Combined Vacuum Truck Bid_2025_WWTP_01.pdf

Request for Bid

Combined Vacuum Truck

BID# 2025-WWTP-01

Waste Water Plant

RFQ Issue Date: November 14, 2024

RFQ Issuing Department: City of Villa Rica Waster Water Plant

Issuing Contact: John Bain Utility Director 571 West Bankhead Hwy jbain@villarica.gov Office Phone: 678-840-1401

Proposals are to be sent to: City of Villa Rica Attn: Utility Director 571 West Bankhead Hwy Villa Rica, GA 30180

Closing Date and Time: December 12, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

No bid will be accepted if received after this deadline.

Award Date and Time: January 14, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. EST.

City Council Meeting

Instructions to Bidders:

All proposed quotes must be made upon the spec sheet form attached hereto. Proposals can be mailed/delivered to the address above by December 12, 2024 at 2pm EST.

Questions can be emailed to John Bain at jbain@villarica.gov by 2pm, December 3, 2024. Responses will be posted as an Addendum to this bid by December 6, 2024.

The bidder agrees that the City of Villa Rica reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, or to accept the part of the bid considered to be in the best interest of the City.

The final decision of purchase will be made upon the award by the City of Villa Rica Mayor and Council on January 14, 2025.

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City of Villa Rica

Combination Vacuum Truck Specifications

Model Year: _____________________

Brand: _____________________

Model: _____________________

COMPLY

YES NO

1.0 EQUIVALENT PRODUCT

1.01 Bids will be accepted for consideration on any make or model that is equal or superior to the equipment specified. Decisions of equivalency will be at the sole interpretation of the city.

1.02 Bidder shall demonstrate a reasonable likeness of the equipment being offered within a reasonable time of request. Equipment demonstrated shall be equipped with all accessories and components required in this specification to ascertain equivalence.

1.03 A blanket statement that equipment proposed will meet all requirements will not be sufficient to establish equivalence.

Original manufacturer's brochures of the proposed unit are to be submitted with the proposal.

2.0 BIDDER REFERENCES

2.01 To ensure adequate local availability of parts and competent service from experienced suppliers, bids are preferred from local vendors who have sold and serviced at least 30 units of same manufacturer within service area of is preferred and should include contacts with phone numbers.

3.0 SERVICE AND SUPPORT

CITY COUNCIL

LESLIE MCPHERSON, MAYOR

DANNY CARTER, MAYOR PRO TEM

SHIRLEY MARCHMAN

MATTHEW MOMTAHAN

STEPHANIE WARMOTH

ANNA MCCOY

INTERIM CITY MANAGER: DIANA DESANTO

CITY CLERK: THERESA CAMPBELL

CITY ATTORNEY: C. DAVID MECKLIN

571 W BANKHEAD HWY

VILLA RICA, GA 30180

770.459.7000 │VILLARICA.ORG

BID# 2025-WWTP-01

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3.01 Location of warranty service center shall be noted which may be verified and inspected.

3.02 Address of your Georgia facility:

3.03 Do you have mobile service?

3.04 Do you have rental capabilities when the city may be in need?

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4.0 GENERAL

4.01 All bids must be regular in every respect. Unauthorized conditions, limitations, or provisions shall be cause for rejection. Any bid not prepared and submitted in accordance with the bid document and specification, or any bid lacking sufficient technical literature to enable the city to make a reasonable determination of compliance to the specification will be considered "non-responsive" and grounds for rejection.

5.0 SUBFRAME

5.01 The equipment shall be of modular design consisting of vacuum system, water tanks system, debris body and drive system.

5.02 All components of the module shall attach to the sub frame and not directly to the chassis.

5.03 Sub frame shall be continuous and uninterrupted from back of cab to end of frame.

6.0 DEBRIS BODY

6.01 The body shall be cylindrical having a minimum usable liquid capacity of 15 cubic yards.

6.02 The debris storage body shall be constructed with a minimum 1/4" corrosion and abrasion resistant steel.

6.03 Body shall have a rear door that is hinged at the top and is equipped with a replaceable neoprene type seal. Adjustable for periodic compensation of door seal wear.

