2.0 EQUIVALENT PRODUCT 2.01 Bids will be accepted for consideration on any make or model that is equal or superior to the equipment specified. Decisions of equivalency will be at the sole interpretation of the City of Casper Fleet Manager. 2.02 Bidder shall demonstrate a reasonable likeness of the equipment being offered within a reasonable time of request. Equipment demonstrated shall be equipped with all accessories and components required in this specification to ascertain equivalence. 2.03 A blanket statement that equipment proposed will meet all requirements will not be sufficient to establish equivalence. Original manufacturer's brochures of the proposed unit are to be submitted with the proposal. 3.0 BIDDER REFERENCES FOR SEWER VAC BODY ONLY 3.01 To ensure adequate local availability of parts and competent service from experienced suppliers, bids are preferred from local vendors who have sold and serviced at least 10 units of same manufacturer within service area of is preferred and should include contacts with phone numbers. 4.0 SERVICE AND SUPPORT FOR SEWER VAC BODY ONLY 4.01 Location of warranty service center and amount of inventory shall be noted which may be verified and inspected. 4.02 Amount of OEM parts at this facility: $ 4.03 Years of servicing equipment being bid: Years 4.04 Number of factory qualified service technician: 4.05 On-site mechanics training at a City of Casper facility or local facility shall be provided. 4.06 Factory pre-acceptance inspection at factory by two City of Casper staff, including travel and accommodations 5.0 GENERAL 5.01 The specification herein states the minimum requirements of the . All bids must be regular in every respect. Unauthorized conditions, limitations, or provisions shall be cause for rejection. Any bid not prepared and submitted in accordance with the bid document and specification, or any bid lacking sufficient technical literature to enable the to make a reasonable determination of compliance to the specification will be considered "non-responsive" and grounds for rejection. 6.0 SUBFRAME 6.01 The equipment shall be of modular design consisting of vacuum system, water tanks system, debris body and drive system. 6.02 A sub frame shall be fabricated to the exact dimensions of the truck chassis for mounting of modular components. 6.03 All components of the module shall attach to the sub frame and not directly to the chassis. 6.04 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. 6.05 Sub frame shall be continuous and uninterrupted from back of cab to end of frame. 7.0 DEBRIS BODY 7.01 The body shall be cylindrical having a minimum usable liquid capacity of 12 cubic yards. 7.02 The debris storage body shall be constructed with a minimum 1/4" corrosion and abrasion resistant Ex-Ten steel. 7.03 The debris storage body shall have a minimum yield point of 50,000 PSI and a minimum tensile strength of 70,000 PSI. 7.04 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. 7.05 Dual outward mounted rear door props shall be included as standard to prevent operator from entering door swing path when engaging rear door prop. 7.06 For optimal particulate separation, vacuum shall be drawn from separate ports in the top of the debris body. 7.07 Body shall be dumped by raising the body to a 50 degree angle utilizing a forward mounted, double acting hydraulic dump cylinder. 7.08 Dump controls, accessory controls, e-stop control shall be provided at a central curb side location directly behind the cab of the truck. 7.09 For stability and safety, dumping must be accomplished while the pivot point of the body remains fixed to the subframe. 7.10 Industrial style rear debris body door shall be flat, and shall open and close hydraulically by cylinders mounted at the top of the body. Door shall open 50 degrees from the fully closed position. Door shall be unlocked, opened, closed, and locked by a failsafe hydraulically activated sequential positive locking system, cam operated by a single hydraulic cylinder, with all controls located behind truck cab, forward of the debris body, so operator is not subject to sewage when dumping. 7.11 The debris body shall be equipped with a rear door drain to drain off excess liquids while retaining solids and shall include a manually operated 6" knife valve with cam-lock coupler and 25' of lay flat hose having camlock quick connects. 7.12 (4) Dual vertical (cyclone) centrifugal separators shall be installed in-line between the debris body and the air mover, (2) per side for each debris body discharge port. Each dual separator shall include large fallout chamber cleanout door. 7.13 For safety, a minimum of (5) vacuum tubes shall be stored on curbside storage racks to minimize operator exposure to traffic side of unit. Shall include quick release retainer handles (no bungees or clamps). 