Sacramento Opengov #2026-RFB-0104

Sacramento County procurement of one Wachs-referenced skid-mounted valve exerciser

Sacramento County is seeking one Wachs-referenced skid-mounted valve exerciser with integrated hydro-excavation and vacuum systems for fresh-water valve maintenance. - Government buyer: County of Sacramento, for the Sacramento County Water Agency. The solicitation is issued through DGS: CAPSD - Procurement; the attached specification also identifies the Internal Services Agency, Fleet Services Division. - OEMs named: Wachs — Standard LX is the reference machine, or an approved equivalent; Kohler — specified engine manufacturer, or equivalent. - Equipment requested: One new, self-contained, gasoline-powered, skid-mounted valve exerciser meeting Specification 660-468. It must be delivered assembled and serviced, ready for installation on a County truck. - Maximum empty weight: 3,950 lb; specified dimensions are 102 in. long by 77 in. wide by 67 in. high, excluding rear overhang. - Tanks: 100-gallon fresh-water tank and 250-gallon spoils tank. Engine: gasoline-powered, minimum 27 HP, with CARB certification required. - Hydraulic system: 8 GPM at 2,000 PSI. Valve turner: minimum 750 ft-lb torque and 13-ft extended reach, with Bluetooth-enabled controls communicating with a controller/data logger. - Vacuum system: 500 CFM roots-type blower, pulling 11 in. Hg vacuum, with suction hose, wands, reusable filter, and specified tank access and controls. Pressure washer: 2.5 GPM at 3,000 PSI, with wash-down wands and hose reel. - Includes specified hoses, reels, controls, lighting, storage, mounting hardware, accessories, keys, and manuals; paint and configuration must meet the specification. - Optional items: One shop repair manual set and one parts repair manual set; bidders must identify the media format offered. - Included services and notable requirements: Startup, demonstration, and training requirements are included with the equipment bid. At the County’s option, training may include up to eight hours for operators and four hours for mechanics. The unit requires at least a one-year parts-and-labor warranty, subject to any longer manufacturer warranty. Bidders must identify local warranty/service and parts support and provide Sacramento-area user references. Proposed equivalents must identify brand and model and are subject to County approval for capability, dimensions, weight, configuration, fit, and intended use.

Description

The County of Sacramento is seeking bids for one new, self-contained, skid-mounted, gasoline-powered valve exerciser with hydro-excavation and vacuum systems for use by the Sacramento County Water Agency in maintaining, servicing, and repairing fresh-water system valves. The equipment must meet Specification 660-468 and the other RFB requirements; equivalent products may be considered if the bidder identifies and describes the offered product. The bid includes a base price for the equipment and optional pricing for shop and parts repair manual sets. The County will award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and may consider factors including warranty, local service and parts support, delivery, and past performance.

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