Project Information

Bid Title

ITB 6884 COMBINATION VACUUM TRUCK

Issuing Agency

City of Johnson City

Location

Tennessee

Published Date

Dec 18, 2025

Closing Date

Jan 6, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Submittals due by January 6, 2026 - 2:00 PM


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INVITATION TO BID

CITY OF JOHNSON CITY, TENNESSEE

WWW.JOHNSONCITYTN.ORG/PURCHASING

PURCHASING DEPARTMENT

423/975-2711

Bid Name / Number

Due Day / Date / Time

Bid Location / Mail Address

Bid Contact / Telephone

Bid Issue Date

Delivery/pick-up location

FOB

Payment Terms

Anticipated Award Date:

COMBINATION VACUUM TRUCK / #6884

Tuesday / January 6, 2026 / 2:00 PM (at which time it will be opened publicly)

Johnson City Purchasing Department, Debbie Dillon-Director,

209 Water Street, Johnson City, TN 37601

Andy Best; abest@johnsoncitytn.org ; purchasing@johnsoncitytn.org

December 18, 2025

City Garage, 209 Water Street, Johnson City TN 37601

Destination, freight prepaid and allowed - Johnson City, TN

Net 30

January 23, 2026.

Bidder is responsible for completing the remaining portion of this bid document

Item# Qty

DESCRIPTION

This request is for either a new/un-used or used/demo model

combination vacuum truck as per attached bid documents that are $a_n_

integral part of this bid. The City will evaluate all factors to

determine which truck is in our best interest.

Unit price

1. 1ea 2024 or newer used/demonstration model truck.

$___________________

Include photo’s of proposed truck.

2. 1 ea New/un-used truck. Include vehicle build sheets (for reference only) $___________________

ics Body

COMPLETE AND RETURN ATTACHED SPECIFICATION CHECKLISTS.

Attached vehicle delivery & acceptance procedures apply to all vehicles

Solicitations will be opened publicly via a simultaneous virtual and in-person meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting: ITB# 6884 Combination vacuum truck virtual bid opening; Meeting ID: 846 3996 5075;

Passcode: 123071. If you do not have access to a webcam, or you have no audio with your system, you may

call this number to join: (646) 518-9805. Any issues accessing the zoom web meeting please call

423.975.2711 for direct assistance.

Bidder’s Reminder: ● Bid to be signed by authorized company representative; ● Verify prices, extensions and total as correct

By signing this document, the undersigned hereby agrees to the prices and all other terms and conditions, including the attached Sealed Solicitation

General Terms & Conditions and the City’s Requirements for Bids, Requests for Proposals, and Contracts Between the City of Johnson City and Other

Parties and the Requirements of the Iran Divestment Act and Non-Boycott of Israel Act (Sealed Solicitations General Terms & Conditions #16 & #19)

contained in this bid and associated documents relating to this bid and will furnish items as specified if this bid is accepted. By submission of this bid,

each bidder and each person signing on behalf of any bidder certifies, and in the case of a joint bid each party thereto certifies as to its own organization,

under penalty of perjury, that to the best of its knowledge and belief that each bidder complies pursuant to T.C.A. § 12-12-106 & T.C.A. § 12-4-119.

SUBMITTAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Submit electronically per link below or place

signed bid response in a sealed envelope

plainly identified on the outside with vendor

name and bid name and number. Vendor

responsible for submittal to Johnson City

Purchasing Dept., Debbie Dillon- Director, on

or before the bid opening date and time.

Firm Name____________________________________________

By________________________________________________

PRINTED & SIGNED

Address______________________________________________

________________________________________________

ELECTRONIC RESPONSES: CLICK HERE

Telephone_____________________________________________

E-Mail________________________________________________

THIS SHEET MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED WITH BID TO BE VALID

ITB# 6884 – COMBINATION VACUUM TRUCK USED

BID ITEM #1

CITY OF JOHNSON CITY

JOHNSON CITY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

BID SPECIFICATION

Bidder must complete and return this form for the bid to be considered responsive. A check

mark shall be placed in the areas of specification agreement. Variances must be clearly

identified and bidder may use a separate sheet if necessary. Failure to comply with any

part of the specifications will not remove that bid from consideration but will indicate a

variance on which the City alone will determine the importance to the overall performance

of the item and suitability for the intended purpose. Equipment shall be used/demo units

and no later than the Manufacturer’s 2024 model. Any omission from the specifications

shall not relieve the bidder from the responsibility of furnishing a combination vacuum

truck ready for use. All specifications in this bid are minimum specifications, unless

otherwise noted, and bidders are reminded that equipment should meet or exceed these

specifications. Items highlighted by “bold” letters indicate items for which variances will

not be allowed. If vendor has more than one Used/Demo truck, please fill out separate bid

forms. BID RESPONSE MUST INCLUDE PHOTO’S OF PROPOSED TRUCK.

