAGE TO THE

PUMP. THE PUMP SHALL BE A SINGLE-PISTON WATER PUMP TO BE RATED TO PRODUCE A

MAXIMUM OF 80 GPM AT 2,500 PSI AND BE POWERED TO PRODUCE A MINIMUM OF 65 GPM

AT 2,000 PSI. WATER PUMP TO BE INSTALLED WITH PLUMBING INCLUDING SUCTION

STRAINER AND ISOLATION VALVE PER MANUFACTURER’S CURRENT STANDARD. THE

PUMP SHALL BE FITTED WITH A FACTORY-SET NEW OVERLOAD RELIEF VALVE.

THE WATER PUMP SHALL HAVE A FIVE-YEAR WARRANTY TO INCLUDE PARTS AND LABOR.

WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCLUDE WEAR PARTS.

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Section II Bidder’s Proposal

Specification Meets Not Meets

Comments (required if deviation listed)

DRAIN COCKS:

PUMP TO BE FITTED WITH NEW DRAIN COCKS FOR COMPLETE DRAINING OF PUMP. A DRAIN

COCK MUST BE PROVIDED FOR EACH WATER PUMP CYLINDER. DRAIN COCKS MUST BE

ACCESSIBLE TO OPEN AND CLOSE WITHOUT THE OPERATOR HAVING TO CLIMB UNDER OR

ONTO THE UNIT. DRAIN VALVES SHALL BE PROVIDED AT EVERY LOW POINT OF WATER

PLUMBING ON THE UNIT.

RECIRCULATION SYSTEM:

A SYSTEM SHALL BE PROVIDED TO ALLOW RECIRCULATION OF WATER THROUGH THE

PUMP AND THE ENTIRE WATER SYSTEM TO PREVENT FREEZING DURING COLD WEATHER

OPERATION. THE RECIRCULATION SYSTEM MUST BE CAPABLE OF FUNCTIONING WHILE

THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN OR PARKED AT IDLE SPEED. THE CONNECTION TO ENGAGE

THE RECIRCULATION SYSTEM SHALL BE MOUNTED AT THE REAR OF THE UNIT NEAR THE

OPERATOR CONTROL PANEL.

WATER PURGING SYSTEM:

A SELF-CONTAINED PURGING SYSTEM USING AIR PRESSURE FROM THE TRUCK CHASSIS

SHALL BE PROVIDED ON THE UNIT TO PURGE WATER FROM JETTING HOSE, HANDGUN

LINES AND WATER PUMP TO PREVENT FREEZING.

THE AIR RESERVOIR TANK FOR THE SYSTEM MUST CONTAIN AN AIR PRESSURE RELIEF

VALVE AND CHECK VALVES TO PREVENT WATER FROM THE CLEANER SYSTEM FROM

ENTERING THE AIR RESERVOIR TANK. THE TANK SHALL HAVE ITS OWN DRAIN VALVE

INSTALLED AT THE LOWEST POINT OF THE TANK TO DRAIN MOISTURE FROM THE TANK.

WATER SYSTEM PLUMBING:

ALL WATER SYSTEM PLUMBING, FILL, PUMP SUCTION AND HIGH-PRESSURE PLUMBING ARE

TO BE NEW STAINLESS-STEEL PIPE.

ALL PLUMBING FROM THE WATER PUMP TO THE HOSE REEL THAT IS EXPOSED TO THE

ELEMENTS MUST BE INSULATED WITH FOAM PIPE WRAP. ALL AREAS WHERE PLUMBING

PASSES THROUGH METAL SHALL BE RUBBER GROMMETED.

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Section II Bidder’s Proposal

Specification Meets Not Meets

Comments (required if deviation listed)

HEATED FULL ENCLOSURE SHROUD:

THE VENDOR SHALL PROVIDE A FULL SHROUD ENCLOSURE OF THE PUMP, HOSE REEL, AND

OTHER EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING WATER TANK. OR REAR JETTER BODY SHROUD SHALL

MATCH UP TO THE WATER TANK WITH THE TANK ACTING AS AN ENCLOSURE FOR THE

JETTER BODY. THE REMAINING THREE SIDES OF THE JETTER BODY SHROUD SHALL BE

ENCLOSED WITH ROLLUP LOCKABLE DOORS (ALSO KEYED ALIKE AS TOOLBOXES) ON

ROLLERS OR BEARINGS ONLY ONE DOOR SHALL BE REQUIRED TO BE OPEN FOR CLEANER

OPERATION. REAR SHROUDING SHALL BE OF SINGLE-PIECE CONSTRUCTION AND

MOUNTED USING RUBBER ISOLATORS. SHROUD TO BE PRIMED AND TOP COATED PRIOR

TO INSTALLATION TO ENSURE ALL SURFACES ARE COATED FOR ADDITIONAL CORROSION

PROTECTION.

SHROUD SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH AN 80,000 BTU HEATER. HEATER UNIT SHALL BE HOT

WATER TYPE CONNECTED TO THE CHASSIS COOLING SYSTEM WITH A BOOSTER PUMP-

POWERED HOT WATER SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM MUST INCLUDE ISOLATION VALVES

MOUNTED WITHIN TWO (2) FEET OF THE HEATER TO ELIMINATE HEAT WHEN IT IS NOT

REQUIRED. ALL CONNECTION HOSES, CHECK VALVES, AND FITTINGS SHALL BE NEW. THE

HEATER SHALL INCLUDE A FAN FOR CIRCULATION. FAN SWITCH CONTROL SHALL BE

MOUNTED ON THE OPERATOR’S CONTROL PANEL OR IN CAB.

REEL SHALL HAVE EXTEND FEATURE THAT WILL ALLOW THE REEL TO HYDRAULICALLY

EXTEND OUTSIDE OF THE SHROUD AT REAR OF UNIT ALLOWING FULL REEL ROTATION

DURING OPERATION. THE HOSE REEL MUST BE OPERATIONAL WITH ONLY ONE OF THE

UNIT’S COMPARTMENT DOORS OPEN. EXTENDABLE HOSE REELS SHALL CONTAIN A LIMIT

SWITCH THAT WILL NOT ALLOW THE HOSE REEL TO EXTEND OR RETRACT UNLESS THE

JETTER COMPARTMENT OVERHEAD DOOR IS COMPLETELY OPEN. A LIMIT SWITCH MUST

ALSO BE INSTALLED THAT WILL NOT ALLOW THE HOSE REEL TO BE EXTENDED OR

RETRACTED UNLESS THE AUTOMATIC LEVEL WIND IS IN THE LOWERED POSITION. A HAND

PUMP SHALL BE INSTALLED IN THE HYDRAULIC LINE TO ALLOW THE REEL TO BE MOVED IN

OR OUT IF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILS.

