Award Information

P.O. Box 2030 | Perry, Georgia 31069-6030 Telephone 478-988-2700 | Fax No. 478-988-2705 | www.perry-ga.gov

M E M O R A N D U M

TO: Interested Bidders

FROM: Mitchell Worthington, Finance Director

DATE: August 12, 2022

SUBJECT: Bid #2023-04 New VacCon Truck

The City of Perry is soliciting bids from qualified vendors for the purchase of one (1) new Vac/Con truck in accordance with the attached specifications.

I ask that you strictly comply with these specifications and return the same to the City of Perry, clearly marked "BID NUMBER 2023-04", on or before 10:00 AM on September 2, 2022. Bids can be mailed or delivered to the Finance Department - Purchasing, ATTN: Bid #2023-04, CITY OF PERRY GA, 1211 Washington Street, P O Box 2030, Perry, GA 31069. No faxes or emails accepted. No other city office will accept bids unless specified on the bid.

The City of Perry reserves the right to accept any and all parts of this bid. We also reserve the right to reject all bids and to waive informalities. Any variations or exceptions to the bid specifications must be detailed in section 17.1 of the attached specifications and may be excepted at the sole discretion of the City of Perry.

Please include any delivery charges in your bid. Delivery address:

500 Ball Street Perry, GA 31069

If you have any questions, please contact Travis Falcione at 478-988-2777.

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Minimum Specifications for A Single Engine Powered High-Velocity Combination Sewer Cleaner/Vacuum and Chassis

“VacCon Truck”

Intent:

The intent of the following general and detailed specifications is to describe the minimum requirements of a heavy-duty chassis and chassis-mounted combination sewer and catch basin cleaning machine. Brand names, makes, and model numbers contained herein are for reference only in relation to the type, level of quality and durability that the City of Perry (“City” will accept as a minimum. The City, at its’ discretion, reserves the right to reject any and/or all bid proposals or make an award to the most responsive/best bidder that in its’ opinion, meets the minimum specifications and requirements set forth herein. Each bidder must clearly mark complete compliance with each item listed as either “yes” or “no”. Any “no” response submitted must be described in detail. Failure to do so will be grounds for disqualification. A separate sheet may be attached if necessary.

Mobile Single Engine Powered High Velocity Combination Sewer Cleaner

The system described herein consists of one new mobile single engine powered sewer and catch basin cleaning machine. The system shall be capable of simultaneous high-pressure sewer line cleaning/flushing and air/vac pick up of all liquids from sewers and catch basins. This simultaneous operation will provide for maximum water pressure and vacuum at an engine speed not to exceed recommended RPM and allowing adequate engine reserve horsepower. Controls for all jetting and vacuuming functions shall be operable at the rear operator’s station.

Bidder should furnish an on-site demonstration of a similar model machine prior to bid date. The machine demonstrated must be equipped with all systems and accessories listed in this specification to determine product acceptance. Contact Travis Falcione, 478-988-2777, tfalcione@esginc.net, to schedule the demonstration.

1.0 Debris Storage Tank

1.1 Minimum debris tank of 10 cubic yards (2020 gallons) with a minimum usable capacity of at least 9.5 cubic yards.

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1.2 Each bidder shall submit with bid documents a dimensional drawing certifying minimum usable debris tank capacity.

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1.3 For maximum strength and ease of dumping, the debris tank shall be cylindrical (round) and constructed of ¼” thick, A/36 cold rolled boiler plate steel. The ultimate tensile yield of the steel shall be 50,000 psi minimum and be rated to withstand a vacuum of not less than 28” Hg of vacuum without the need for any external tank reinforcement.

In addition, the debris tank front bulkhead and rear door shall be domed shaped and constructed of 5/16” thick A36 steel. The use of square, oblong or oval debris tank bodies or flat rear door designs will not be acceptable.

