Trailer-Mounted Sewer Jet Cleaning Machine

REQUEST FOR QUOTES
Trailer-Mounted Sewer Jet Cleaning Machine
The City of Charleston, Arkansas is soliciting quotes from qualified vendors for the purchase of one
(1) trailer-mounted sewer jet cleaning machine. Quotes will be reviewed by the City Council prior to any purchase decision. All quotes must meet or exceed the minimum specifications listed below. Quote Submission Deadline: May 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM
Submit Quotes To: City of Charleston, ATTN: JET MACHINE Postal: PO Box 426, Charleston, AR 72933
Email: cityhall@charlestonar.gov
Questions: 479-965-2269 OR cityhall@charlestonar.gov
PREFERRED EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS
Trailer & Tank
• Two (2) water tanks totaling 750-gallon combined capacity
• Tandem axle trailer with heavy-duty tubular steel welded frame
• Minimum 7,000 lb. GVWR axle rating
• 16-gallon minimum fuel tank
• Water tank fill level sight gauge
• Fill pipe, hose rack, and 25’ fire hydrant hose
Hose Reel & Water System
• Rotating hose reel with minimum 500’ sewer hose and leader hose (minimum 20’ long, 3/4”)
• Reel minimum 10’ with hydraulic feed and retract, manual rotate capability
• Heavy-duty sewer hose guide
• Free reel spin for manual sewer hose retrieval
• Reel-mounted hose footage counter
• High-capacity water pump (industrial grade)
• Electric actuated clutch for water pump engagement
• Heavy-duty pressure unloader and adjustable water flow rate valve
• In-line filter before water pump
• Cold weather re-circulation and air purge system for winterization
• Drain valves for water pump (cold climate)
• 50’ of 3/8” auxiliary hose with reel and wash-down gun
• Leader hose: 3/4” x minimum 20’ long
Engine
• Diesel engine (commercial-grade, minimum equivalent performance to industry standard)
• Engine emergency stop
Electrical & Lighting
• Weatherproof electric control panel
• 7-pin connector with LED trailer lights
• Electric brakes with safety breakaway switch
• Minimum one (1) strobe light
• LED work lights
• LED arrow stick assembly
• Panel light (LED)
• LED flat strobes — one each front fender and one each rear fender
• Auxiliary 12-volt plug-in
Nozzles & Accessories
• Minimum two (2) nozzles included: one (1) cleaning nozzle and one (1) penetrator nozzle
• One (1) finned nozzle extension
• Nozzle rack (3/4”)
• Hose protector with cleat tie-off
• Spare hose guide
• Hydrant wrench
• Manhole hook
• Wheel chocks (set of 2)
• Cone rack
• Fender-mounted toolbox
The City of Charleston reserves the right to accept or reject any and all quotes, to waive technicalities, and to accept the quote deemed most advantageous to the City. Brand names and model numbers are not
specified; equivalent or superior equipment meeting all stated specifications is acceptable. The City Council will review all submitted quotes prior to award.
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