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Section II Bidder’s Proposal

Specification Meets Not Meets

Comments (required if deviation listed)

HEATED FULL ENCLOSURE SHROUD CONTINUED:

THE HOSE REEL SHALL ALSO HAVE STOPS THAT WILL PREVENT THE HOSE REEL LEVEL

WIND FROM HITTING THE OVERHEAD DOOR FRAME WHEN ROTATED TO THE FAR LEFT OR

RIGHT POSITION. WIRELESS PENDANT FOR COMPLETE CONTROLS (SAME AS CONTROL

PANEL)

DRIVE SYSTEM:

THE HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM SHALL HAVE ELECTRICAL CONTROL FOR HYDROSTATIC

ENGAGE/DISENGAGE. THE SWITCHES FOR THE CONTROL SHALL BE MOUNTED ON THE

CONTROL PANEL AT THE OPERATOR’S STATION.

THE HYDRAULIC OIL RESERVOIR TANK SHALL BE MOUNTED ON THE SAME SUBFRAME WITH

THE WATER PUMP. ALL HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS, FILTERS, STRAINERS, HOSES, FITTINGS,

ETC. SHALL BE NEW AND MATCH MANUFACTURE’S CURRENT PRODUCTION STANDARDS.

A BALL VALVE APPROPRIATE FOR THE OPERATING CONDITIONS SHALL BE INSTALLED IN

THE LINE LEAVING THE RESERVOIR AT THE RESERVOIR SUCH THAT IN THE EVENT OF A

LINE FAILURE THE FLOW OF FLUID CAN BE CONTROLLED BEYOND SIMPLY SHUTTING DOWN

THE PUMP.

FOR PROTECTION FROM ROAD DEBRIS AND HAZARDS, THE HYDRAULIC HOSE LINES OF

THE HYDROSTATIC DRIVE SYSTEM SHALL BE SECURELY MOUNTED IN RUBBER-COVERED

PROTECTIVE HANGERS MOUNTED TO THE CHASSIS RAILS. HYDRAULIC LINES SHALL BE

HEAVY DUTY, WIRE REINFORCED TO PROVIDE SAFETY AND LONG SERVICE.

TO KEEP THE HYDRAULIC OIL CLEAN AND FREE OF CONTAMINANTS, THE HYDRAULIC OIL

SHALL BE FILTERED THROUGH DUAL CARTRIDGE FILTERS MOUNTED ON THE SUCTION

LINE. FOR EASE OF MAINTENANCE, THE FILTERS SHALL BE PLACED IN THE JETTER BODY

INTERIOR AND BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MAINTENANCE.

A HYDRAULIC OIL COOLER SHALL BE PROVIDED.

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Section II Bidder’s Proposal

Specification Meets Not Meets

Comments (required if deviation listed)

TOOLBOXES:

FIVE (5) NEW ALUMINUM UNDERBODY TOOLBOXES WITH T-HANDLE LATCHES SHALL BE

MOUNTED ON EACH SIDE OF JETTER BODY. ONE TOOLBOX AT THE FRONT OF EACH SIDE

SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 18 INCHES X 18 INCHES X 36 INCHES AND ONE BOX AT THE REAR

OF EACH SIDE SHALL BE 18 INCHES X 18 INCHES X 30 INCHES. ONE ALUMINUM TOOLBOX

SHALL BE INSTALLED UNDER THE REAR OF THE TRUCK BETWEEN THE TWO BOXES SET AT

THE REAR CORNER AND SHALL BE A MINIMUM OF 14 INCHES X 10 INCHES X 59 INCHES. A

NOZZLE RACK TO BE INSTALLED ON THE BACK WALL OF THE TOOLBOX AT THE REAR

PASSENGER SIDE FOR VARIOUS NOZZLES.

ALL THE TOOLBOX LOCKS AND ROLL-UP DOOR LOCKS SHALL BE KEYED THE SAME WITH A

SET OF SIX KEYS. LOCATED IN AN UNDERBODY TOOLBOX WILL BE INSTALLED AN OPEN

HYDRO-ROOT CUTTER OIL STORAGE RESERVOIR MOUNTED IN A ROLLOUT ASSEMBLY. THE

TANK WILL BE EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRIC PUMP, WHICH WILL SERVICE THE HYDRAULIC

ROOT CUTTER. THE TANK WILL INCLUDE A HINGED LID WHICH WHEN CLOSED WILL PROVIDE

AN AIRTIGHT CLOSURE. TANK WILL INCLUDE A DRAIN FOR DRAINING LIQUIDS. EXPANDED

METAL BASKET INCLUDED INSIDE TANK.

LIGHTING:

UNIT SHALL HAVE STANDARD I.C.C. LED LIGHTING, PLUS, CONTROL PANEL LIGHTING, AND

ONE REAR LED MOUNTED FLOOD LIGHT. THE UNIT SHALL ALSO BE EQUIPPED WITH A

LIGHTING SYSTEM THAT SHALL CONSIST OF LED STOP-TAIL-TURN, REAR AMBER DOUBLE

FLASHING LEDS AND THREE (3) DOUBLE FLASHING STROBE LIGHTS, TWO STROBE LIGHTS

AT BACK REAR CORNERS OF UNIT AND MOUNTED WITH THE TOP OF THE LIGHT NOT TO BE

HIGHER THAN THE TOP OF THE CLEANER HOUSING. ONE MOUNTED AT THE FRONT OF THE

WATER TANK CENTERED WITH THE TOP OF THE LIGHT NOT TO BE HIGHER THAN THE TOP

OF THE CLEANER HOUSING. THE LIGHTING SYSTEM SHALL BE ECCHO 6640A DOUBLE FLASH

STROBES WITH TWO (2) PETERSON PIRANHA 423LED RECESSED MOUNT STOP-TAIL-TURN

LIGHTS AND TWO (2) AMBER PETERSON PIRANHA 423SA-1 RECESSED MOUNT FLASHING

LEDS WIRED TO FLASH IN SYNCHRONOUS MODE OR APPROVED EQUAL.

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Section II Bidder’s Proposal

Specification Meets Not Meets

Comments (required if deviation listed)

LIGHTING CONTINUED:

TO BE MOUNTED IN REAR BUMPER COMPLYING WITH D.O.T. REQUIREMENTS. TWO (2)

NORTH AMERICAN TA36L-A1 LED ARROW STICKS SHALL BE MOUNTED ON THE UNIT WITH

SPACER BLOCKS TO PREVENT THE UNITS FROM BECOMING OVERHEATED.

ONE OF THE ARROW STICKS SHALL BE MOUNTED TO THE REAR OF THE UNIT AND THE

OTHER ARROW STICK SHALL BE MOUNTED TO THE FRONT OF THE UNIT.

MUD FLAPS (WITH NO ADVERTISEMENTS) SHALL BE INSTALLED AT THE FRONT AND REAR

OF THE REAR WHEELS AS WELL AS FENDERS OR JETTER BODY WITH FENDERS.

INCORPORATED INTO THE DESIGN OVER THE REAR WHEELS.

HOSE REEL AND CONTROL PANEL:

THE UNIT SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A REAR-MOUNTED ROTATING HOSE REEL

THE HOSE REEL SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF STEEL, DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND MAXIMUM

WORKING PRESSURE WITHOUT DISTORTION OF THE REEL AND HAVE THE CAPACITY TO

CONTAIN 1,000 FEET OF 1-INCH ID 3,000 PSI WORKING PRESSURE HOSE.

