Pump Truck Tank System Purchase

The School Board of Marion County, Florida, is soliciting bids for Bid 4163GM, a procurement opportunity for a comprehensive sewage pump truck tank system to be mounted on a 2027 Mack Granite 64-foot truck chassis. The district will supply the truck, and the awarded vendor will be responsible for pickup, delivery, and installation of a specific pump tank system, including an EAM VTAJ Multi Axle 4600-gallon aluminum vacuum tank with dual compartments (4,200-gallon waste and 400-gallon water capacities). The system must include an NVE 4310 gearbox-driven blower package, hot shift PTO system, and a triplex plunger jetter system rated at 12 GPM up to 4,000 PSI. Bidders must submit firm fixed pricing through VendorLink by December 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with a question deadline of November 26, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The contract term will extend from the Board approval date of January 13, 2026, until project completion and inspection by the Technical Services Department. Evaluation criteria include compliance with technical specifications, pricing, vendor qualifications, and ability to meet installation requirements.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, but bidders must comply with Florida Preference requirements under 287.084, Florida Statutes. Vendors must be registered to do business in Florida and provide financial references, including Dunn & Bradstreet information. Required documentation includes a W-9 form, manufacturer's authorization letters, proof of required licenses and certifications, and insurance certificates with minimum liability coverage of $1,000,000. While no specific budget range is detailed, the comprehensive nature of the system suggests a significant investment. Vendors must demonstrate experience with comparable projects completed within the past five years and certify compliance with drug-free workplace requirements and debarment regulations. The School Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may award the contract by item, group, or through primary and secondary suppliers, with standard payment terms of net thirty days upon complete receipt and acceptance of items meeting specified requirements.