Vac Truck Rental-Charleston Maintenance

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid for a vacuum truck rental for Charleston Maintenance operations. The solicitation seeks a 12-month equipment rental with specific technical requirements, including a truck model year of 2015 or newer capable of sediment removal from roadway drainage structures. The required truck specifications include a minimum 11 cubic yard debris capacity, 2000 PSI water pressure, 1200 gallon water tank, front-mounted 8-foot telescoping boom, and 180-degree rotating boom capability. Bid submissions are due online by August 27, 2021, at 2:30 p.m., with questions accepted until August 23, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. The contract will commence on September 9, 2021, and continue through September 8, 2022. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder based on extended prices calculated by summing line item costs. The vendor must deliver equipment within five days of purchase order receipt and demonstrate the equipment within three days of delivery if requested.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract requires the lessor to be responsible for all maintenance costs and maintain the equipment in good mechanical condition, with the equipment title remaining with the lessor throughout the contract period. Delivery and pickup services are priced separately from the monthly equipment rental, and all pricing must be submitted in fixed U.S. dollars, excluding sales or use taxes. The equipment will be delivered to SCDOT Charleston Maintenance at 2401 Maintenance Way, North Charleston, South Carolina 29406. The contract includes standard state terms regarding electronic funds transfer, compliance with South Carolina procurement laws, drug-free workplace certification, and adherence to federal and state regulations. In the event of mechanical breakdown, rental time stops, and the vendor must repair or replace the truck within five business days. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the contract encompasses a one-year equipment rental with associated delivery and pickup services.