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1.4 The debris tank shall be hinged at the rear and designed to dump at a 45-degree angle via a 3-stage hydraulic cylinder with a minimum rated capacity of 56,000 lbs. Units with internal push out plates or scissor style tank lifts that require periodic maintenance shall not be acceptable. For additional safety during routine maintenance, a manual tank prop shall be supplied.

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1.5 There shall be no hydraulic components of any kind located inside of the debris tank.

1.6 A sloped steel splash shield shall be permanently attached on each side and beneath the rear door to direct the debris away from the rear of the unit while dumping. The shield shall cover from the 3 o’clock to 9 o’clock position

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1.7 A top hinged, full diameter domed rear door shall hydraulically open and close to a 90-degree angle to eliminate dragging the door through the discharged debris. This shall be accomplished by means of a power open, power close hydraulic cylinder. This feature shall eliminate the need for door grabbers or hooks to secure the rear door during the locking and unlocking process. For ease of maintenance, cleaning and dumping, debris tanks with half door or flat steel door designs will be considered unacceptable.

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1.8 The rear door shall seal by means of a heavy-duty rubber gasket attached to the debris tank shell.

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1.9 The door shall seal by means of self-adjusting, individual hydraulic cylinder wedge locks. This design will provide maximum safety to operating personnel by eliminating the need for any system requiring manual unlatching at the rear of the unit. Locking mechanisms that include mechanical linkages that require periodic adjustment are unacceptable.

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1.10 Two tempered glass liquid level sight eyes with a minimum 5-inch diameter shall be installed to indicate liquid level. Preference will begiven to this configuration over mechanical body load indicators with internal float devices.

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1.11 A single automatic stainless-steel ball check valve with rubber seat, shall be installed inside of the debris tank to prevent over-filling. This ball check valve assembly is to be installed along the top centerline on the debris tank to assure maximum tank usage capability. When the debris tank is full, this check valve shall automatically stop the flow of air to the exhauster, therefore, protecting it from water/debris intake.

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1.12 For maximum operator safety, all controls for raising and lowering the debris tank, locking, and unlocking the rear door, power opening and power closing of the rear door, debris tank flush-out system, boom functions, engine throttle, water pump engagement and emergency stop switch shall be located in a NEMA 4 control panel positioned on the curb side of the power deck just behind the chassis cab.

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1.13 The air drawn from the debris body must pass through a micro-drum cartridge filter and cyclone separator of adequate size to protect the vacuum system. The drum filter and cyclone separator sediment chamber shall be easily serviced from ground level without the need for special tools.

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1.14 A quick opening 6” bronze drain valve shall be located at the lowest point on the rear door. The inside bottom half of the rear door shall have a built-in hinged, gravity operated strainer screen to prevent solids from clogging the gate valve. This feature will allow for up to 80% of the debris tank liquids to be drained off without needing to raise the debris tank. In addition, a 6”x15’ lay flat discharge hose attached to the rear drain shall be supplied.

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1.15 The debris tank shall have a standard lifetime manufacturer’s warranty. (Please state warranty and include manufacturers’ standard debris tank statement of warranty.)

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1.16 A series of steps will be installed to ease accessibility to the top of the debris body. Hand holds shall also be installed to give personnel at least 3 points of contact at all times. Non-slip tape shall be installed on tank top to allow safe access to the turret boom.

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1.17 To aide in removing material from the debris tank when dumping, a hydraulic powered vibrator to be attached to bottom of debris tank. Push button on/off will be located at the side operator’s station.

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1.18 A hydraulic powered pump off system to be mounted to the streetside, front of the debris tank. On/off controls to be located at the rear operator’s station. Pump off shall have a float arm inside the debris tank to ensure that the pump is removing liquid, while leaving sediment in the bottom of the tank. Pump capacity will be a minimum of 300gpm with a 3.0” discharge.

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1.19 To access and maintain grease points that are on the debris tank, a remote lubrication manifold will be located at the streetside/rear of unit. These grease points will supply grease to all points needed on the top of the debris tank. All ground level grease points will be clearly marked.

