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:
page 1 of 17
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:
page 2 of 17
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:
page 3 of 17
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:
page 4 of 17
This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.