# Douglas County Ionwave #CI-2026-0127

One 12-Cubic-Yard Combination Sewer Cleaner Truck with Equipment, Training, and Trade-In

**Posted:** September 30, 2026
**Respond By:** October 21, 2026
**Identifier:** CI-2026-0127
**NAICS:** 423860, 423810, 532412

The City of Omaha is seeking one new combination sewer cleaner truck, required equipment, operator training, and a market-value trade-in offer.
- **Government buyer:** City of Omaha, Sewer Department and sewer maintenance division; Douglas County Purchasing.
- **Primary request:** One new, unused 12-cubic-yard combination sewer and catch-basin cleaner, available for purchase or lease, with simultaneous vacuum and high-pressure water operation. A trade-in offer is requested for the City’s existing Western Star 4700 Camel combination sewer cleaner.
- **Named OEMs and brands:** **Western Star** chassis; **Detroit** DD13 engine; **Allison** 4000 RDS transmission; **Meritor** brake components; **Hendrickson** rear suspension; **Continental** tires; **Giant** water pump; **Duraprolene** water tanks; and **Enz Bulldog or Warthog** nozzles. The specifications allow equivalent or superior equipment where applicable, subject to City review.
- **Key equipment:** Positive-displacement vacuum system, sealed debris body with a minimum 12-cubic-yard capacity and 60-inch high dump, front-mounted controls and boom, powered 800-foot hose reel, hydro-excavation package, washdown equipment, safety systems, and the required chassis and drivetrain. The Giant triplex pump is specified for 80 GPM at 2,000 PSI, with pulsation mode, cold-weather recirculation, and continuous water-fill capability.
- **Water capacity:** The specifications describe baffled water compartments up to 1,300 gallons, an additional 200-gallon tank, a stated 1,750-gallon total, and a separate certified metered-capacity requirement of 2,600 gallons. Bidders should explain how their proposed system addresses these capacity provisions.
- **Accessories:** Includes sewer-cleaning nozzles, an 80-GPM jet saw, nozzle-pipe skid, aluminum vacuum pipes, quick clamps, aerated-water vacuum tube, lay-flat hose, hydrant wrench, tow hooks, and cone-storage rack. The truck also requires a leader hose, washdown hose and handgun, and wired and cordless controls.
- **Training and deliverables:** Manufacturer or dealer training is listed for four operators and separately for a mechanical foreman and senior field coordinator on truck and vacuum components and operation. Manuals, schematics, manufacturer warranties, and service-support information are required.
- **Notable requirements:** Provide technical information and manufacturer brochures demonstrating compliance; the City may request a demonstration. Bidders must provide vehicle delivery timing and show local parts and service capability. The trade-in offer must reflect market value.

### Description

The City of Omaha requests bids for one new, unused single-engine combination sewer and catch basin cleaner, with a minimum 12-cubic-yard debris body and vacuum and high-pressure water systems. The detailed specifications cover the vehicle chassis, equipment, controls, safety features, accessories, training, service support, manuals, and warranty. The solicitation also requests a trade-in offer for a 2017 Western Star 4700 combination sewer cleaner. Bids are due October 21, 2026, and required submissions include bid security or an acceptable substitute, a completed Responsible Contractor Compliance form, and a notarized Employee Classification Act affidavit.

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