7.14 A curb-side folding 3-pipe rack shall be provided, constructed of steel tubing, spring assisted. Shall include quick release retainer handles (no bungees or clamps). 7.15 A street-side, folding 3-pipe rack shall be provided, constructed of steel tubing, spring assisted. Shall include quick release retainer handles (no bungees or clamps). 7.16 A fixed rear door mounted 2-pipe rack shall be provided. Shall include quick release retainer handles (no bungees or clamps). 7.17 Digital debris body level indicator tied to vacuum relief. 7.18 A splash shield shall be mounted around the lower 60% of door opening to direct liquid and debris away from the chassis. Shield shall be minimum 10" deep bolted assembly with no openings. 7.19 A 6" valve, electrically activated, air operated valve debris body vacuum relief system shall be located in the inlet of the vacuum system to allow the venting of the tank and relieve vacuum at the debris intake hose.(3) Kunkel relief valves shall be included. 7.20 A debris inlet deflector distributing load evenly in debris body shall be included. 8.0 WATER TANKS 8.01 The water tanks shall be manufactured from a non-corrosive material to prevent rust yet still provide for maximum strength. 8.02 The water tank material shall require no internal coating and shall be repairable if patching is required. 8.03 The water tanks shall be easily removed from the subframe to provide complete access to the truck chassis for maintenance purposes. 8.04 The water tanks shall be adequately vented and connected to provide complete filling. 8.05 The water tanks shall be totally separate from the debris tanks and provide no structural support. 8.06 The water tanks shall share no common walls with the debris tanks to prevent corrosion. 8.07 The water tanks shall come equipped with an anti-siphon device and 25' of hydrant fill hose and fittings. 8.08 The water tanks shall carry a 10 year warranty against corrosion or cracking. 8.09 All water tanks shall be fully baffled to form a maximum compartment storage of 150 gallons for each compartment. has determined that for the stability of the vehicle when turning and stopping and for safety of personnel that systems baffled at 150 maximum gallon compartments are preferred. Exceptions of requirement shall be explained in detail accompanied with detailed engineering drawings. 8.10 The water tank shall be located for the lowest possible center of gravity while providing 100% gravity flooded intakes to water pump. 8.11 Fresh water shall enter the tanks through an in line 6" air gap, all aluminum covered anti-siphon device. 8.12 Water level sight tubes of non-yellowing plastic shall be installed on both tanks. 8.13 The sides of these water tanks shall not extend more than 48" out from the centerline of the truck chassis. 8.14 A fresh water drain system shall be provided to completely drain the fresh water system from one location utilizing the 3" Y-strainer on the pump. 8.15 A minimum 6" connection between tanks shall be provided. 8.16 For stability safety, the water tanks shall not elevate with debris body during dump cycle. 8.17 A 3 in-line "Y" trap strainer shall be located at inlet of water tank fill air-gap. 8.18 A 3 in-line "Y" trap stainless steel strainer shall be located between the water cells and water pump. 8.19 A 3" Gate Valve shall be provided at water pump. 8.20 Water tank must be a certified metered capacity of 1500 gallons. Certification shall be necessary upon delivery. 8.21 Water tanks shall be constructed of 1/8" aluminum with baffled compartments maximum 150 gallons each. 8.22 Liquid Float Level Indicator shall be provided. 9.0 WATER PUMP SYSTEM 9.01 For most efficient use of horsepower and reduced fuel consumption, high pressure rodder pump shall be hydraulically driven via (1) load sensing utility pump, (1) variable displacement pump and (1) fixed displacement pump 9.02 For most efficient use of horsepower and reduced fuel consumption, high pressure rodder pump shall be hydraulically driven via (2) variable displacement pumps 9.03 Hydraulic powered rodder pump via twin variable displacement hydraulic pumps and (1) fixed displacement utilizing (2) 10-bolt PTO's. 9.04 High pressure water pump shall be rated capable of continuous delivery of 100 GPM at 2500 PSI (submit manufacturer support documentation). 9.05 High-pressure water (rodder) pump system shall be completely controlled through the range with use of the MultiFlow Control and throttle located on the control panel. 9.07 This hydraulic drive system shall allow variation of water pump speed independent of required vacuum drive speed within maximum drive engine speed of 1760 RPM. 9.08 Water pump speed to remain fully adjustable via an independent operator input regardless of the selected vacuum drive speed. 