6.04 Outward mounted rear door props shall be included as standard to prevent operator from entering door swing path when engaging rear door prop.

6.05 Body shall be dumped by raising the body to a 50-degree angle utilizing a forward mounted, double acting hydraulic dump cylinder, not a scissor lift.

6.06 Dump controls, accessory controls, e-stop control shall be provided at a central curb side location directly behind the cab of the truck.

6.07 For stability and safety, dumping must be accomplished while the pivot point of the body remains fixed to the subframe.

6.08 Industrial style rear debris body door shall be flat and shall open and close hydraulically by cylinders mounted at the top of the body. Door shall open 50 degrees from the fully closed position. Door shall be unlocked, opened, closed, and locked by a failsafe hydraulically activated sequential positive locking system, cam operated by a single hydraulic cylinder, with all controls located behind truck cab, forward of the debris body, so operator is not subject to sewage when dumping.

6.09 The debris body shall be equipped with a rear door drain to drain off excess liquids while retaining solids.

6.10 (4) Dual vertical (cyclone) centrifugal separators shall be installed in-line between the debris body and the air mover. Each separator shall include large fallout chamber cleanout door.

6.11 A curbside, folding pipe rack shall be provided, constructed of steel tubing, spring assisted. Shall include quick release retainer handles (no bungees or clamps).

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6.12 A fixed rear door mounted 2-pipe rack shall be provided. Shall include quick release retainer handles (no bungees or clamps).

6.13 A fixed lower curbside mounted 2-pipe rack shall be provided, in addition to the fold down rack. Shall include quick release retainer handles (no bungees or clamps).

6.14 A 6" valve, electrically activated, air operated valve debris body vacuum relief system shall be in the inlet of the vacuum system to allow the venting of the tank and relieve vacuum at the debris intake hose.

6.15 A debris inlet deflector distributing load evenly in debris body shall be included.

7.0 WATER TANKS

7.01 The water tanks shall be manufactured from a metallic, non-corrosive material to prevent rust yet still provide for maximum strength. Plastic is unacceptable.

7.02 The water tanks shall be totally separate from the debris tanks.

7.03 The water tanks shall share no common walls with the debris tanks.

7.04 The water tanks shall come equipped with an anti-siphon device and 25' of hydrant fill hose and fittings.

7.05 The water tanks shall carry a 10-year warranty against corrosion or cracking.

7.06 All water tanks shall be fully baffled.

7.07 Water level sight tubes of non-yellowing plastic shall be installed on both tanks.

7.08 For stability safety, the water tanks shall not elevate with debris body during dump cycle.

8.0 WATER PUMP SYSTEM

8.01 For most efficient use of horsepower and reduced fuel consumption, high pressure water pump shall be hydraulically driven.

8.02 Water pump speed to remain fully adjustable via an independent operator input regardless of the selected vacuum drive speed.

8.03 Water pump shall be able to run dry for a minimum 3 hours. A test will be done at delivery.

8.04 When required to assist nozzle breaking through obstructions, water pump "pulsation mode" shall provide a forward-acting nozzle surge.

8.05 Water pump location shall provide a flooded gravity suction inlet to eliminate potential cavitations damage.

8.06 An oil to water heat exchanger will be provided in the water system to cool all hydraulic fluids on the unit. State horsepower requirement to operate hydraulics at full speed:

8.07 The water pump shall provide precise 0-80 GPM controlled flow at variable pressure up to 2500 PSI.

8.08 A nozzle rack accommodating numerous nozzles shall be provided in curbside toolbox. The nozzles shall be labeled on storage rack for pipe size/flow and application.

8.09 Handgun shall be supplied that allows for changing of flow pattern from a fine mist to a steady stream.

8.10 A high-pressure hose reel capable of operating at system pressure shall be provided with 50’ hose.

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8.11 Must include a Hydro Excavation Kit – Includes Hydro excavation gun, 15’ spray Lances, (2) Dig Nozzles, Storage Tray and 6’ Vacuum Tube

8.12 Must include a Lateral/service line Cleaning Kit complete w/150' Hose and jet nozzle- 25 GPM/2000 PSI located at curbside, midship. The lateral hose reel will have Electric pay in/out. Comparable will be accepted.