THE HOSE REEL DRIVE COMPONENTS INCLUDE THE CHAIN, SPROCKETS, HYDRAULIC

TORQUE MOTOR, HYDRAULIC PUMP THAT POWERS THE REEL, HYDRAULIC REEL

CONTROLS INCLUDING THE HYDRAULIC DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVE WITH INTEGRAL

FLOW CONTROL.

HOSES AND FITTINGS AND RELIEF VALVES SHALL BE THE MANUFACTURER'S CURRENT

PRODUCTION STANDARD. THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH SEPARATE

BUILT-IN OVERLOAD RELIEF, DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND SPEED CONTROL VALVES. THE

REEL SHALL USE SPACERS ALONG WITH SET SCREWS TO KEEP REEL FROM CREEPING IN

EITHER DIRECTION TOWARD THE BEARINGS.

THE UNIT SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A REAR MOUNTED ROTATING HOSE REEL. THE HOSE

REEL SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF STEEL, DESIGNED TO WITHSTAND MAXIMUM WORKING

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PRESSURE WITHOUT DISTORTION OF THE REEL AND HAVE THE CAPACITY TO CONTAIN

1,000 FEET OF 1 INCH ID 2,500 PSI WORKING PRESSURE HOSE.

Section I City Specifications (Minimum)

Section II Bidder’s Proposal

Specification Meets Not Meets

Comments (required if deviation listed)

HOSE REEL AND CONTROL PANEL CONTINUED:

THE HOSE REEL DRIVE COMPONENTS INCLUDING THE CHAIN, SPROCKETS, HYDRAULIC

TORQUE MOTOR, HYDRAULIC PUMP THAT POWERS THE REEL, HYDRAULIC REEL

CONTROLS INCLUDING THE HYDRAULIC DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVE WITH INTEGRAL

FLOW CONTROL HOSES AND FITTINGS AND RELIEF VALVE SHALL BE THE MANUFACTURERS

CURRENT PRODUCTION STANDARD. THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH

SEPARATE BUILT-IN OVERLOAD RELIEF, DIRECTIONAL CONTROL AND SPEED CONTROL

VALVES. THE REEL SHALL USE SPACERS ALONG WITH SET SCREWS TO KEEP REEL FROM

CREEPING IN EITHER DIRECTION TOWARDS THE BEARINGS.

THE ROTATING HOSE REEL WILL ALLOW THE OPERATOR TO PAY OUT AND RETRIEVE THE

CLEANER HOSE FROM THE REAR OF THE UNIT OR TO ROTATE THE REEL 90 DEGREES TO

THE RIGHT SIDE OR TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE CLEANER UNIT AND PAY OUT AND RETRIEVE

THE CLEANER HOSE FROM THE REAR OF THE UNIT. THE REEL MUST LOCK INTO POSITION

AT 2 INCH INTERVALS THROUGH OUT THE 180 DEGREE ROTATION OF THE REEL

THE HOSE REEL BASE MUST LOCK INTO POSITION DURING TRANSIT AND CONTAIN A REEL

LOCKING SYSTEM THAT WILL NOT PERMIT UNSPOOLING OF THE REEL DURING TRANSIT.

THE HOSE REEL MOUNTING SHALL HAVE A SEVEN YEAR REPAIR OR FULL REPLACEMENT

WARRANTY AGAINST THE DEVELOPMENT OF STRUCTURAL CRACKS, METAL FATIGUE,

WELD FAILURE. OR EXCESSIVE WEAR OF ANY FRAME, SUB FRAME, OR SUPPORTS (ABOVE

OR BEYOND THAT WHICH ARE PART OF THE TRUCK CHASSIS); HOSE REEL MOUNTING.

TRANSIT LOCK POSITION; AND UNSPOOLING OF HOSE REEL DURING TRANSIT.

THE HOSE REEL SHALL HAVE AN AUTOMATIC LEVEL WIND THAT WILL AUTOMATICALLY

WRAP THE CLEANER HOSE EVENLY ON THE REEL. LEVEL WIND SHALL BE ADJUSTABLE UP

OR DOWN HYDRAULICALLY. THE LEVEL WIND SHALL HAVE PROVISION TO ALLOW THE

OPERATOR THE OPTION OF BYPASSING THE AUTOMATIC LEVEL WIND BY ATTACHING

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A PROVIDED HAND OPERATED HOSE GUIDE TO THE HOSE REEL.

Section II Bidder’s Proposal

Specification Meets Not Meets

Comments (required if deviation listed)

HOSE REEL AND CONTROL PANEL CONTINUED:

THE LEVEL WIND GUIDE ASSEMBLY AND SCROLL MUST BE INSTALLED ON THE OPEN

SIDE OF THE HOSE REEL THAT IS EXPOSED TO THE REAR OF THE JETTER BODY, THE

LEVEL WIND PAWL SHALL BE ABLE TO BE DISENGAGED FOR HAND ROTATION OF THE

SCROLL FOR RE-ALIGNMENT OF THE HOSE GUIDE.

A MECHANICAL FOOTAGE COUNTER SHALL BE PROVIDED ON THE REEL. THE CONTROL

PANEL FOR THE ROTATING REEL MUST BE AT THE RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF REEL WITH ALL

CONTROLS WITHIN EASY REACH OF OPERATOR WHILE STANDING AT ONE LOCATION

NO CONTROL SHALL BE HIGHER THAN 70 INCHES FROM GROUND LEVEL. THE CONTROL

PANEL MAY BE MOUNTED ON THE SIDE OF THE ROTATING REEL AND ROTATE WITH THE

REEL BUT MUST BE ACCESSIBLE WITHOUT REACHING SIDEWAYS OR INTO ANY

COMPARTMENT REGARDLESS OF LOCATION OF PIVOTING POINT.

THE OPERATOR CONTROL PANEL CONTROLS SHALL BE ALSO CAPABLE OF BEING

EXPOSED TO ALL WEATI-IER CONDITIONS, NEMA4 RATED.

THE CONTROL PANEL SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

ELECTRIC CONTROL FOR HYDROSTATIC PUMP ENGAGE/ DISENGAGE

ELECTRIC STEP OR RAMP THROTTLE CONTROL THAT WILL INCREMENTALLY STEP

INCREASE OR DECREASE RPM

WATER SYSTEM GAUGES SHALL BE GLYCERIN FILLED

LOW WATER LEVEL WARNING LIGHT

HYDRAULIC OIL PRESSURE GAUGE

WATER CONTROL SWITCH

HOSE REEL FORWARD AND REVERSE CONTROL

HOSE REEL VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL

TACHOMETER FOR TRUCK ENGINE

STROBE LIGHT SWITCH (MAY BE MOUNTED IN CAB)

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ELECTRIC EMERGENCY SHUT DOWN/KILL SWITCH

City Specifications (Minimum) Section II Bidder’s Proposal

Specification Meets Not Meets

Comments (required if deviation listed)

HOSE REEL AND CONTROL PANEL CONTINUED:

THE CONTROL PANEL SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING CONTINUED

HOUR METER FOR CHASSIS ENGINE & WATER PUMP

PANEL OVERHEAD LIGHT AND SWITCH. SWITCH TO BE MOUNTED IN THE HOUSING

NEXT TO THE LIGHT.

