High-Pressure Sewer Cleaner Truck

The City of Wichita, Kansas Public Works & Utilities Department is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) for the procurement of one new, current model high-pressure sewer cleaner truck mounted on a 56,000 GVW extended cab chassis. The truck will be used to remove silt, sand, grease, sludge, and other debris from sanitary sewers through high-pressure water flushing. Key specifications include a water tank capacity of 2,250-2,500 gallons constructed from polyethylene or Duraprolene materials, a water pump with minimum 65 GPM at 2,000 PSI capacity, a 1,000-foot hose reel, heating enclosure, knife motors, nozzles, and comprehensive lighting systems. The truck chassis must feature a heavy-duty Cummins diesel engine (350 HP), Allison 3500 RDS transmission, appropriate axles and suspension, air brakes with ABS, LED lighting, backup camera systems, and a grease auto-lube system. The successful bidder must demonstrate capability to supply parts, service, and repair; provide manufacturer's standard one-year warranty terms; furnish a weight distribution chart for the fully loaded unit; deliver all manuals in paper and electronic formats; provide 16 hours of on-site operator training by a manufacturer-certified trainer; and correct any deficiencies found upon delivery at no cost to the City. The solicitation was posted February 20, 2026, with written questions due by March 13, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. and answers provided via addendum on March 17, 2026. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the City's Procurement Portal (wichita.gov/procurementportal) by March 20, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., with tentative City Council approval scheduled for April 7, 2026. Award will be based on the lowest and best total net bid with options from a responsible and responsive vendor, and bids may not be withdrawn for 60 days following bid opening.

The solicitation includes six optional items available for bidders to propose: a rear suspension system, an eco-style high-pressure cleaner, a trade-in deduction for the City's existing 2015 Freightliner with SECA 800HP cleaner unit, a grease release system, a vehicle blind spot warning system, and a rear canopy. No factory-installed equipment or optional packages may be deleted from the base specifications, and the odometer reading must not exceed 1,000 miles at FOB destination. The documentation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information. A trade-in credit opportunity exists for the City's current 2015 Freightliner unit, which may reduce the overall award value. While a specific budget range is not stated in the available solicitation materials, the award value will be determined by the lowest and best total net bid submitted by qualifying vendors, potentially offset by applicable trade-in deductions if the City exercises that optional item.