Combo sewer cleaner/vacuum & chassis

The City of Milledgeville is requesting sealed bids for one high-velocity combination sewer cleaner/vacuum and chassis for the Water & Sewerage Department, with bids due December 22, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. A local-vendor preference policy adopted February 22, 2011 applies to this procurement.

The scope calls for a single unit with a minimum 450-horsepower chassis engine, Allison automatic transmission, 66,000 GVWR, positive displacement rotary lobe type vacuum system capable of minimum 27 inches of mercury vacuum and 3,800 CFM air flow, articulating hose reel with 180-degree positioning, and 360-degree rotating suction intake boom for top-loading debris.

Bidders must submit two signed hard copies including a completed bid sheet with pricing, bid response signature page, three letters of reference or reference list, and an E-Verify Form/Contractor Affidavit confirming compliance with Georgia Security & Immigration Compliance Act requirements. Vendors must provide a five-year history of similar services with client contact information and disclosure of any terminated services. All prices must be firm for the contract term; net pricing must exclude federal excise and sales taxes.

The successful vendor must provide standard manufacturer warranties: 12-month basic unit warranty, 5-year water pump warranty with 30-minute run-dry capability, 10-year debris tank and water tank warranties with lifetime corrosion coverage, and 12-month blower warranty. The contract must be executed within ten days of award acceptance, and failure to execute results in award cancellation.

Questions are due December 10, 2021, with answers provided by December 14, 2021. Submit bids to City of Milledgeville Finance Department, 127 E. Hancock Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061, Attention: Jacque Huley, CPPB, Procurement Coordinator, (478) 414-4009, jhuley@milledgevillega.us.