A DIGITAL FOOTAGE READOUT GAUGE SHALL BE MOUNTED TO THE TOP OF THE

CONTROL PANEL FOR EASY VIEWING. FOOTAGE READINGS SHOULD BE WITHIN

TWENTY (20) FEET OF ACTUAL HOSE RUNOUT.

12-VOLT OUTLET FOR HANDHELD L.E.D. HIGH POWER SPOTLIGHT WITH 25' MINIMUM OF

CORD TO BE SUPPLIED BY SUCCESSFUL BIDDER

HIGH-PRESSURE HANDGUN WITH QUICK-DISCONNECT FITTING (MAY BE MOUNTED

INSIDE PUMP COMPARTMENT)

LEVEL WIND POSITION CONTROL SWITCH.

SEWER HOSE:

THE HOSE REEL SHALL BE FILLED WITH 900 FEET OF 1-INCH ID CLEANER HOSE WITH

AN OPERATING PRESSURE OF 2,500 PSI AND A MINIMUM BURST PRESSURE OF 6,250

PSI. ALL HOSE MUST BE POLYMER PIRANHA SP16 HOSE

HIGH-PRESSURE HANDGUN WASH-DOWN SYSTEM:

THE HIGH-PRESSURE HANDGUN SYSTEM SHALL INCLUDE NEW PIPING, WATER

CONTROL VALVE, FITTINGS, PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE, HANDGUN WITH ON/OFF

TRIGGER CONTROL AND A REPLACEABLE ORIFICE AND 50’ OF ½ INCHES HIGH-

PRESSURE HOSE. THE SYSTEM SHALL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING 10 GPM WITH A

MINIMUM PRESSURE OF 600 PSI. THE SYSTEM SHALL ALSO INCLUDE A LIVE

RETRACTABLE HOSE REEL FOR THE SYSTEM. WATER CONTROL VALVE SHALL BE

INSTALLED IN CLOSE PROXIMITY OF THE REEL FOR EASY OPERATOR ACCESS

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ACCESSORIES:

TWO (2) COMBINATION DEGREE TIER THREE CLEANING NOZZLES WITH ONE EXTRA SET

OF REPLACEABLE ORIFICES FOR EACH NOZZLE

KNIFE MOTOR WITH SKIDS FOR 8”, 10” AND 12”

TWO (2) CONCAVE KNIFE BLADES FOR 8” SEWER LINES

ONE (1) EACH CONCAVE BLADES FOR 10” AND 12”

ONE-TIER THREE PENETRATOR NOZZLE WITH ONE EXTRA SET OF REPLICABLE

ORIFICES

12-VOLT OUTLET FOR HANDHELD L.E.D. HIGH POWER

SPOT LIGHT AT OPERATOR STATION WITH 25 FEET OF CORD WIRELESS PENDENT FOR

ALL CLEANER OPERATION CONTROLS (SAME AS CONTROL PANEL)

CLEANER UNIT TRAINING AND MANUALS:

THE VENDOR SHALL PROVIDE LIFETIME TRAINING, FOR AS LONG AS THE CITY OF

WICHITA OWNS THE EQUIPMENT, BY A MANUFACTURER-CERTIFIED TRAINER TO FULLY

INSTRUCT. A MINIMUM OF 16 HOURS OF ON-SITE INTERACTIVE, “OPERATOR TRAINING”

FOR CITY STAFF. THE TRAINING SHALL INCLUDE ALL POINTS COVERED IN THE

OPERATOR’S MANUAL. IF NEEDED, THE VENDOR SHALL PROVIDE THE NECESSARY

TOOLS AND TEACHING AIDS TO CONDUCT THE ON-SITE TRAINING. AT THE COMPLETION

OF THE TRAINING, EACH PARTICIPANT SHALL UNDERSTAND HOW THE EQUIPMENT

OPERATES AND WHAT IS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN THE EQUIPMENT TO

MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS AND BE AWARDED A CERTIFICATE OF

COMPLETION.

MANUALS:

THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER SHALL DELIVER TO THE FLEET MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

FOR UNITS FURNISHED UNDER THIS BID, TWO SETS OF THE FOLLOWING, ONE PAPER

AND ONE ELECTRONIC:

CURRENT EDITION OF THE OPERATIONS MANUAL.

CURRENT EDITION OF THE SERVICE / MAINTENANCE REPAIR MANUAL.

CURRENT EDITION OF THE ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS. MUST BE AS WIRED.

CURRENT EDITION OF THE PARTS MANUAL. MUST SHOW AS BUILT PARTS.

CURRENT EDITION OF THE EMISSIONS DIAGNOSES MANUAL.

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MANUALS CONTINUED;

THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER SHALL ALSO DELIVER TO THE SEWER SUPERVISOR FOR

UNIT FURNISHED UNDER THIS BID, ONE ELECTRONIC SET OF THE FOLLOWING:

CURRENT EDITION OF THE OPERATIONS MANUAL.

CURRENT EDITION OF THE SERVICE / MAINTENANCE REPAIR MANUAL.

A WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION CHART MUST BE PROVIDED INDICATING WEIGHTS FOR A

FULLY LOADED UNIT.

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:

VEHICLE SYSTEM FOR OPERATOR USE WHILE BACKING UP THE CLEANER UNIT.

DIGITAL COLOR CLOSED CIRCUIT VIDEO CAMERA SHALL BE MOUNTED TO REAR AND

BOTH SIDES FOR SIDE VIEW AS WELL AS AIMED SO DRIVER CAN BACK UP TO A

MANHOLE UNASSISTED. A COLOR VIDEO MONITOR SHALL BE MOUNTED ON THE DASH

WITH ABILITY TO SEE ALL 3 CAMERAS OR SINGLE OUT REAR VIEW.

OPTIONS:

OPTION 1 – REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

CHALMERS REAR SUSPENSION SYSTEM OR HENDRICK HAULMAXX REAR SUSPENSION

OPTION 2 - PROVIDE ECO STYLE HIGH PRESSURE CLEANER IN LIEU OF STANDARD

HIGH-PRESSURE CLEANER

THE WATER PUMP WILL BE DRIVEN BY A HYDROSTATIC SYSTEM WHICH IS POWERED

BY THE TRUCK ENGINE VIA A PTO MOUNTED TO THE TRANSMISSION. THE PTO DRIVES

A SHAFT WHICH POWERS A HYDROSTATIC TRANSMISSION PUMP. THIS HYDROSTATIC

TRANSMISSION PUMP IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DRIVING A HYDRAULIC MOTOR WHICH

DRIVES THE WATER PUMP. MOUNTED TO THE HYDROSTATIC PUMP IS A HYDRAULIC

PUMP WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPPLYING POWER TO ALL HYDRAULIC FUNCTIONS

INCLUDING THE HYDRAULIC MOTOR THAT DRIVES THE HOSE REEL. THE HYDROSTATIC

PUMP CONTROL MUST USE A PROPORTIONAL SPOOL TYPE CONTROL. PROPORTIONAL

PUMP CONTROL MUST BE ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED BY TWO SEPARATE

SIGNALS. ONE SIGNAL TO BE USED TO STROKE HYDROSTAT TO FULL CAPACITY THE

SECOND SIGNAL TO BE USED FOR RECIRCULATION MODE. CABLE OR MANUAL PUMP

CONTROLS ARE NOT ALLOWED.