2.0 Water Tanks

2.1 To prevent rust or corrosion, the saddle style water tanks shall be constructed of a minimum of 3/8 in. thick, rotationally molded, U.V. stabilized, stress-reinforced poly graphite. To inhibit algae growth, the water tanks shall be dark gray in color.

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2.2 The combined usable capacity of the water tanks shall be a minimum of 1450 gallons.

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2.3 A lifetime water tank warranty shall be supplied. A copy of this warranty shall be submitted with the bid.

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2.4 Bidder shall provide annual internal inspections of the water tanks at no additional cost to the City.

2.5 The water tanks shall have a minimum of 4” inter-connections to assure rapid, level filling and even load distribution.

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2.6 A water fill system with direct flow from a water hydrant shall be located on the curbside of the unit and supplied with a 2.5” NSFT female swivel connection. An inline strainer shall be supplied to prevent sediment from entering the water tanks.

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2.7 The fill system shall include an air gap anti-siphon design to protect the potable water supply. A float ball check valve will prevent water from splashing out during transport. An electronic water level indicator will be mounted at the rear operator’s station. Water level shall also be displayed on the wireless remote control.

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2.8 For water pump protection, the water tanks shall be of a self-cleaning design. The tanks shall rise with the debris body during dump mode. This will assure that any sediment within the water tanks can be periodically flushed out through a 2.5-inch, quick opening drain located at the lowest point of the water tanks, thus greatly reducing the possibility of water pump contamination. The water supply to the pump shall also allow operation of the water pump while the debris tank is in the fully raised dump position.

3.0 Water Pump System

3.1 The system shall include a heavy-duty triplex plunger type water pump. The pump shall be capable of operating at flows from 0-80 gallons per minute and from pressures of 0-2500 PSI, without changing the nozzle. The pressure and GPM shall be adjustable at the operator’s station via a pneumatically operated unloader valve assembly. This shall allow the operator to vary the pressure and/or GPM without affecting engine RPM or vacuum system performance.

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3.2 The water pump shall have a 5-year manufacturer’s warranty and shall be capable of running dry for a minimum of 30 minutes. A copy of the pump manufacturer’s statement of warranty shall be submitted with the bid.

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3.3 The suction inlet of the water pump shall be located at or below the bottom of the water tanks to assure a flooded inlet to eliminate water vortex and pump cavitation. The suction line shall incorporate a quick acting shut-off valve assembly and oversized polypropylene “Y” strainer with a quick opening cam-lock cap for ease of removal and cleaning. The strainer cap shall include a valve to easily purge the suction line of air and allow personnel easy access to fresh water to clean their hands and accessories.

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3.4 The water pump shall be mounted above the frame rails in the power deck area to avoid damage from rough roads, off road travel or possible collisions.

3.5 The truck chassis engine shall drive the water pump via a heavy-duty split shaft PTO and a variable speed Kevlar reinforced Poly Chain. Engagement and disengagement of the water pump shall be accomplished via a dual clutch PTO. Controls for water pump engagement and disengagement shall be located inside the chassis cab, at the side dump station, at the rear operator’s station, as well as the wireless remote control.

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3.6 A triplex plunger style water pump shall be supplied. The plungers shall be impregnated with Teflon for increased friction reduction. The pump shall also be designed with suction and discharge valve assemblies with stainless steel seats, springs, and caps. For ease of maintenance, the removal of valves must be accomplished by means that require no special tools.

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3.7 An air purge system with flexible hose shall be plumbed into the chassis air tanks. This system shall allow personnel to utilize the vehicles air supply to purge water from the water pump and pressure piping for winterization, to inflate vehicle tires or for pipe plug inflation as needed.

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3.8 An air valve for purging the water from the pump system for cold weather storage shall be installed. The pump manifold shall also incorporate a bleeder valve in order to facilitate the removal of air from within the fluid end at initial start-up.

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3.9 A single three-way water flow control valve shall be provided and operated by a manual lever at the operator’s station.

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3.9 The entire pressure piping system shall be designed in 1 in. I.D. with a pressure relief valve set at a maximum operating pressure of 2500 PSI and sealed at the factory.

