Truck Specifications Summary

This truck specifications document pertains to the School Board of Marion County, Florida's Bid 4163GM for the purchase and installation of a comprehensive sewage pump truck tank system to be mounted on a 2027 Mack Granite 64-foot truck chassis. The primary deliverable consists of an EAM VTAJ Multi Axle 4600-gallon aluminum vacuum tank featuring dual compartments with 4,200-gallon waste capacity and 400-gallon water capacity, paired with an NVE 4310 gearbox-driven blower package, a hot shift PTO system, and a triplex plunger jetter system rated at 12 GPM up to 4,000 PSI. The District will supply the truck chassis, and the awarded vendor assumes responsibility for pickup, delivery, and complete installation of the system. The question deadline is November 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with bid submissions required through VendorLink by December 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The contract term commences upon Board approval on January 13, 2026, and extends until project completion and inspection by the Technical Services Department.

Pricing must be submitted on a firm fixed basis with standard payment terms of net thirty days upon complete receipt and acceptance of items meeting specified requirements. The School Board does not explicitly designate set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises but requires compliance with Florida Preference requirements under 287.084, Florida Statutes. Bidders must be registered to do business in Florida and provide financial references including Dunn & Bradstreet information, along with a W-9 form, manufacturer's authorization letters, proof of required licenses and certifications, and insurance certificates with a minimum liability coverage of $1,000,000. Vendors must demonstrate experience with comparable projects completed within the past five years and certify compliance with drug-free workplace requirements and debarment regulations. The School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may award the contract by item, group, or through primary and secondary suppliers.