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OPTIONS CONTINUED:

OPTION 2 CONTINUED

THE CHASSIS ENGINE SPEED WILL OPERATE AT 1600 RPM'S WHEN PRODUCING 65 GPM

@ 2000 PSI WITH PUMP CONFIGURATION TO POWER THE HYDROSTATIC

TRANSMISSION.

THE HYDRAULIC OIL RESERVE CAPACITY WILL BE AT LEAST THIRTY (30) U.S. GALLONS

WITH OIL TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. THIS UNIT WILL ALSO BE EQUIPPED WITH LOW

HYDRAULIC OIL INDICATOR LIGHT LOCATED AT THE OPERATOR'S STATION TO SIGNAL

LOSS OF HYDRAULIC OIL. THE RETURN LINE HYDRAULIC FILTER SHALL BE CARTRIDGE

STYLE AND TNTEGRAL TO THE RESERVOIR.

THE HYDRAULIC OIL SHALL BE COOLED BY A HIGH EFFICIENCY SHELL AND TUBE HEAT

EXCHANGE SYSTEM. ANY OIL COOLING SYSTEM THAT EMPLOYS DEVICES WITH

MOVING PARTS SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTABLE.

SHUT-OFF VALVES WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE SUCTION LINES TO FACILITATE

SERVICING OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP WITHOUT THE NEED OF DRAINING.

THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SHALL HAVE AN EMERGENCY SHUT DOWN THAT

AUTOMATICALLY REDUCES THE ENGINE SPEED TO IDLE ELIMINATING THE POTENTIAL

FOR DAMAGING THE PTO. WHEN THE SHUT-DOWN SWITCH IS DISENGAGED, THE PTO

WILL RE-ENGAGE AND THE OPERATOR CAN RAMP UP TO OPERATING SPEED.

THE HYDRAULIC OIL RESERVOIR, WATER PUMP AND REAR HYDRAULIC MOTOR ARE TO

BE MOUNTED ABOVE THE CHASSIS FRAME RAILS IN THE ENCLOSED, HEATED PUMP

COMPARTMENT LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE WATER TANK.

THE JETTER SHALL INCLUDE A REAR GAUGE CLUSTER (CHASSIS ENGINE MONITORING)

SYSTEM. THE SYSTEM WILL CONSIST OF A SINGLE SCREEN LCD MONITOR THAT WILL

DISPLAY ENGINE OIL PRESSURE, VOLTS, TEMPERATURE AND RPM'S.

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OPTIONS CONTINUED:

OPTION 2 CONTINUED

IN ADDITION, IT SHALL ALSO BE CAPABLE OF MONITORING VARIOUS ENGINE FAULT

CODES AND SERVICE REMINDERS. THIS OPTION REQUIRES CHASSIS TO BE PROVIDED

WITH AN SAE 11939 INTERFACE (MULTIPLEX SYSTEM). PTO ACTIVATION MUST BE AT

THE OPERATORS CONTROL PANEL.

OPTION 3 – TRADE-IN LUMP SUM DEDUCT

003136 / 2015 FREIGHTLINER WITH 2015 SECA 800HP CLEANER

OPTION 4 – GREASE RELEASE SYSTEM

COMPONENTS:

ONE 12V MASTER CONTROLLER. OPERATES METER SYSTEM, WATERPROOF ON/OFF

SWITCH WITH GREEN ON LIGHT, FLOW METERING VALVE AND PUMP SPEED

CONTROLLER

CONTROL PANEL TO BE MOUNTED NEAR OPERATORS' WORK.STATION CONTROL

PANEL TO BE POWERED BY 12 VOLT DC ORAWN FROM THE TRUCKS BAITERY USING

HEAVY DUTY ELECTRICAL WIRE

½ INCH O.D. POLYPROPYLENE TUBING INLET SIDE TO CONNECT TO 80 GALLON TANK

3/8 POLYPROPYLENE TUBING OUTLET SIDE TO CONNECT FROM THE MASTER

CONTROLLER TO THE FITTING POSITIONED ON THE INLET SIDE OF THE JET HOSE PUMP

ONE OPERATORS' MANUAL

80 GALLON POLY SELF VENTING TANK CAN BE FILLED WITH 2.5 GALLON CONTAINER OR

55 GALLON DRUMS

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OPTIONS CONTINUED:

OPTION 5 – VEHICLE BLIND SPOT WARNING SYSTEM

OPTION 6 - REAR CANOPY TO EXTEND OUT FROM FULL ENCLOSURE SHROUD TO

EMPLOYEES PROTECT FROM THE WEATHER AT THE OPERATOR STATION

SPECIAL NOTES:

ADVERTISING

NO DEALER EMBLEMS, DECALS OR PLACARDS, ADVERTISEMENTS OF

MANUFACTURER ADDRESS, WEB ADDRESS, AND PHONE NUMBERS ARE TO BE

PLACED ON VEHICLE.

WARRANTY

THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER MUST FURNISH PROOF THAT THEY WILL AND ARE CAPABLE

OF PROVIDING PARTS, SERVICE AND REPAIR TO ALL NEW ITEMS HEREIN SPECIFIED.

BIDDER SHALL FURNISH, IN WRITING, THE MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD ONE-YEAR

WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS, WHICH THEY AGREE TO ADMINISTER.

SPECIAL NOTES CONTINUED:

CORRECTION OF DEFICIENCIES

SHOULD IT BE DETERMINED THAT UPON DELIVERY THE UNIT(S) FAIL TO MEET THESE

BID SPECIFICATIONS IN ANY RESPECT, THE BIDDER SHALL, AT NO EXPENSE TO THE

CITY, CORRECT SUCH DEFICIENCIES WITHOUT DELAY. WHEN APPLICABLE

THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER SHALL NOT TAKE POSSESSION OF TRADE IN VEHICLE UNTIL

THE NEW VEHICLE HAS MET ALL PROVISIONS OF THE CURRENT SPECIFICATIONS.

ANY WARRANTY REPAIRS OR CORRECTIONS REQUIRING THE EQUIPMENT TO TRAVEL

GREATER THAN 50 MILES FROM THE SEWER MAINTENANCE FACILITY SHALL CONFORM

TO THE ‘SHIPPING TRUCK CHASSIS BY TRUCK’ AND ‘WORK AND INSTALLATION TIME

FRAME’ SECTIONS OF THESE SPECIFICATIONS

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SUPPLEMENT A: MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS FOR ONE (1) NEW CURRENT MODEL 56,000

GVW EXTENDED CAB AND CHASSIS FOB WICHITA, KANSAS

BIDDERS MUST RETURN THE ORIGINAL OR A PHOTOCOPY OF THIS FORM AND

COMPLETE EVERY SPACE IN SECTION II, BIDDER'S COLUMN. BIDDERS SHALL INDICATE

THAT THE ITEM BEING BID IS EXACTLY AS SPECIFIED OR GIVE A DESCRIPTION TO

INDICATE ANY DEVIATION FROM THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE ITEM BEING BID.

ENGINE:

HEAVY DUTY CUMMINS DIESEL, WET SLEEVE GROSS ENGINE OUTPUT 350 HP AT 2300

RPM, 1,150 LBS. TORQUE

(UNLESS A WET SLEEVE ENGINE IS SUPPLIED, DOCUMENTATION WARRANTING THE

ENGINE AGAINST CAVITATION (PITTING IN THE COOLING SYSTEM) FOR 7 YEARS OR

150,000 MILES, WILL BE REQUIRED)

COOLING SYSTEM:

HEAVY DUTY, INCREASED CAPACITY WITH PROTECTION TO -25 DEGREES

FAHRENHEIT. MINIMUM DEX-COOL SILICATE-FREE EXTENDED LIFE COOLANT.

AIR CLEANER:

HEAVY DUTY, DRY TYPE

FUEL TANK CAPACITY:

MINIMUM 45 GALLONS (RH 45 GALLON STEP TANK)

TRANSMISSION:

HEAVY DUTY 5-SPEED AUTOMATIC ALLISON 3500 RDS TRANSMISSION OR APPROVED

EQUAL WITH FLUID TEMP GAUGE MOUNTED IN THE CAB CONNECTED TO THE OUTLET

PORT OF THE TRANSMISSION. THE CONTROLS SHALL BE DASH MOUNTED. THE

TRANSMISSION SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH SYNTHETIC FLUID. AN AUXILIARY

TRANSMISSION COOLER SHALL ALSO BE INSTALLED

EXHAUST:

VERTICAL STACK WITH DEFLECTION AT TOP

CHASSIS:

(CHECK WITH MANUFACTURER OF CLEANER UNIT)

SIZE, FRAME AND SHOCK ABSORBERS AS REQUIRED TO CONFORM TO GVW RATING

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DIMENSIONS:

(CHECK WITH MANUFACTURER OF CLEANER UNIT)

WHEELBASE TO MATCH CAB TO AXLE AS REQUIRED.

TOW HOOKS:

TWO (2) TOW HOOKS ON FRAME AT FRONT OF UNIT AND

TWO (2) TOW HOOKS ON FRAME AT THE REAR OF THE UNIT

FRONT AXLE:

HEAVY DUTY, GUARANTEED CARRYING CAPACITY NOT LESS THAN 16,000 LB

REAR AXLE:

HEAVY DUTY, TWO AXLES GUARANTEED CARRYING CAPACITY NOT LESS THAN 20,000

LB EACH. SPICER/ROCKWELL RATIO CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING NORMAL HIGHWAY

SPEED (60 MPH) FULLY LOADED AT A 2% GRADE

SPRINGS:

16,000 LB. FRONTS, 40,000 LB. MINIMUM MAIN LEAF REAR

SPRINGS WITH HEAVY DUTY (4,500 LB) MULTI-LEAF

AUXILIARY SPRINGS

SERVICE BRAKES:

HEAVY DUTY, AIR, COMPLETE WITH ABS. GAUGE, WARNING LIGHT AND BUZZER

MOUNTED ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. BENDIX AD-9 HEATED AIR DRYER OR EQUAL AND

HEATED AUTOMATIC TANK DRAIN VALVES. A QUICK CONNECTION (MILTON MODEL #

815, STYLE L.) SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH EASY ACCESS TO ALLOW FOR CHARGING OF

THE AIR TANKS OF DOWNED TRUCKS TO RELEASE BRAKES FOR TOWING. PROVISION

SHALL BE MADE TO HAVE ADEQUATE AIR PRESSURE/CMF AND TAKE OFF FOR THE

SELF-CONTAINED AIR PURGE SYSTEM FOR THE CLEANER HOSE REEL, CLEANER HOSE

AND HANDHELD SPRAY WASH HOSE.

PARKING BRAKE:

AIR MGM TYPE

STEERING:

FULL POWER OR POWER ASSIST

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WHEELS:

TEN (10) WHOLE PILOT MOUNT DISC TYPE, SIZED TO COMPLY WITH

VEHICLE GVW RATING AND TIRE SIZE, EIGHT REARS, TWO FRONTS

HOUR METER:

DASH-MOUNTED HOUR METER THAT RECORDS ENGINE HOURS

TIRES:

ALL TIRES TO BE STEEL-BELTED TUBELESS RADIALS, 16 PLY RATING SIZED FOR

VEHICLE GVW. TWO (2) CONVENTIONAL TREAD, FRONT, 315/80R/22.5

EIGHT (8) TRACTION LUG TREAD, REAR, 11R/22.5

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:

HEAVY DUTY, WITH 135 AMP. ALTERNATOR AND TWO (2) 71 AMP 535 CCA BATTERIES

PAINT:

WHITE FACTORY STANDARD WITH CLEAR COAT OR APPROVED EQUAL. THE TOP OF

THE HOOD SHALL BE PAINTED TO MATCH DITZLER STOCK # DQE 9000 WITH

FLATTENER.

CAB & BODY:

SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH STATIONARY GRILLE, FULL FORWARD TILT HOOD AND

RUNNING BOARDS. CAB SHALL BE EXTENDED CAB STYLE. ALL REAR SKIRTING OR

BUMPERS MUST HAVE A MINIMUM 18 INCHES OF GROUND CLEARANCE.

KEYS:

EACH UNIT SUPPLIED UNDER THIS BID SHALL BE DELIVERED WITH A MINIMUM OF 6

COPIES OF EACH KEY REQUIRED FOR THE VEHICLE. KEYS SHALL NOT REQUIRE ANY

PROGRAMMING

LOW VOLTAGE PROTECTION:

THE UNIT SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH A LOW VOLTAGE PROTECTION SYSTEM THAT WILL

AUTOMATICALLY TURN OFF ACCESSORIES IN THE EVENT OF LOW VOLTAGE. AN

AFTER-MARKET UNIT WILL BE ACCEPTABLE IF IT HAS AN AUTOMATIC FUNCTION THAT

DISCONNECTS THE BATTERIES AND PREVENTS THE BATTERIES FROM BECOMING

DISCHARGED AUTOMATICALLY. MANUAL BATTERY DISCONNECTS ARE NOT

ACCEPTABLE.

