Spoil Vacuum Truck

Pima County, Arizona is seeking to procure one new Spoil Vacuum Truck for its Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department through Request for Quote (RFQ) 2500018732. The specific procurement requires a vacuum truck with trailer model SPV 800 DT4 or equivalent, which must be a current production model with standard equipment and additional accessories including a vacuum hose rack, winterizing kit, and custom spare tire tongue mounted rack. Vendors must have been in the business of selling Spoil Vacuum Trucks for a minimum of three consecutive years and provide a copy of their license with the offer. The bid is due on October 3, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. local Tucson time, to be submitted online through the BidNet solicitation portal. Delivery of the equipment is required to Pima County Fleet Services Department by June 30, 2026, with a minimum 24-hour delivery notification. The successful vendor must provide manufacturer documentation within 14 days of request and include a one-year warranty for parts and labor.

The solicitation includes a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) preference for bids not exceeding $500,000 per contract year, offering a 5% bid preference for firms submitting SBE Certificates issued by the City of Tucson. Vendors must comply with various legal and sustainability requirements, including immigration law compliance and prohibitions on forced labor. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is structured to support small and local businesses through the SBE preference program. The contract includes comprehensive requirements for vendor qualifications, including business longevity, licensing, and documentation capabilities. Additional compliance requirements cover insurance specifications and various state and federal legal certifications, ensuring that potential vendors meet a comprehensive set of operational and ethical standards.