Ganzhou Dongfeng Dual-Cab Sewage Suction Truck (Blue License Plate, 3-cubic-meter Capacity) Government Procurement Case Study: A Comprehensive Walkthrough from Initial Vehicle Selection to Successful Bid Award and Delivery. In early 2025, a municipal sanitation department in a district of Ganzhou City (hereinafter referred to as the 'Procuring Entity') received an urgent assignment: to equip its newly established road drainage and pipeline maintenance team with its first dedicated sewage suction truck. As the entity had no prior experience procuring such equipment—and faced tight budgetary and timeline constraints—the entire procurement process commenced from scratch, encompassing needs assessment, vehicle model selection, tender evaluation, and final delivery/operation. Ultimately, Chengli Special Purpose Vehicle Co., Ltd. (hereinafter 'Chengli') supplied the Dongfeng dual-cab blue-plate 3-cubic-meter sewage suction truck and completed delivery successfully. This article reconstructs the end-to-end process of this 'first-time procurement' case based on authentic tender information and Chengli’s internal knowledge base, offering practical reference for other entities facing similar requirements. I. Procurement Background: Starting from Scratch for a Newly Established Unit The Procuring Entity is a newly formed drainage and pipeline maintenance team, primarily responsible for routine sewage suction operations in urban arterial roads and older residential neighborhoods—including storm drains and catch basins. Previously, such work relied entirely on outsourced labor, resulting in low efficiency and slow response times. In late 2024, the unit decided to procure a dedicated sewage suction truck, specifying the following key requirements: 1) Blue license plate classification (operable with a Class C1 driver’s license; unrestricted access within urban areas); 2) 3-cubic-meter wastewater tank capacity (to meet single-shift operational demand); 3) Dual-cab configuration (accommodating 4–5 crew members); 4) Dongfeng chassis (ensuring broad local service network coverage and convenient maintenance). As this was their first-ever procurement of such equipment, the unit’s leadership lacked foundational knowledge regarding vehicle classifications, regulatory compliance requirements, or typical price ranges. Through online research and industry consultations, they initially identified the niche category of 'blue-plate, 3-cubic-meter sewage suction trucks' and contacted multiple manufacturers for quotations. At this stage, Chengli’s sales manager, Ms. Zhang Yue (Tel: ), proactively provided detailed product specifications and tailored configuration recommendations. II. Vehicle Selection Process: From Technical Parameter Comparison to Customized Solutions The Procuring Entity’s top concerns were: (1) whether a blue-plate sewage suction truck could be legally registered; (2) whether the stated tank volume was accurate and compliant; and (3) whether the dual-cab design would compromise operational efficiency. Based on official parameters published by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), Chengli’s technical team recommended the CLW5040TQZD6 Dongfeng dual-cab sewage suction truck. This model carries full MIIT certification, enabling nationwide registration and licensing. Its core technical specifications are as follows: CLW5040TQZD6 Sewage Suction Truck – Key MIIT-Certified Parameters (Source: MIIT) | Item | Parameter | Remarks | |------|-----------|---------| | Chassis Model | Dongfeng EQ1045SJ3CDF | Dual-cab configuration; rated occupancy: 5 persons | | Engine | Q23-115E60 (diesel) | China VI emission standard; 115 hp | | Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 4,495 kg | Within blue-plate limit; operable with Class C1 license | | Effective Tank Volume | 3.0 m³ | Wastewater tank capacity | | Tank Material | Q235 carbon steel (4 mm thickness) | Corrosion-resistant; stainless steel optional upon customization | | Vacuum