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3.10 A wash down system will be part of the primary water pump system and include a separate pressure relief valve factory set at 800 PSI.

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3.11 An adjustable spray washdown handgun with a minimum of 35’ of ½” high pressure hose shall be provided.

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3.12 The unit shall be equipped with an 800 psi washdown system with at least 75’ of hose on a spring retractable reel. Pressure and flow to the washdown system shall be controlled via an air actuated unloader valve system with controls located in close proximity to the washdown hose reel on the curb side of the truck.

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3.13 The unit shall be equipped with a 2500 psi hydro-excavation system to include a 6’ lance with cutter nozzle, and at least 75’ of hose on a spring retractable reel. Pressure and flow to the hydro-excavation system shall be controlled via an air actuated unloader valve system with controls located in close proximity to the hydro-excavation hose reel on the curb side of the truck.

4.0 Air Vac System

4.1 The vacuum system shall include a positive displacement rotary lobe type exhauster. This system shall be capable of a minimum of 27” Hg of vacuum and 3,800 CFM air flow. This system shall allow the operator to vacuum debris that is submerged under water or in a dry environment. Air conveyance (fan) systems are not acceptable.

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4.2 Lubrication for the positive displacement exhauster shall be by means of a self-contained splash system with sight eyes provided to check oil level.

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4.3 The rating of the vacuum system at sea level will be a minimum of 27” Hg at maximum RPM.

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4.4 The truck chassis engine shall drive the positive displacement exhauster via a heavy-duty split shaft PTO and a variable speed Kevlar reinforced Poly Chain. Controls for engagement and disengagement of the vacuum system shall be located both inside the chassis cab, at the operator’s station at the rear of the unit as well as the wireless remote control. The use of low-cost transfer cases, high maintenance hydraulic drives, auxiliary engines or standard cogged drive belts will not be acceptable.

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4.5 A horizontally mounted, stainless steel micro-strainer final filter along with a cyclone separator with collection chamber shall be incorporated into the air flow between the exhauster and the debris tank. Both items shall be serviceable from ground level and require no special tools for routine cleaning of maintenance.

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4.6 A pneumatically activated butterfly valve that when opened will reduce the amount of vacuum at the vacuum hose. The vacuum breaker controls will be at each operator’s station and wireless remote control.

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4.7 A vacuum/pressure gauge shall be supplied at the operator’s station.

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4.8 A self-aligning, positive sealing ball and rubber socket connection between the debris tank and the air-vac system shall be supplied.

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4.9 For maximum protection from liquid carry-over, the positive displacement blower inlet & outlet ports must be located above the final filter and silencer condensation traps.

5.0 Internal Boom Valve

5.1 An internal boom valve shall be supplied. For quicker operation, the valve shall operate by an instant in/out pneumatic cylinder located outside of the boom and debris tank.

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5.2 Depressing a button on the wireless remote control or on either control panel will instantly close the internal boom valve. This will completely stop all air flow through the vacuum tube allowing the user to rapidly build an 27” Hg vacuum within the debris tank. Releasing this button will instantly open the valve, allowing a rapid updraft that will loosen compacted solids and lift heavy debris items that would normally require removal by mechanical means. The use of vacuum diverter valves to stop the flow of air through the boom will not be considered as equal. The internal boom valve will automatically close when unit is powered down to prevent any debris from escaping the tank thru the boom hose during transport.

6.0 Debris Tank Dual Flush Out System

6.1 A system of nozzles shall be installed in the debris tank in a manner so as not to become buried in the debris.

These nozzles will completely flush out the debris and scour the top, sides and bottom of the debris tank and rear door. An electric over hydraulic 3-way control valve will switch water flow from one set of nozzles to the other as needed (top vs bottom).

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6.2 The system shall include a minimum of two high-pressure nozzles. Each nozzle shall have a minimum of 20 orifices at various angles to ensure proper coverage. Each nozzle shall be suspended from the top of the debris tank by a flexible, heavy duty wire reinforced rubber hose. These rubber hoses shall allow the nozzles to flex with the load and eliminate the normal corrosion problems commonly associated with steel pipe within a debris tank.

