SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION _VACTOR TRUCKRENTAL WEST POINT FY26

Amendment / Modification

This amendment extends the response due date for the solicitation.

• Response Due Time: Changed from 04:30 PM to 04:00 PM.

• Response Due Date: Changed from 30 Mar 2026 to 02 Apr 2026.

• The proposal deadline has been extended to 04:00 PM on 02 Apr 2026.

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the rental of one new High Pressure Sewer and Industrial Vacuum Manhole Cleaner (Vactor Truck). The truck will be used to remove debris from storm and sanitary sewer lines, catch basins, manholes, and ditches. The rental includes a base period of one year with one option year.

• Vactor Truck Specifications:

  • Roadworthy and compliant with NYS safety requirements.
  • Equipped with a positive displacement air compressor, hydraulically driven high pressure water pump, self-contained water supply.
  • Enclosed 15 cubic yard sealed body for debris storage.
  • Capability to operate both vacuum and jet rodder simultaneously.
  • Steel construction for debris body with minimum 50,000 psi yield and 70,000 psi tensile strength.
  • 15 cubic yards / 3,000 gallons debris body capacity.
  • Aluminum water tank with float-level system, 1,500-gallon capacity.
  • 450 HP engine, automatic transmission, compression-release engine brake.

• Training: A qualified technician will provide complete training on safety, operation, maintenance, and service to USAG West Point DPW Land Maintenance staff. Two copies of operator and maintenance manuals are required.

• Buy American Act: Contractor must adhere to the Buy American Statute.

• Inspection and Acceptance: Location is "Both" at W6BM USAG WEST POINT.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance:

  • Base Year: April 23, 2026 - April 22, 2027
  • Option Year: April 23, 2027 - April 22, 2028

• Option to Extend: The Government may extend the contract term, not to exceed 6 months in total.

• Offer Due Date: March 30, 2026, 04:30 PM.

• Evaluation: Offers will be evaluated based on comparison to government's technical specifications, with the lowest quote technically acceptable being the primary factor.

• Submission: Offerors must submit truck specification documents along with their quote.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 532490 (Other Equipment Rental and Leasing).

• Size Standard: USD 40,000,000.00.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering topics such as payment, inspection, antiterrorism, alien employment, E-Verify, contractor personnel identification, and more.

• Contractors must comply with specific parking policies at West Point and may need to arrange off-site parking and shuttle services.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the minimum specifications required for a Vactor Truck purchase. It details the technical requirements for various components of the truck, including the debris body, water tank system, vacuum and boom system, pumping and hose equipment, pipe storage, chassis, safety and lighting equipment, and optional toolboxes and accessories.

I. Debris Body & Dump System:

• Steel construction (min. 50,000 psi yield, 70,000 psi tensile strength)
• 15 cubic yards / 3,000 gallons capacity
• Double-acting hydraulic dump hoist
• Full-opening rear door, top-hinged, neoprene-type sealed
• Body flush-out system: ≥2,500 psi @ 60 gpm, 8+ nozzles

II. Water Tank System:

• Aluminum tank, ≥1,500-gallon capacity
• Float-level system
• Anti-siphon device with 25' hydrant fill hose
• Low water alarm

III. Vacuum & Boom System:

• Electronically controlled blower
• Front-mounted vacuum hose
• Boom mounted to chassis with directional controls and emergency shutdown

IV. Pumping & Hose Equipment:

• 800+ gpm 4" submersible trash pump

V. Pipe Storage & Racks:

• Curbside, rear-door, and street-side racks with quick releases

VI. Chassis Specifications:

• 450 HP engine
• Automatic transmission
• Compression-release engine brake

VII. Safety & Lighting Equipment:

• Electronic backup alarm, amber beacon lights, LED work lights, flashing arrow lights, emergency flare kit, fire extinguisher, tow hooks.

VIII. Toolboxes & Accessories (Optional):

• Various sizes of aluminum toolboxes, aluminum fenders, mud flaps, 1" jet nozzles.

This document is critical for potential bidders to understand the precise technical requirements and specifications for the Vactor Truck. Vendors must ensure their proposed Vactor Truck meets or exceeds all listed specifications to be considered compliant. The optional items section also provides clarity on potential additional equipment.