Combined Vacuum Truck

The City of Villa Rica, Georgia, is seeking bids for a combined vacuum/jet truck for its Public Utilities departments, specifically targeting wastewater treatment plant operations. The procurement opportunity, identified as BID# 2025-WWTP-01, requires a specialized vehicle with comprehensive technical specifications including a debris body, water tanks, vacuum/vacuum drive system, vacuum boom system, hose reel, front operating station, in-cab controls, and specific electrical and safety lighting requirements. Potential bidders must submit comprehensive proposals demonstrating that their proposed equipment meets or exceeds the city's detailed technical specifications, with the city reserving sole discretion in determining equipment equivalency. Bids are due by December 12, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. EST, with the contract award scheduled to be made during the City Council meeting on January 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. EST. Bidders are required to provide manufacturer's brochures and documentation proving their equipment's compliance with the specified requirements.

The solicitation appears to provide a preference for local vendors with demonstrated experience servicing at least 30 units of the same manufacturer, though no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned. While the bid documents do not disclose specific budget ranges or estimated contract values, the procurement is clearly focused on acquiring a specialized municipal utility vehicle. No incumbent vendors are identified in the available documentation, and there are no explicit references to integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. Interested vendors should direct any questions to John Bain, Utilities Director, via email at jbain@villarica.gov. The procurement opportunity is associated with Candler County (FIPS Code 13043) in the state of Georgia, though the actual procurement is being conducted by the City of Villa Rica.