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6.3 A second set of floor flusher nozzles are to be located at the front of the tank. These two nozzles will scour the entire bottom of the debris tank and aid in removal of heavy sediment such as clay and sand after hydro-excavation.

7.0 Hose Reel Assembly

7.1 The hose reel shall be mounted on the rear debris tank door of the unit. This location will allow the driver to have an unobstructed view while driving.

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7.2 The hose reel shall have a ground clearance of at least 42” and rise with the rear door, keeping it out of the debris field while dumping. Please state hose reel ground clearance.

7.3 The reel capacity shall be a minimum of 800 feet of 1” I.D.thermo plastic sewer hose.

7.4 The unit shall come equipped with a minimum of 600’ of 1”x 3000 psi sewer hose and a 20’ x 1” x 3000psi wire braided rubber leader hose.

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7.5 A NEMA-4 waterproof control panel shall be installed on the righthand side of the hose reel at an ergonomic shoulder height. It will move with the hose reel in all positions. It shall include controls, switches, and gauges for the following: engaging/disengaging the water pump and blower, throttle functions, hose reel articulation, hose reel payout/retrieval, all boom functions, boom flapper valve, low water warning system, tachometer, vacuum and water pressure gauges, work and strobe lights, 12V power outlet and E-stop.

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7.6 The hose reel and control panel shall articulate into position over a manhole/catch basin on a 180-degree arc.

The hinge for the power articulation shall be on the curb side of the rear door. The power articulation shall allow the reel to be positioned directly over a manhole/catch basin located five feet beyond the curb. The reel shall travel a working radius of 9 ft. from left to right to facilitate manhole/catch basin entry. The hose reel shall automatically lock into position at any point within this arc. Reels that swivel or rotate over a center axis will not be considered equal.

Reels that must use a leg to hold a position when working will be deemed unacceptable.

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7.7 A heavy duty automatic level wind hose guide shall be included to assist the operator in placing the hose evenly on the hose reel. The hose guide shall allow insertion or removal of sewer hose if necessary.

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7.8 The hose reel shall have two pay-out/retrieval controls. One shall be located on the control panel positioned on the hose reel assembly and one on the wireless remote control.

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7.9 An electronic digital footage counter shall be installed to monitor the amount of hose within the sewer line.

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8.0 Suction Intake Boom

8.1 Debris loading into the tank will be on the top of the tank (top loading) through an 8” or larger extra heavy-duty wire re-enforced rubber hose assembly that allows for periodic rotation to prevent premature wear of the entire assembly. Unit’s designed with non-adjustable steel boom elbows are not acceptable.

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8.2 The boom shall rotate a minimum of 360 degrees and store at the rear of the unit to assure an obstructed view of the driver.

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8.3 The total boom coverage area shall be no less than 682 sq. ft. A boom coverage diagram must be supplied with bid.

8.4 Boom power rotation, extension, lift and vacuum boom valve shall be operated by a wireless remote control from any location around the machine, from a joystick control mounted on the hose reel control panel and from the side dump control panel.

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8.5 The boom shall have an extension range from unit centerline of a minimum of 17.8’ fully retracted to 23’ fully extended and rise to a height of at least 22 feet to facilitate easy access to elevated pits or structures.

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8.6 For maximum debris storage, the boom shall be top loading. The debris loading shall start at the front of the debris tank, depositing debris upon debris, gradually filling towards the rear discharge door. This will ensure that liquids in the debris tank are by design, transferred towards the rear where it can be decanted through the drain valve located at the bottom of the rear door.

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8.7 There shall be a minimum of 7’ of separation between the vacuum outlet and the debris boom inlet inside of the debris tank.

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8.8 The boom shall have a lifting capacity of a minimum of 1,000 lbs when fully extended.