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Comments (required if deviation listed)

ACCESSORIES CONTINUED:

POWER WINDOWS AND LOCKS

DIRECTIONAL SIGNALS, SELF CANCELING

12V DUAL PLUGS W/ DUAL USB PLUGS

FRONT AND REAR EQUIPPED WITH HAZARD WARNING SWITCH

SAFETY GLASS IN ALL CAB OPENINGS TINTED FOR DOORS AND WINDSHIELDS

INSIDE SUN VISORS, BOTH SIDES OF CAB.

HEAVY DUTY FRESH AIR

HEATER AND DEFROSTER

DUAL ELECTRIC TWO-SPEED INTERMITTENT WINDSHIELD WIPERS

WEST COAST-TYPE MIRRORS (16" X 7") SHALL BE MOUNTED ON BOTH SIDES OF

CAB, PHILLIPS FENDER MOUNTED CONVEX MIRRORS OR APPROVED EQUAL ON

BOTH FENDERS OF TRUCK

EXTERIOR GRAB HANDLES FOR ALL DOORS

OIL PRESSURE, FUEL LEVEL, ENGINE HOUR METER, WATER TEMPERATURE, AND

AMP METER GAUGES SHALL BE MOUNTED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL (LIGHTS

IN LIEU OF GAUGES NOT ACCEPTABLE)

REVERSE ALARM, ELECTRONIC TYPE, CONNECTED TO REVERSE LIGHT SWITCH

90 DBA MINIMUM (BALLARD MODELMPA-II OR EQUIVALENT)

AIR CONDITIONING

AM/FM/WEATHER BAND RADIO WITH SPEAKERS

LINCOLN AUTOMATED QUICK LUBE OR APPROVED EQUAL (MUST PUMP #2

GREASE) ATTACHED TO ALL GREASE POINTS

COMPUTER CONTROL SYSTEM:

ALL VEHICLE SYSTEMS SHALL BE COMPATIBLE WITH THE CITY OF WICHITA'S

FUEL MASTER, AIMS II DATA RECORDING SYSTEM. DOCUMENTATION OF

COMPATIBILITY SHALL BE PROVIDED BEFORE A PURCHASE ORDER IS ISSUED. IF

AFTER DELIVERY, IT IS FOUND THE VEHICLE AND FUEL MASTER ARE NOT

COMPATIBLE, THE VENDOR SHALL CORRECT THE PROBLEM AT THEIR EXPENSE

BEFORE PAYMENT WILL BE MADE

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MANUALS:

THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER SHALL DELIVER TO THE FLEET MAINTENANCE

SUPERVISOR FOR UNITS FURNISHED UNDER THIS BID, ONE SET OF THE

FOLLOWING, ONE PAPER AND ONE ELECTRONIC:

CURRENT EDITION OF THE OPERATIONS MANUAL.

CURRENT EDITION OF THE SERVICE / MAINTENANCE REPAIR MANUAL.

CURRENT EDITION OF THE ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS FROM AS BUILT.

ANY CHANGES FROM FACTORY DRAWING MUST BE INCLUDED IN AN UPDATED

DIAGRAM.

CURRENT EDITION OF THE EMISSIONS DIAGNOSES MANUAL.

THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER SHALL ALSO DELIVER TO THE SEWER SUPERVISOR

FOR UNITS FURNISHED UNDER THIS BID, ONE ELECTRONIC SET OF THE

FOLLOWING:

CURRENT EDITION OF THE OPERATIONS MANUAL.

CURRENT EDITION OF THE SERVICE / MAINTENANCE REPAIR MANUAL.

ALL VEHICLES FURNISHED UNDER THIS SPECIFICATION MUST COMPLY WITH ALL

CURRENT FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS

MAINTENANCE TRAINING:

THE VENDOR SHALL PROVIDE AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE CITY, A MINIMUM

OF 16 HOURS ON-SITE, INTERACTIVE "OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE TRAINING"

TO FLEET DIVISION PERSONNEL. IF THE TRAINING IS NOT LOCATED WITHIN 20

MILES OF WICHITA, KS, THE VENDOR SHALL PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION AND

LODGING FOR A MINIMUM OF 4 CITY OF WICHITA EMPLOYEES AT NO ADDITIONAL

COST TO THE CITY OF WICHITA. IF NEEDED, THE VENDOR SHALL PROVIDE THE

NECESSARY TOOLS AND TEACHING AIDS TO CONDUCT THE ON-SITE TRAINING.

AT THE COMPLETION OF THE TRAINING, EACH PARTICIPANT SHALL UNDERSTAND

HOW THE EQUIPMENT OPERATES AND WHAT IS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN THE

EQUIPMENT TO THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. AT THE COMPLETION

OF THE TRAINING, EACH PARTICIPANT SHALL BE AWARDED A CERTIFICATE OF

COMPLETION.

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WARRANTY AND SERVICE

BIDDERS MUST FURNISH PROOF THAT THEY WILL, AND ARE CAPABLE OF,

PROVIDING PARTS, SERVICE AND REPAIR TO ALL ITEMS HEREIN SPECIFIED.

BIDDER MUST AGREE TO ADMINISTER AND MUST FURNISH, IN WRITING,

MANUFACTURERS STANDARD WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

SPECIAL NOTES:

DELETION

NO FACTORY-INSTALLED STANDARD EQUIPMENT OR OPTIONAL PACKAGE

EQUIPMENT TO BE DELETED. ADVERTISING: NO DEALER EMBLEMS, DECALS OR

PLACARDS TO BE ON THE VEHICLE.

MILEAGE

ODOMETER READING AT F.O.B. DESTINATION MUST NOT EXCEED 1,000 MILES.

ALL OPTIONS AND/OR OPTION PACKAGES THAT ARE FACTORY-STANDARD

ON THE MODEL BID MUST BE PROVIDED ON THE VEHICLE BID.

CORRECTION OF DEFICIENCIES

SHOULD IT BE DETERMINED THAT UPON DELIVERY THE VEHICLE FAILS TO MEET

THESE BID SPECIFICATIONS IN ANY RESPECT, THE BIDDER SHALL AT NO

EXPENSE TO THE CITY, CORRECT SUCH DEFICIENCIES WITHOUT DELAY.

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III. BID TERMS

A. Questions and Contact Information:

Any questions regarding this document must be submitted via email to Tracy Jordan, tjordan@wichita.gov in accordance with the dates and times stipulated for questions. Any questions of a substantive nature will be addressed in written form as a posted addendum on the City’s Procurement Portal (wichita.gov/procurementportal). Respondents are responsible for checking the City’s Procurement Portal and acknowledging any addenda electronically as a part of the Procurement Portal submission’s electronic acknowledgment for all stipulated response forms and addendum acknowledgments.

To ensure interested parties receive notification of any published addendum by the City, respondents need to verify the selection of “Real Time” on their Procurement Portal - Notification Center settings:

• Accept Invites from Agencies (to receive invitations for new solicitation opportunities)

• Accept Messages (to receive notifications for any published addendum)

Failure to select “Real Time” notification settings will impact your Procurement Portal profile’s ability to receive notifications and messages by the City of Wichita Purchasing Division.