City’s Specifications

Truck Chassis:

Day cab design

Year: (SPECIFY)

Make/Model Proposed: (SPECIFY)

Mileage and Hours (Please list)

GCW: 46,000.lbs minimum

Wheelbase: +/- 242” (SPECIFY)

Engine: Cummins ISX12 (or approved equal), 370-

425 HP,1250-1650 lbs. Torque min. with Jacobs

Brake

Automatic Transmission: Allison 4000RDS 6

speed wide Ratio

Power steering with tilt wheel

Bidder’s Equipment

COMPANY NAME:

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Heavy duty engine cooling system

Transmission cooler

Batteries: Dual, Heavy duty with 2000 CCA

Alternator: 160 amp minimum

Tandem rear wheels

Tires:

Front - 425/65R22.5, Load Range L, 20 Ply

Rear – 11R22.5, Load Range H, 16 Ply

Mirrors: Dual, heated/lighted

Cab mounted light bar: Dual-Front and Rear

Federal Signal Allegiant Discrete Light Bar model

ALGT53D-AMBR1HC (or equal) with flood and

alley lights. 9 button switch mounted in cab that

activates all modes of the light bar. Lens color to

be all amber with white for work and alley. All

wiring for light shall be run inside the cab. No

wiring shall be run on the exterior of the cab

Single-engine combination sewer and catch basin

cleaner

Please specify vacuum system

Hydraulic driven water pump

Enclosed sealed body for storage

Self-contained water supply

Capability of operating both vacuum and water

system simultaneously at full operating speeds

continuously

Power windows and door locks

Install two (2) auxiliary power ports to the

instrument panel 12 volt

COMPANY NAME:

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Heavy-duty front and rear suspension package

Fuel Tank: 70 gallons minimum

DEF Tank: 6.5 gallons minimum

Two air ride bucket seats

Interior color:

Demo or Used - specify color

Exterior color:

Demo or Used - specify color

Air-conditioning

AM/FM radio

All manufacturers’ standard equipment

Back-up alarm

Rear camera system that has dash mounted Flat

LCD color monitor installed. 4 camera system with

reverse

Three (3) sets of parts, shop and operator’s

manuals or electronic version

Supply (4) sets of keys. 4 sets shall be for

every lock including utility body

Subframe

All components of the module shall attach to the

sub frame and not directly to the chassis.

A sub frame shall be fabricated to the exact

dimensions of the truck chassis for mounting of

modular components

COMPANY NAME:

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Sub frame shall be continuous and uninterrupted

from back of cab to end of frame

Sub frame shall be designed to ASME standards

for maximum applied loads, chassis frame

movement and even distribution of weight to the

chassis and suspension

Debris Body

Efficiency of air movement through debris body

will be measured for minimal restriction as

measured by vacuum pressure gauge while

operating blower at full speed. Pressure drop

throughout entire system (from 8" hose inlet to

blower inlet) including specified filtration and

blower protection devices shall be no greater than

3" hg as measured at blower.

The body shall be cylindrical having a

minimum usable liquid capacity of 8-10 cubic

yards

The body shall be capable of high dump height of

48"

The debris storage body shall have a minimum

yield point of 50,000 PSI and a minimum tensile

strength of 70,000 PSI

Body shall have a rear door that is hinged at the

top and is equipped with a replaceable neoprene

type seal. Adjustable for periodic compensation of

door seal wear

Dual outward mounted rear door props shall be

included as standard to prevent operator from

entering door swing path when engaging rear door

prop

For optimal particulate separation, vacuum shall

be drawn from separate ports in the top of the

debris body

Body to be dumped by raising the body to a 50

degree angle

COMPANY NAME:

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