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8.9 A 12-volt powered water pumping system shall be supplied to re-circulate water throughout the entire high-pressure water system during cold weather applications. This system will work regardless of chassis speed on the road and will work in conjunction with the units’ main cold weather system.

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9.0 Operating Controls, Gauges, and Instruments

9.1 The boom’s 360-degree power rotation with an automatic position lock, hydraulic boom movement up and down, boom extending in/out, and the air-vac internal boom valve shall be operated by a multi-function wireless remote control, a 6-wayjoystick mounted on the hose reel and at the side operators station control panel.

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9.2 Hydraulic controls to lock and unlock the rear door, open, and close the debris tank door, lift/lower and rotate the boom as well as raise and lower the debris and water tanks, will be at the curb side of the unit, well forward of the dumping area to provide maximum operator safety. Controls for the tank wash-down system shall also be located at this point.

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9.3 In addition, the following gauges and controls shall be mounted for ease of viewing on the hose reel assembly…chassis engine tachometer, vacuum/pressure gauge, hose reel speed control, water pressure gauge, emergency shutdown switch, unloader valve and pressure adjustment controls, vacuum system engage/disengage controls, water pump system engage/disengage controls, boom control joystick, hose payout/retrieval control,12-volt electrical outlet, boom and control panel light controls.

9.4 Three engine throttle controls shall be supplied. One rear control panel mounted, one located curbside at the debris tank dump control station and one on the multi-function wireless remote control.

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9.5 A multi-function wireless remote control shall be furnished. It shall control engine throttle, water pump and blower engage/disengage, all boom functions, hose reel articulation, hose reel payout/retrieval, boom flapper valve and E- Stop.

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9.5 A dual rearward facing camera system shall be supplied with a screen inside the cab to assist the driver when reversing the unit and to aid in manhole/reel placement. One camera will be a rear facing back-up camera, the other shall be downward facing to allow driver to easily position the truck over a manhole for quick setups. The monitor can toggle back and forth from single full screen to split screen by the push of a button.

10.0 Misc., Tools, Accessories, Storage

10.1 Two locking, aluminum toolboxes located one on each side shall be provided. One shall be approx.

60”Wx24”Dx24”H and the other approx.. 30”Wx18”Dx18”H. In addition, aluminum tool trays, one on each side of the debris body shall be supplied.

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10.2 An aluminum step toolbox to be mounted on the street side of the unit. Box will be approx. 24”Wx20”Dx24”H.

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10.3 Tube storage racks shall be provided to accommodate (8) 8” diameter vacuum tubes. A single, sliding pipe rack shall be provided behind the chassis cab. Rack shall slide to both the streetside and curbside allowing (4) pipe to be removed at a time. Under sliding rack shall be an additional area for long handle tool storage. Multiple and/or folding debris tank side/door pipe racks will be deemed unacceptable.

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10.4 The vacuum tubes must be equipped with Band-Lok type couplings. This will assure a cleaner worksite and increase the ease of connection as well as flexibility within offset manhole/catch basin applications. Flat flanged connectors are not acceptable.

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10.5 Stainless Steel rear fenders shall be installed to protect the unit from road material during transport. The unit shall have mud flaps connected to the fenders.

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10.6 To simplify ease of maintenance, a central remote lubrication manifold shall be installed at ground level for easy access. This shall cover all grease points throughout the body and boom assemblies.

11.0 Paint

11.1 All exposed metal surfaces shall be professionally prepared for painting with the minimum acceptable being (1) coat of high build epoxy primer and (2) coats of Acrylic Urethane or equal paint to match chassis cab.

12.0 Lighting

12.1 The body shall include two stop and turn tail-lights, two backup lights, a license plate light and all Dot required clearance lights and reflectors. All lights are to be LED.

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12.2 Amber LED strobe lights shall be installed, one on the top front of the unit, two side strobes and two strobes on the top rear of the unit, one on each side. In addition, an LED directional arrow board shall be installed on the rear of unit.

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12.3 A wireless re-chargeable hand-held spotlight with charging station shall be supplied to aid in viewing deep manholes.