To view your Procurement Portal’s Notification Center settings, log into your account and select Settings, Global Vendor Record, Manage my Organization, and Notifications to view this settings screen. If further assistance is needed, please contact the Purchasing Office directly at purchasing@wichita.gov or by phone at 316-268-4636.

B. Bid Submission:

Bids will be received (electronically as stated) in the office of the City Purchasing Manager, 12th Floor, City Hall, 455 North Main, Wichita, Kansas, prior to 10:00 O'CLOCK A.M., Friday, March 20, 2026. Bids are to be submitted through the City’s Procurement Portal (wichita.gov/procurementportal) using a secure login/password.

If a Bonfire registration for system access has not been completed, please visit wichita.gov/purchasing for assistance.

On the Purchasing website page, a video tutorial (Bonfire Registration Video) walkthrough and registration resources are available to help in the completion of the registration process. If further assistance is needed, please contact the Purchasing Office directly at purchasing@wichita.gov or by phone at 316-268-4636.

All bids, including supporting documentation/manuals, shall become the property of the City.

C. Evaluation Criteria:

Bid Award will be based on the Lowest and Best Total Net Bid per Group with Options as Selected from a Responsible and Responsive vendor.

The City, through its Board of Bids and Contracts reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and any part of parts of any bid and to waive formalities therein to determine which is lowest and best bid. Any bid which is incomplete, conditional, obscure, or which contains additions not called for or irregularities of any kind, may be cause for rejection of the bid. All bids are awarded subject to a check of the computations shown on the "Request For Formal Bid" form.

In the event of a discrepancy in the extension(s) or total for the item(s), the unit cost shall prevail.

The City, through its Purchasing Manager, reserves the right to accept or reject any or all submittals and any part or parts of any submittal, and to waive formalities therein to determine which is the most beneficial bid.

D. Tentative Schedule:

The tentative schedule will apply to this Request for Bid (RFB) and may change according to with the City’s needs or unforeseen circumstances. All dates and times will be in Central Standard Time (CST; CDT) and can be confirmed through the Purchasing Office located at 455 N. Main 12th Floor Wichita, KS 67202, calling (316) 268-4636, or by mailto:tjordan@wichita.gov https://wichita.bonfirehub.com/ mailto:purchasing@wichita.gov https://wichita.bonfirehub.com/ https://www.wichita.gov/purchasing mailto:purchasing@wichita.gov

City of Wichita 27 RFB #260040 contacting the buyer listed on the solicitation document. Questions of a substantive nature will be reviewed and answered in written form as an addendum and posted to the City’s Procurement portal at wichita.gov/procurementportal.

Vendors are encouraged to complete bidder registration by visiting the City of Wichita’s eProcurement Portal at wichita.gov/procurementportal, then follow the link to the Bonfire vendor registration page to register your company.

Please check our website, wichita.gov/purchasing for upcoming registration opportunities, training dates & locations, and information as it is updated in the near future.

Event Date Solicitation Advertised February 20, 2026 Last Day for Written Question March 13, 2026 @ 3:00 p.m.

Addendum Posting March 17, 2026 Bid Due MONTH 20, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m.

City Council Approval April 7, 2026

E. Minimum Respondent Qualifications:

This section lists the criteria to be considered in evaluating the responsiveness of firms interested in providing the goods and/or service(s) specified in this Request for Bid. Firms should meet or exceed these qualifications to be considered for award. Any exceptions to the requirements listed should be clearly detailed in the proposer’s response.

Bidders shall:

1. Understanding of industry standards and best practices.

2. Have experience in providing goods and/or services of comparable size and complexity to that being requested.

3. Have knowledge of and comply with all currently applicable, and as they become enacted during the contract term, federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations. All laws of the State of Kansas, whether substantive or procedural, shall apply to the contract, and all statutory, charter, and ordinance provisions that are applicable to public contracts in the city shall be followed with respect to the contract.

4. Registration with the Kanas Secretary of State’s Office before contract execution.

5. Having Municipal government experience is preferable; however, the City will make the final determination based on responses received and the evaluation process.

6. Have the capacity to acquire all bonds, escrows or insurances as outlined in the terms of this RFB.

7. Provide project supervision (as required) and quality control procedures.

8. Have appropriate material, equipment and labor to perform specified services.

9. Ensure parking occurs only in designated areas and parking permits are displayed (if provided).

10. Wear company uniform or ID badge for identification purposes.

11. Meet local, state, and federal guidelines as applicable.

F. Bid Requirements:

1. Completed Bonfire Portal (wichita.gov/procurementportal) submission (or Request for Bid Form signed and dated if submitted via paper).

2. Bids submitted may not be withdrawn for a period of 60 days following the opening of this Request for Bid.

Prices MUST also be free of duties and federal, state, and local taxes unless otherwise imposed by a governmental body, and applicable to the material on the proposal.

3. Pricing for all stipulated Item(s) and/or Group(s) requirements. Bidders who do not submit pricing for all items when stipulated may be deemed nonresponsive when not adhering to:

a. Bid Award will be based on the Lowest and Best Total Net Bid per Group with Options as selected.

4. Exceptions to any part of this document clearly delineated and detailed.

5. Responses that do not include all required forms/items may be deemed non-responsive.

https://wichita.bonfirehub.com/ https://wichita.gov/procurementportal https://www.wichita.gov/purchasing

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G. City of Wichita Responsibilities:

1. Designate a department contact person for any daily communication(s) required to ensure goods and/or services delivery.

2. Provide Contractor with appropriate facility access(es) for completion of awarded goods and/or services.

H. Challenges and Protests Challenges A challenge is defined as a written objection by any party interested in responding to either a bid or proposal (collectively referred to as solicitations), when that party wishes to have the City consider an addition, substitution or modification to the specifications stated in the outstanding solicitation.

The written challenge of the solicitation specifications must be filed with the Purchasing Manager located on the 12th Floor, Finance Department at City Hall, 455 N Main, Wichita, KS 67202, telephone number (316)268-4636, at least five (5) business days before the solicitation opening due date and time as listed on the solicitation documents. Any challenge to solicitation specifications received after the five (5) business days deadline will not be considered by the City. The Purchasing Manager will acknowledge receipt of the challenge. The written challenge is to include the name, address, email address and telephone number of the interested party, identification of the solicitation number and project title, a detailed statement of the reasons for the challenge, supporting evidence or documentation to substantiate any arguments, and the form of relief requested, e.g., the proposed addition, substitution or modification to the specifications. The Purchasing Manager will investigate the written challenge and any evidence or documentation submitted with the challenge.

In the event of a timely challenge of the solicitation specifications to the Purchasing Manager, the affected pending solicitation shall not proceed further until the challenge is resolved by Purchasing Manager decision. The Purchasing Manager will issue a written decision, which will be posted on the City’s Vendor Services website, https://selfserviceict.wichita.gov/vss/ for viewing by all interested parties.