HD CCTV Inspection System Mounted on Existing High-Pressure Cleaner

The City of Wichita, Kansas, through its Finance Department/Purchasing Division and Public Works & Utilities Department/Sewer Maintenance Division, is soliciting sealed bids for one HD CCTV inspection system mounted on an existing high-pressure cleaner. The procured system must include three primary components: an automatic cable drum with cable, a single hand-held operator pendant with viewing and digital recording capabilities, and a crawler with zoom camera designed for inspecting 6-inch diameter and larger pipes. The system must meet comprehensive technical specifications including CAN Bus communications protocol, network connectivity for lifetime remote firmware upgrades, a 10.1-inch color touchscreen monitor with 1280 x 800 pixel resolution resolution, and dual joysticks for simultaneous camera and crawler operation. Deliverables include installation, delivery, training, and service manuals provided within 90 calendar days from delivery of the chassis, with the equipment required to be new, unused, and current standard production substantiated by published literature and price sheets. The successful bidder must provide in-person training, DVD training videos, lifetime training support, a one-year complete parts and labor warranty, three paper copies and two digital copies of operation and maintenance manuals, training DVDs, and a minimum of 16 hours of on-site interactive operator training for City staff. The vendor must also maintain either a factory parts and service center within 3 hours of Wichita staffed with full-time employees or provide qualified factory-trained and certified repair technicians who will travel to the City facility within 24 hours of repair requests at no cost to the City. Questions are due by May 1, 2026 at 3:00 p.m., addenda will be posted during the week of May 4, 2026, sealed bids are due on May 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and City Council approval is tentatively scheduled for May 19, 2026. Equipment must be delivered F.O.B. to the Sewer Maintenance Division Central Maintenance Facility at 715 W. Harry, Wichita, Kansas, and bidders are encouraged to inspect and measure the high-pressure cleaner vehicle prior to submission to ensure proper fit and placement.

The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting eligible respondents to particular categories of organizations, such as disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available procurement materials. The equipment must be integrated with the City's existing high-pressure cleaner vehicle, requiring bidders to assess the chassis specifications and available space to ensure compatibility and proper mounting. The bid award will be determined based on the lowest and best total net bid from a responsible and responsive vendor. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents.