BID NOTICE: TRUCK MOUNTED HYDRO-VAC PROJECT 5058

GENERAL BID SPECIFICATIONS
City of Minot, ND 58701
The City of Minot is exempt from state and federal excise and sales taxes and no amount
for such taxes are to be included in the bid price. The attached bid proposal form shall
be used in submitting the bid.
Bidders not using the form provided will be considered non-compliant and bid will
be rejected.
The City Council reserves, to itself, the right to reject any or all bids and to award the
contract as it deems necessary and in the best interest of the City of Minot. Past
performance will be considered in final decision.
Delivery of materials, supplies or services contained in the bid shall be made to the Minot
Public Works Building (1025 31st St. SE), and the price shall be FOB, Minot, North
Dakota. The delivery date shall be 180 days after award and be specified on the bid.
All envelopes must be sealed and marked plainly
"Bid for One (1) Truck Mounted Hydro-Vac "
Project # 5058
Bids will be opened in City Council Chambers at the Minot City Hall, 10 3rd Ave. S.W.,
Minot, North Dakota at 11:00 a.m. on Monday October 12, 2026. Bids received after this
time will be returned, unopened, to the bidder. Bidders are invited to be present at the
opening of bids.

CITY OF MINOT SPECIFICATIONS
Storm Sewer Department
Bid for One (1) Truck Mounted Hydro-Vac
Project #5058
Sept 2026
GENERAL:
The City of Minot is accepting bids for a Truck Mounted Hydro-Vac for the Storm Sewer
Department. shall be the manufacturer's newest and latest model mobile sewer and catch
basin cleaning machine. The system shall be capable of simultaneous high-pressure sewer
line cleaning/flushing and air/vac pick up all liquids and solids from sewers and catch
basins. This simultaneous operation will provide maximum water pressure and vacuum at
an engine speed not to exceed recommended RPM allowing for an adequate reserve
horsepower from the engine. All Truck Mounted Hydro-Vac bids shall meet or exceed
all of the following minimum specifications. The successful bidder shall submit an
itemized order sheet to the Public Works Operations Director, for written approval, prior
to ordering the vehicle. The order sheet shall list all specifications, colors, etc. of the
vehicle.
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS:
The bidder shall mark the appropriate box (yes or no). If the unit does not meet the
specification the bidder shall clearly state the item that does not meet the
specification on a separate sheet of paper and which shall be included in the bid
proposal documentation submission. Failure to provide this data will render the bid
proposal insufficient resulting in a bid rejection. All deviations will be considered in
relation to value and price. Deviations or exceptions are intended for equipment or
options that may differ from the specification. If the manufacturer offers a specified
product, it is expected to be offered in the bid.
SPECIFICATION RESPONSE
Vendor Completed Specification Worksheet Yes No
Vendor Completed Bid Worksheet Yes No
Vendor Provided Deviation Letter Yes No
Brochure showing minimum specifications provided Yes No
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ENGINE: Engine 300 HP Diesel (Cummins or pre-approved
Yes No
equal)
TORQUE: 800 ft-Lbs (Min) Yes No
GVW: 52,000 Lbs (Min) Yes No
REAR AXLE CAPACITY: (Tandem) Rear suspension will be
Yes No
TuffTrac with & after transverse torque rods
TRACTION CONTROL: Driver controlled traction axle lock for
Yes No
both axles of tandem
FRONT AXLE CAPACITY: 18,000 pound axle, springs and
Yes No
shocks
CT DIMENSION: 180 inches Yes No
TURNING RADIUS: Shall be the shortest possible with this
Yes No
specification
TIRES: 11R22.5 mud and snow (Goodyear G177 16 Ply or
equivalent) on rear. 315/80R 22.5 18-ply highway tread on Yes No
front. All tires shall be radial tubeless type.
WHEELS: Ten hole type, with front wheel oiling hubs. Yes No
SPARE: One spare rear tire mud and snow mounted on spare
Yes No
wheel.
TRANSMISSION: Allison New world 6 speed automatic MD
Yes No
3060P
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REAR AXLE RATIO: To be as necessary to provide a top speed
of 60 MPH with the specified transmission and tires. The Public
Yes No
Works Director, in writing, prior to ordering the unit, shall
approve the axle ratio.
DIFFERENTIAL: Driver controlled differential lock for both axles Yes No
GAUGES: Oil pressure, dual air pressure, fuel, speedometer,
odometer, water temperature, engine hours, voltmeter, and Yes No
tachometer. All gauges shall be mounted in plain view of driver.
ALTERNATOR: 145 Amp (minimum) Yes No
HEATER & DEFROSTER: Hot Water, Fresh Air and A/C with
Yes No
filter
STEERING: Hydraulic Power, Dual Sector, and tilt steering
Yes No
wheel
MIRRORS: Dual West Coast Type, Heated, Inside cab 4-way
Yes No
control
BRAKES: Antilock, S-Cam, air operated, with brake lock, air
dryer (wedge brakes are unacceptable). Dust shields all
wheels. Haldex - consep condenser/separator part # Yes No
41210026, automatic drain valve 41010019 mounted on last
tank
FRAME: To be compatible with front and rear axle capacities,
Yes No
double channel
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CAB: Short conventional, to contain dome light, self canceling
turn signals, 3-light cluster on cab, sun visors, Bostrom (or
equal) cloth air seat for driver and passenger side cloth bucket
seat. Headroom (measured from cab floor to roof immediately
Yes No
in front of the driver's seat) shall be a minimum of 52 inches,
washers & wipers (dual electric), AM-FM radio and trailer
lighting package, electric brake controller, and rear trailer plug.
Master disconnect switch for batteries.
FUEL TANK: 50-Gallon Capacity (Minimum) Yes No
GRAB HANDLES: Both Sides of the Cab Yes No
EXTERIOR COLOR: Color will be white as chosen from paint
codes of truck manufacturer by the Public Works Operations Yes No
Director.
CRUISE CONTROL: Cruise shall be included for idling set and
Yes No
diagnostics
WARRANTY: Manufacturer's Standard Warranty Yes No
MANUALS: Maintenance, Service, Electrical and Transmission
Manuals. Computer software for diagnostics of transmission
and engine. All above items to be web based. Any cables Yes No
required to connect diagnostics to a computer shall also be
provided.
UNDERCOATING: Full Undercoating on cab Yes No
HYDRO-VAC SPECIFICATIONS Yes No
DEBRIS TANK: The debris tank volume shall be 10 cubic yards
and Yes No
9 cubic yards (minimum usable capacity)
DEBRIS TANK: Each bidder shall submit a dimensional drawing
Yes No
certifying minimum usable capacity with bid documents
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DEBRIS TANK: The cylindrical (round) debris tank shall be
constructed
Yes No
from A/36 50,000 PSI 1/4" steel to withstand a
vacuum of not less than 360 column inches of water.
DEBRIS TANK: The entire debris tank shall be hinged at the
rear Yes No
and designed for hydraulic dumping at 45 degrees
DEBRIS TANK: The use of hydraulic pistons, hoses and/or
internal Yes No
baffles inside the debris tank will not be accepted
DEBRIS TANK: A steel splash shield shall be permanently
attached
Yes No
under the rear door to direct the debris away from
the rear of the tank when dumping
DEBRIS TANK: A full diameter, height/width, top hinged rear
door
shall hydraulically open and close to a 90-degree angle to
Yes No
eliminate dragging the door through the discharged debris. This
shall be accomplished by means of a power open/close
hydraulic cylinder
DEBRIS TANK: The door shall seal by a heavy duty rubber seal
Yes No
attached to the debris tank shell.
DEBRIS TANK: The door shall seal by means of four individual
hydraulic cylinder locks, which shall eliminate the need for any Yes No
system requiring unlatching at the rear of the unit
DEBRIS TANK: Two 5 in. tempered glass liquid level sight eyes
Yes No
shall be installed on the rear door to indicate liquid level.
DEBRIS TANK: An automatic stainless steel ball check valve
will Yes No
be installed inside the debris tank to prevent over -filling.
DEBRIS TANK: A manual tank prop shall be supplied. Yes No
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DEBRIS TANK: Tap top shall be coated with a nonskid coating. Yes No
DEBRIS TANK: The air drawn from the debris body must pass
through a filter screen with adequate size to protect the vacuum
Yes No
system. The screen shall be easily removable from ground
level.
DEBRIS TANK: A 6 in. diameter bronze, quick opening gate
valve
and 10' X 6" lay flat hose with storage rack will be located on
Yes No
the bottom of the rear door, no higher than 5 feet above ground
level to allow for the
removal of excess liquids.
DEBRIS TANK: The Debris body shall be equipped with
automatic
Yes No
debris flush out system in which both top tank and
bottom floor flusher are included
DEBRIS TANK: The Debris body shall be equipped with a
hydraulically driven tank vibrator operated with Yes No
a curb side mounted toggle switch
WATER TANK: A minimum usable capacity of 1500 gallons
supplied for the operation of the sewer flushing system. Submit Yes No
size and locations of tanks
WATER TANK: A dual water fill system with direct full flow from
Yes No
the water hydrant shall be located at the curb-side
WATER TANK: The fill system shall include an air gap anti-
Yes No
siphon design to protect the potable water supply.
WATER PUMP SYSTEM: The system shall include a heavy-
duty water
Yes No
pump capable of operating of 80 GPM @ 2000 PSI without
changing nozzles
WATER PUMP SYSTEM: An easy cleaning inlet strainer shall
be provided The truck chassis engine shall drive the water
pump via a heavy duty split shaft power take off, and a variable
Yes No
speed reinforced poly chain. Engagement/disengagement can
be accomplished either from inside the cab or at the operator's
station via dual clutch PTO
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WATER PUMP SYSTEM: A single three-way water flow control
valve shall
Yes No
be provided and operated by a manual lever at the operator's
station
WATER PUMP SYSTEM: An adjustable spray hand gun rated
at 800 PSI,
Yes No
will be provided at the rear of the truck furnished with 35 ft of 1/2
in. high pressure hose plus a quick connect coupling
WATER PUMP SYSTEM:Additional hand gun hook-up provided
Yes No
at hose reel
WATER PUMP SYSTEM:A system for recirculating the water
through the Yes No
entire system shall be supplied
WATER PUMP SYSTEM:An air operated unloader valve shall
be installed
Yes No
on the unit for ease of controlling the amount of water being
used out the end of the sewer hose.
AIR VAC SYSTEM: The system shall include a positive
displacement
Yes No
rotary lobe type exhauster. This system shall be capable of a
minimum 217 inches of negative water pressure at 2700 CFM
AIR VAC SYSTEM: The truck chassis engine shall drive the
positive
Displacement exhauster via a heavy duty split shaft power take
off, and a variable speed reinforced poly chain. Yes No
Engagement/Disengagement
can be accomplished either from inside the cab or at the
operator's station
AIR VAC SYSTEM: A vertically mounted, single stage, stainless
steel
Yes No
micro-strainer in a centrifugal separator will be incorporated
between the exhauster and the debris tank
AIR VAC SYSTEM: Vacuum unloader valves will be built into
Yes No
the vacuum system to maintain high negative pressure
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AIR VAC SYSTEM: A vacuum/pressure gauge shall be supplied
at the Yes No
operator's station
AIR VAC SYSTEM: A self-aligning connection between the
debris Yes No
tank and the air-vac system shall be supplied
INTAKE BOOM: Debris loading into the tank will be through a
one (1)
piece 8" extra heavy-duty wire reinforced rubber hose assembly Yes No
that allows for periodic rotation to prevent premature wear of the
entire assembly
INTAKE BOOM: The boom shall rotate 360 degrees by a gear
Yes No
drive
INTAKE BOOM: Rotation, extension, lift and air vac valve shall
be
Yes No
controlled by a portable pendant control from any location
around the machine
INTAKE BOOM: The boom shall extend to a minimum of 20 ft.
and Yes No
rise to a height of 19 ft.
INTAKE BOOM: The boom shall be capable of lifting 1000 LB's Yes No
INTAKE BOOM: Provide the following extension/intake tubes
and
adapters:
(1) 8" x 8' extension tube Yes No
Yes No
(2) 8" x 6' extension tube Yes No
(2) 8" x 4' extension tube Yes No
(1) 8" x 8' intake tube Yes No
(1) 8" fluidizer tube Yes No
INTAKE BOOM: A pneumatically operated internal boom valve
Yes No
shall be supplied
HOSE REEL: Hose reel shall be rear or front mounted with 180 degrees
Yes No
hydraulic articulation
HOSE REEL: Reel capacity to be 600'of 1" I.D. sewer hose Yes No
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HOSE REEL: Reel operation to be toggle switch at operator's
panel Yes No
or pneumatic foot pedal controlled
HOSE REEL: Hose reel shall have a heavy-duty dual roller level
Yes No
wind guide with footage counter
CONTROLS, GAUGES, INSTRUMENTS: Portable pendant for
boom control shall be wireless and control the following boom
Yes No
movements: rotation, up/down, telescoping, and air-vac internal
boom valve
CONTROLS, GAUGES, INSTRUMENTS: Boom shall also
Yes No
function via 6-function joystick at the operator's station
CONTROLS, GAUGES, INSTRUMENTS: The following
gauges, warning lights and alarms shall be included and
mounted at eye level for ease of viewing:
low water warning light Yes No
water pump hour meter Yes No
blower hour meter Yes No Yes No
hydraulic oil pressure gauge Yes No
back up alarm Yes No
Chassis tachometer Yes No
Vacuum gauge Yes No
Water pressure gauge Yes No
MISC. TOOLS, ACCESSORIES, STORAGE: Provide tube
storage brackets to accommodate storage Of (1) 8" x 8'
extension tube, (2) 8" x 6' extension tube, (2) 8" x 4' extension Yes No
tube, (1) 8" x 8' intake tube, and
(1) 8" fluidizer tube
MISC. TOOLS, ACCESSORIES, STORAGE: Provide list of
standard toolboxes and sizes. In addition provide a list of Yes No
optional toolboxes available along with pricing
MISC. TOOLS, ACCESSORIES, STORAGE: Chassis and
Yes No
hydro-vac to be painted manufacturer's standard white
MISC. TOOLS, ACCESSORIES, STORAGE: Rear view camera
Yes No
system
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