9.09 Variable flow systems routing water back-to-tank are not considered equal due to additional wear, horsepower and fuel consumption. Any deviation from this drive requirement should have full explanation of horsepower consumption 9.10 Water (rodder) pump shall include smooth and pulsation operation mode feature without altering pump flow 9.11 . When required to assist nozzle breaking through obstructions, water pump "pulsation mode" shall provide a forward-acting nozzle surge. Pulsation surge wave shall allow nozzle to punch forward 2" to 18" depending on flow dynamics and length of hose in sewer pipe 9.12 Explanation of forward-acting pulsation method shall be submitted with bid or explained below. Systems that require the use of air induction into the water pump shall not be accepted. 9.13 Water pump location shall provide a flooded gravity suction inlet to eliminate potential cavitations damage. 9.14 An oil to water heat exchanger will be provided in the water system to cool all hydraulic fluids on the unit. 9.15 The water pump shall provide precise 0-50 GPM controlled flow at variable pressure up to 3000 PSI 9.16 An extreme cold weather recirculation system - minimum 25 GPM via transmission PTO at chassis engine idle speed. 9.17 A hydro-pneumatic nitrogen charged accumulator system shall be provided with all control valves, piping and hoses for either continuous flow or jackhammer rodding. Accumulator shall be a 2.5 gallon capacity and 1000 to 2500 PSI pressure rating. 9.18 Two (2) 1/2" high pressure ball valves shall be provided for draining the water pump and flushing sediment from the bottom of the pump. 9.19 A nozzle rack accommodating (3) nozzles shall be provided in curbside toolbox. The nozzles shall be labeled on storage rack for pipe size/flow and application. 9.20 The system shall be relieved to protect operator. 9.21 A handgun shall be supplied that allows for changing of flow pattern from a fine mist to a steady stream. 9.22 A handgun shall come equipped with quick connect couplers. 9.23 An additional 1" water relief valve shall be provided. 9.24 A mid-ship quick disconnect handgun couplers shall be provided. 9.25 A high-pressure hose reel capable of operating at system pressure shall be provided. 9.26 A secondary high-pressure hose reel capable of operating at system pressure shall be provided. 9.27 Hydro excavation kit-Includes lances w/shield, nozzles, storage tray and vacuum tube with poly end. 10.0 VACUUM/VACUUM DRIVE SYSTEM 10.01 Blower shall be driven by the chassis engine and shall produce inlet volume of 4500 cfm @ 0" hg @ 2250 rpm, and 3490 cfm @ 18" hg @ 2250 rpm vacuum (Roots 824RCS 18 or equal). Drive engine not to exceed 1760 RPM. 10.02 For added protection, the vacuum system shall have three (3) relief valves set at 18" hg, heavy duty horizontal mounted noise muffler, removable and cleanable stainless steel filter screen, and shall be enclosed with a steel cage guard for safety. 10.03 Transfer case shall be activated by air via a one touch control located in cab with animated confirmation on screen. 11.0 VACUUM BOOM SYSTEM 11.01 Vacuum hose shall be designed for front operation with hose mounted and stored at front mounted work station. Front mounted location is required for ease of positioning vacuum hose as well as minimizing need for operator to swing hose into traffic. 11.02 All connections between debris body and vacuum system will be of the self-adjusting pressure fitting type. 11.03 Vacuum hose will remain stationary and not rise with debris body. 11.04 Upper debris tube shall consist of an anchored steel tube and elbow. 11.05 A sub-frame mounted cab guard shall be mounted behind cab with boom rest cradle. 11.06 All vacuum pipes shall be connected to vacuum pick up tube and extension pipes by adjustable over-center quick clamps to join the aluminum flanges on pipes. 11.07 One (1) quick clamp for each pipe supplied shall be provided. 11.08 Boom pedestal shall be directly mounted to module subframe. 11.09 Boom support used for travel mode shall not interfere with access or require removal to tilt hood forward. 11.10 A control station shall be equipped with a control joystick for all directions as well as a safety emergency shut-down button, which shall automatically eliminate power to boom. 11.11 The vacuum boom shall have a heavy-duty flexible hose assembly joining the transition pipe to the debris body, and a 70-degree elbow and 5-1/2 heavy duty hose at the suction end of the boom. 11.12 Boom shall rotate 180 degrees and shall be operated by an electric over hydraulic system. Lift and swing movements shall be actuated by hydraulic cylinders. 