9.0 VACUUM/VACUUM DRIVE SYSTEM

9.01 A Positive Displacement (PD) Blower shall be driven by the chassis engine and shall produce inlet volume of 4500 cfm or greater.

10.0 VACUUM BOOM SYSTEM

10.01 Vacuum hose shall be designed for front operation with hose mounted and stored at front mounted workstation. The hose must also allow for transport with a 5' catch basin tube attached for

10.02 Vacuum hose will remain stationary and not rise with debris body.

10.03 One (1) quick clamp for each pipe supplied shall be provided.

10.04 A control station shall be equipped with a control joystick for all directions as well as a safety emergency shut-down button.

10.05 Boom shall rotate 180 degrees or more.

10.06 A wireless/cordless remote to activate boom functions, throttle, water pump on/off, hose reel in/out, hose reel speed, vacuum relief on/off and emergency disengagement e-stop shall be provided.

11.0 HOSE REEL

11.01 Hose reel assembly shall be mounted on an independent frame. An additional support or kickstand is deemed unacceptable.

11.02 Reel will be manufactured out of 1/4" spun steel for added structural strength and shall require no internal or external reinforcements that could damage water hose.

11.03 Hose reel shall be driven hydraulically to pay hose in/out and rotate.

11.04 500' x 1” Sewer Hose / 2500 psi shall be provided or greater.

11.05 An automatic hose level wind scroll device shall be supplied. An air-cylinder actuated pinch-roller shall exert downward pressure

11.06 Digital footage counter displaying footage values shall be provided. System must be capable of resetting value to ensure operator safety.

11.07 10' Leader Hose shall be included across full width of reel to retain hose on reel when encountering nozzle blockages.

11.08 Washdown gun with adjustable spray-pattern to be provided.

12.0 FRONT OPERATING STATION AND CONTROLS

12.01 All operator controls shall be accessible while operating either front or rear side of reel assembly.

12.02 All operator controls should be located on a single control panel that can be rotated on a 90-degree arc for an operator customizable location without rotating the hose reel. The control panel shall also feature the ability to raise and lower.

12.03 Station shall include truck engine throttle, water pump (on/off), water pump mode, water pump flow meter, hose reel control valve (forward / reverse), Page: 6 of 9 adjustable hose reel speed control, oil dampened water pressure gauge, boom controls, digital water pump flow meter, and low water warning light.

12.04 Station shall include a touch enabled display screen for reading critical machine data including (hose footage, hose reel speed settings, water pressure, water flow. air mover information, chassis data, mode indicator, chassis fuel level, and diagnostic controls), These buttons shall operate the following functions: All setup functions remote/panel selector, work lights, hose reel extend/retract, hose reel lock, and pinch roller activation and vacuum functions.

12.05 There shall be a hose reel lever to control the pay in and pay out of the hose reel, this joystick shall offer speed control that increases the further the joystick is moved in either direction. There shall be an additional hose reel speed dial for setting specific speed ranges of the reel. There shall be a boom joystick that controls all function of the boom including up/down, left/right, and extend/retract. There shall be a E-Stop button to bring all machine

12.06 Tachometer and hour meter for chassis engine provided at control station shall be provided.

12.07 All Hydraulic Functions - Color Coded, Sealed Electric/Hydraulic NEMA 4 switches shall be provided.

12.08 Control screen shall display a digital water level indicator to show level of water through the range of the tank.

12.09 Control screen shall display a digital debris body level indicator to show level of debris in the debris tank.

13.0 IN CAB CONTROLS

13.01 All In cab controls are to be located on a single in-cab control screen. This shall be a color display screen with touch screen operation.

13.02 All Back up, side and front camera Features shall be displayed on the single in cab control screen.

13.03 All work lights shall be able to be activated or deactivated in cab with on screen controls.

13.04 Jet or Combo mode shall be activated via one touch button on the control panel. Control screen must display an on-screen representation of the chassis drive system and must animate to show as drive systems activate or deactivate.

