Vactor Services

The City of Mesa awarded a multi‑vendor, three‑year contract for vactor (vacuum‑truck) services covering underground utility cleaning, debris removal, and waste disposal throughout the city. The work is organized into three service groups, each requiring rapid response (24‑hour notification) and completion within a week of start. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price agreement with a base annual value of $661,000, and it allows for CPI‑based price adjustments and renewal extensions. • Scope includes storm‑drain cleaning, pressure‑washer separator cleaning, sump and well cleaning, hydro‑vacuum excavation, and transport/disposal of non‑hazardous liquids and sludge. • Minimum equipment requirements: vactor trucks with ≥10 cu yd boxes, ≥1500‑gal on‑board capacity, 80 GPM @ 2000 psi pumps, AVL tracking, backup alarms, and high‑capacity vacuum trucks ≥3000 gal with hazardous‑material capability. • Vendor obligations: 24‑hour response to service requests, start within 2 business days after notice to proceed, and complete tasks within 7 days; all waste must be legally disposed of, and traffic‑control permits are required.