11.13 The horizontal inner steel vacuum tube and inner box beam boom section shall telescope (tube within tube, box beam within box beam) and retract a minimum of 10' without affecting the vertical position of the pick-up tubes, and shall be located at the front work station in its retracted position, providing 324" miximum reach off the longitudinal axis of unit. 11.14 A cordless remote boom control system equipped to activate boom functions, throttle, water pump on/off, hose reel in/out, hose reel speed, vacuum relief on/off and emergency disengagement e-stop shall be provided. 11.15 A detailed engineering drawing must be supplied showing the relationship of the hose reel in relation with the vacuum boom range of motion. Drawing shall show module mounted on chassis, full arc of vacuum hose both retracted and extended, full rotation of arc for hose reel in the extended position and dimension all arc lengths of vacuum boom retracted and extended. Drawing shall highlight intersection areas whereby combination cleaning is possible (within full arc on telescoping boom system). 12.0 HOSE REEL 12.01 Hose reel assembly shall be direct frame mounted. 12.02 Hose reel assembly shall be mounted on an independent frame that can be removed from brackets attached permanently to front of main truck frame members. 12.03 Reel will be manufactured out of 1/4" spun steel for added structural strength and shall require no internal or external reinforcements that could damage rodder hose. 12.04 Hose reel shall be driven by adjustable gear reduction chain and sprocket assembly. 12.05 Hose reel shall operate at full rotational speed while chassis engine is at idle. 12.06 The front mounted hose reel shall telescope 15" forward down centerline of truck. . 12.07 1000' x 3/4" Piranha Sewer Hose / 3000 Psi shall be provided 12.08 An air-cylinder actuated pinch-roller shall exert downward pressure across full width of reel to retain hose on reel when encountering nozzle blockages.Pinch roller must be activated via a one touch, backlit button with lighted feedback on the control panel. 12.19 Digital footage counter displaying footage values shall be provided. System must be capable of resetting value to ensure operator safety. Accuracy To Within One Percent Of Actual Distance, Large Easy To Read Lcd Screen located on the 7” front control panel screen. 12.10 10' Leader Hose 14.0 WASHDOWN EQUIPMENT 14.01 Hand sprayer with adjustable spray-pattern to be provided with trigger-style gun. 16.0 FRONT OPERATING STATION AND CONTROLS 16.01 Primary operator station will be located at front of hose reel. 16.02 All front operator controls shall be accessible while operating front reel assembly. All operations to either side of unit shall position operator in front of vehicle affording protection from oncoming traffic. 16.03 All operator controls should be located on a single control panel that can be rotated on a 90 degree arc for an operator customizable location. The control panel shall also feature the ability to raise and lower through a range of not less than 8” to accommodate operators of different height. 16.04 Station shall include truck engine throttle, water pump (on/off), water pump mode, water pump flow meter, hose reel control valve (forward / reverse), adjustable hose reel speed control, boom controls, digital water pump flow and pressure meter, low water warning light, and digital debris body level. 16.05 Station shall include a 7” Touch enabled display screen with corresponding tactile buttons for reading critical machine data including ( hose footage, hose reel speed settings, water pressure, water flow. Air mover information, chassis data, mode indicator, chassis fuel level, and diagnostic controls), Back lit button keypads with, laser etched function icons, and 4 light feedback indicators. These buttons shall operate the following functions: All setup functions (remote/panel selector, work lights, hose reel extend/retract, hose reel lock, and pinch roller activation) and Vacuum functions. Additionally, there will be separate sealed rocker switches for Water Pump on/off and Throttle up/down. There shall be a multi flow control dial for controlling the full range of the water pump. 16.06 There shall be a hose reel joystick to control the pay in and pay out of the hose reel, this joystick shall offer speed control that increases the further the joystick is moved in either direction. There shall be an additional hose reel speed dial for setting specific speed ranges of the reel. There shall be a boom joystick that controls all function of the boom including up/down, left/right, and extend/retract. There shall be a E-Stop button. 16.07 Tachometer and hour meter for chassis engine provided at control station shall be provided. 16.08 All Hydraulic Functions - Color Coded, Sealed Electric/Hydraulic NEMA 4 switches shall be provided. 16.09 Front control screen shall display a water level indicator to show level of water through the range of the tank. 16.10 Front control screen shall display the debris body level tied to vacuum relief.