13.05 Water and Debris levels shall be shown on the in-cab control screen.

14.0 ELECTRICAL & SAFETY LIGHTING

14.01 The entire system shall be vapor sealed to eliminate moisture damage, "Nema- 4" type or equal.

14.02 All wiring shall be color-coded and encased in conduit to scaled terminal boxes with circuit breakers.

14.03 All other lights required by State and Federal Laws.

14.04 L.E.D. Boom work lights shall be provided.

14.05 L.E.D. Lights, Clearance, Back-Up, Stop, Tail & Turn shall be provided.

14.06 A LED split arrow board shall be installed at the rear of the unit to provide directional control for approaching traffic.

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14.07 Additional LED Strobes mounted: (2) mounted on each side mirror, (2) midship, either side, (2) rear mounted.

14.08 (2) LED, self-leveling lights to be mounted to the boom, switch at front hose reel.

14.09 (1) LED work light to be mounted curbside, switch at front hose reel.

15.0 SAFETY EQUIPMENT

15.01 E-stop shall be located at each operator interface location.

Standard locations to include front hose reel, mid-ship curbside dump controls, & wireless controller.

15.02 Electrical system must enable self-check to ensure all switches are in home position prior to critical function enablement. System must "lock out" controls when switch is not in home position.

15.03 Dash monitor, camera system shall be provided.

15.04 Multi-View Available on Monitor.

15.05 Front Hose Reel Color Camera.

15.06 Rear Back-up Color Camera.

15.07 Left and Right-Side Mounted Color.

15.08 Automatic Activation of Appropriate Side Camera When Turn Signal is activated shall be provided.

15.09 Manual Selection of Camera, Except in Reverse shall be provided.

15.10 Debris Body Out of Position Alarm to indicate when debris body is not in the proper stowed position

16.0 SEWER TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES

16.01 (1) 30 Sand Nozzle

16.02 (1) 30 deg. Sanitary Nozzle

16.03 (1) 15 deg. Penetrator Nozzle

16.04 (1) 1" Small finned nozzle pipe skid

17.0 VACUUM TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES

17.01 The basic vacuum tube package shall include the following:

17.02 (1) 7" x 3' aluminum pipe

17.03 (2) 7" x 5' aluminum pipe

17.04 (1) 7" x 6'6" catch basin tube

17.05 (4) 7" quick clamps

17.06 (1) 3’ Snorkel Vacuum Tube to suction under water without an airgap to be provided.

17.07 Tail Hose Protector shall be included

18.0 CHASSIS EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE

18.01 Two (2) front tow hooks shall be provided.

18.02 Two (2) rear tow hooks shall be provided.

18.03 A safety cone storage racks shall be provided to contain safety cones in the upright position.

18.04 Aluminum Toolbox - Behind Cab 96” L x 30”H x1 8” W- with interior LED Lighting

18.05 Aluminum Toolbox - Mounted curb side 48" x 22" x 24” with interior LED Lighting.

19.0 CHASSIS SPECIFICATION

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19.01 The unit shall be a 2024 model year or newer. No demo or used models will be accepted

19.02 Peterbilt 567 Conventional Cab Chassis or equivalent.

19.03 The unit shall be equipped with a diesel engine, turbo charged and after cooled, with a Cummins X15, 455 HP engine or equivalent.

19.04 The unit shall be equipped with an Allison 4000 RDS Automatic Transmission with PTO Provision or equivalent.

19.05 The unit shall be equipped with a 20,000# Single Front Axle or greater.

19.06 The unit shall be equipped with a 20,000# flat leaf front suspension

19.07 The unit shall be equipped with a 46,000# Tandem Rear Axle

19.08 The unit shall be equipped with a 46,000# Rear Suspension

19.09 The unit shall be equipped with an Aluminum Wheels for all front and rear wheels.

Bid Proposal for TOTAL $

Date:

Company

Name:

Address:

Phone Number: Cell:

Fax:

Signature: Title:

Printed Name:

Email:

Delivery: Days After Receive Order

Is your company currently on any State or Federal Debarment list? Yes____ No ____

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