Trailer Mounted Sewer Jetters

The Michigan Department of Transportation, Transportation Systems Management and Operations, Fleet Services Division, is requesting proposals for a one-time purchase of two trailer-mounted sewer jetters under RFP 260000002026, with proposals due June 15, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The preferred model is a Sewer Equipment Co. of America 747-FR2000 Classic Trailer Jet, though alternate models with supporting product literature are acceptable.

One unit will be delivered to the Mt. Pleasant Garage in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, and one to the Southwest Central Repair Facility in Paw Paw, Michigan. The scope includes a 56 HP turbo diesel Tier IV engine with a plunger pump rated at 40 GPM at 2000 PSI and 30-minute dry-run capability; an 800-foot-minimum-capacity hose reel with automatic levelwind and hydraulic controls; a 700-gallon black super-poly water tank; tandem axles with at least 14,000 lbs GVWR and electric brakes; LED lighting compliant with Michigan Department of Transportation standards; and a pintle hitch connection. Units must be new, current production models, fully assembled and ready for operation, and compliant with ANSI, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 108, OSHA, and MIOSHA standards. Pricing must include transportation, delivery, setup, two sets of manuals per unit, and a minimum of eight hours of on-site training at each location at no cost to MDOT. All pricing must be firm for the entire contract term.

The contractor must provide a minimum one-year warranty or manufacturer's warranty, whichever is greater, with technical support including a 30-minute issue resolution timeframe during business hours and on-site service within 24 hours if issues cannot be resolved remotely. MDOT prefers delivery within 120 calendar days after order receipt. The State will evaluate proposals on a Pass/Fail basis across manufacturer authorization, contract term acceptance, specification compliance, and pricing, with award to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest price. The anticipated contract begin date is July 8, 2026. Questions are due June 5, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with answers posted by June 8, 2026. The contract is subject to State Administrative Board approval if valued at $250,000 or more.