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12.4 Dual boom mounted work lights shall be installed for nighttime work. In addition, four floodlights shall be installed around the unit, two at the rear, one on the hose reel and one at the side dump station.

13.0 Standard Items To Be Included

1-15 Degree Nozzle(65 GPM)

1-35 Degree Nozzle(65 GPM)

1- 1” X 12” Nozzle Extension

1 – Nozzle guard, 1” for 6”-8” pipe

1 – Nozzle guard, 1” for 10”-12” pipe

1 – Nozzle guard, 1” for 15”-20” pipe

1- 8” x 6’ Intake Tube

1-8” x 6’ Extension Tube

1-Back-Up Alarm

5-8” x 6’ Extension Tube – Band-Lok connection

1-8” x 6’ Excavator tube – Band-Lok connection

8-8” Band-Lok clamps (total)

1-20’ Leader Hose

1 – Hydro excavation Dig Kit – Straight handgun, 60” SS lance, 50” SS lance, 36” SS lance, 12’ telescopic wand, rotating nozzle w/rebuild kit

1-PD Exhauster Hour Meter

1-Low Water Warning Light& Alarm

1 – Back up hydraulic system for body (12VDC)

1 – 25’ x 2-1/2” fill hose assembly

1-Traffic Cone Holder

1-Water Pump Hour Meter

1-Warning Light & Alarm If Boom Is Not Secured

1-Air Purge System

1-Hydrant Wrench

1 – Manhole removal hook

1 – 8” manhole tube support

1 – Wheel chocks and storage tray

1 – 8” tubes handle

1 – DOT safety kit

1 – 50’ x 2-1/2” fill hose - extra

1-25’ Fill Hose

1-Manhole Lid Hook

1-Fill Hose Storage Basket

1-Tiger Tail With Rope

1-PTO Hour Meter

1-Set Owners, Parts & Maintenance Manuals

14.0 Warranty

14.1 Bidder must indicate standard manufacturers’ warranty which shall be not less than the following. Include manufacturer’s statement of warranty.

12-month basic unit warranty including boom hose and fittings.5-year water pump warranty with 30-minute run-dry capability.10-year debris tank warranty with lifetime corrosion coverage.

10-year water tank warranty with lifetime corrosion coverage and annual internal/external inspection at no additional charge.12-month blower warranty.

Any special extended warranty coverage on specific items must be indicated.

15.0 Miscellaneous

15.0 Bidders shall include all mounting and transportation charges in their bids. Shipping address: 500 Ball Street, Perry, GA 31069

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15.1 Successful bidder must supply at least 1 full day of on-site training upon delivery.

Comply (Yes)_____ (No)_____ Will Supply________________________________

15.2 For convenience of routine service, repairs and follow up training, the successful bidder shall maintain a dealer service facility located within 75 miles of the Perry, GA.

(Indicate closest dealer location)

16.0 2022 Truck Chassis Basic Minimum Specifications

16.1 The following are the minimum basic truck chassis specifications. A detailed chassis specification must be included with bid that includes a turning radius and wall to wall turning diameter diagram. See chassis specification section for detailed breakdown…

2022 Mack Granite Conventional Cab Tandem Axle Wheelbase (W.B.) = 264 inches

G.V.W.R.Front = 20,000 lbs - Front axle to be set back for tighter turning characteristics.

G.V.W.R.Rear = 46,000 lbs

G.A.W.R.R. = 66,000 lbs

Cab-to C/L of Rear Trunion (CT) = 198” Chassis Turning Radius = 44.6’

Chassis Wall to Wall Turning Diameter = 92.5’

505hp – Mack MP8-505C

Allison 4500 RDS Automatic Transmission

17.0 Exceptions to specifications

17.1 List any exceptions in detail. Reference specific section and #’s. Use additional sheets, if needed.

Bid Price:

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Address:

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Email Address:

Authorized Signature Date

Note: Please provide brochure and detailed list of specifications for equipment with bid.