High Pressure Water Jetter

The City of Olathe's Infrastructure Department, Utility Maintenance Division, is issuing an Invitation for Bids to procure one high-pressure water cutter and lateral reinstatement system mounted on a tandem axle trailer, specifically a Sewer Robotics R-125 or equivalent system. The procurement requires delivery of a complete integrated solution including a continuously pressurized crawler with twist-and-lock module exchange capability (front body diameter of 100mm or less), a high-pressure unit capable of delivering 1500bar maximum pressure powered by a 41HP gas engine with digital controls and continuous RPM adjustment, a lateral reinstatement cutter module with 90-degree tilt capability, and a custom box build featuring on-board water supply with filtering, integrated high-pressure unit installation, operator studio with cabinetry and storage, CCTV camera system, and a jib crane with electric hoist for equipment deployment and retrieval. The system must include a single hybrid cable with eight wires and air conductivity, remote login capability, electronic braking, adjustable speed controls, and sensor monitoring for pressure, temperature, roll, and inclination across six joystick axes. Bidders are required to identify all variations and exceptions to technical specifications, with failure to disclose deviations potentially rendering proposals non-responsive and ineligible for award; bidders may also be required to demonstrate on-site compliance with specifications. The bid submission deadline is April 1, 2026, with sealed bids to be received via U.S. Postal Service or hand-delivered/commercial carrier at a specified location, followed by public opening and reading of bids. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any technicality.

The solicitation documents do not identify any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendors for this procurement. No information regarding existing infrastructure, current contractors, or technology integration requirements beyond the specified equipment standards is provided in the available documentation. The bid specifications reference the Sewer Robotics R-125 as the preferred model or equivalent, suggesting the City may have familiarity with this manufacturer's systems; however, equivalent systems meeting all technical requirements are explicitly permitted. The project posting date was March 17, 2026, providing potential bidders approximately fifteen days to prepare and submit responses prior to the April 1, 2026 deadline. Award value or budget range information has not been disclosed in the available solicitation materials.