2015-2016 Construction Dump Truck

City of Pell City Page 1 of 4 2015 - 2016 Construction Dump Truck CITY OF PELL CITY INVITATION TO BID 2015 - 2016 CONSTRUCTION DUMP TRUCK ______________________________________________________________________________ Sealed bids will be received by the City of Pell City until Wednesday April 5, 2023 at 9 a.m. and will be opened and read in the Council Chambers of City Hall, located at 1905 First Avenue North, Pell City, Alabama 35125. PART I – INFORMATION / SPECIAL CONDITIONS 1.01. Purpose The City of Pell City is actively seeking bids from qualified bidders for the purchase of a 2020/2021 Construction Dump Truck. The successful bidder will provide a unit that meets or exceeds the specifications set forth in Exhibit A of this document. 1.02. Information or Clarification For information concerning this bid please contact Street Superintendent Greg Gossett at (205) 473-6209 or via email ggossett@cityofpellcity.net.

Material changes, if any, to the technical specifications or bidding procedures will be only transmitted by written addendum. 1.03. Questions and Addendum Any questions that bidders wish to have addressed and which may require an addendum must be submitted to Chief Clay Morris in writing, at least 1 day prior to bid due and open date. 1.04. Competency of Bidders Bids shall be considered only from firms that have been continuously engaged in providing services similar to those specified herein for a reasonable period and that are presently engaged in the provision of these services. It may be necessary to produce evidence that they have established a satisfactory record of performance for a reasonable period of time. 1.05. Price Bidder will quote a firm, fixed lump sum cost on the Bid Proposal page. Pricing shall include all costs associated with this purchase, to include delivery charges, transfer fees, document fees, etc. The City of Pell City is a duly incorporated municipal entity, and as such is exempt from most taxes. Bidder should reflect only applicable taxes and fees (if any) in their bid. Payment will be made only after successful delivery of the vehicle. City of Pell City Page 2 of 4 2015 - 2016 Construction Dump Truck 1.06. Evaluation/Award Award will be made to the responsible bidder quoting the lowest total cost to the City. The City reserves the right to compare specific items, at its discretion, to determine the low responsible bidder. It is anticipated that the bid will be awarded on April 10, 2023. A copy of the bid tabulation will be sent to any vendor who provides a self-addressed, stamped envelope with their bid. GENERAL INFORMATION The City of Pell City reserves the right to waive any informalities or minor defects or reject any and all bids. Any bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No bidder will be permitted to withdraw its proposal between the closing time for receipt of proposals and the execution of contract. The City of Pell City will, at its option, in awarding this contract, in compliance with Section 41-16-50, Code of Alabama 1975 will award the bid to a supplier within its City Limits, if the bid is no more than five percent greater than the lowest responsible bidder. Signing of the bid sheet by the vendor and subsequent acceptance by the City of the lowest responsible bid will constitute a binding agreement between the City and the Vendor. The Vendor understands and agrees that no contract payment will be made until the City certifies that all stated specifications have been complied with and the services have been performed in full and approved by the City. Bids will be evaluated and submitted to the City Council for approval as soon as possible after bid opening. Results of the bid will be public record, and will be made available pursuant to the City’s normal Open Records Request procedures. The Contractor agrees to protect, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Pell City and its officers, employees and agents from and against any and all losses, penalties, damages, settlements, claims, costs, charges for other expenses, or liabilities of every and any kind including attorney fees, in connection with or arising directly or indirectly out of the work agreed to or performed by Contractor under the terms of any agreement that may arise due to the bidding process. Without limiting the foregoing, any and all such claims, suits, or other actions relating to personal injury, death, damage to property, defects in materials or workmanship, actual or alleged violations of any applicable statute, ordinance administrative order, rule or regulation, or decree of any court shall be included in the indemnity hereunder. City of Pell City Page 3 of 4 2015 - 2016 Construction Dump Truck 2.01. Laws / Ordinances The Contractor shall observe and comply with all Federal, state, local and municipal laws, ordinances rules and regulations that would apply to this contract. How to Submit Bids: It will be the sole responsibility of the Bidder to ensure that his/her bid reaches the City of Pell City at 1905 First Avenue North, Pell City, Alabama 35125 prior to the bid opening date and time listed. DO NOT submit by facsimile. Facsimile bids WILL NOT be accepted. All bids shall be submitted in writing in a sealed envelope to the City of Pell City on or before 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 1905 First Avenue North, Pell City, Alabama 35125. All bids shall be directed to the attention of Sheree Pruitt, City Clerk. All bids shall be sealed and clearly marked on the lower left-hand corner – BID – 2015 - 2016 Construction Dump Truck, along with date and time of bid opening. ____________________________ Sheree Pruitt - City Clerk (205) 338-2244 x104 spruitt@cityofpellcity.net Page 4 of 4 Required Specifications for 2015 - 2016 Construction Dump Truck Year 2015 - 2016  Less than 175,000 miles  Engine: 300hp Cat  Transmission: Eaton Fuller 10-speed  Front: 20,000 lbs Rear: 23,000 lbs Rear Axle Capacity: less than 59,000 Rear Axle Ratio: 4.30 GVWR: 88,500 lbs  Tri-Axle  20-yard Dump Bed Bumper: Tapered Chrome Steel Chanel Ox Bed with High Lift Tailgate  211- inch Wheelbase  Pintle Hitch on rear with glad hand hookups for air lines and plug for lights Available for purchase a time of award MODEL______________________________________ HOURS ___________________________ PRICE INCLUDING FOB $ ____________________________ Vendor Certification: I, ____________________ , the below signed hereby agree to furnish the required article(s) or service(s), at the price(s) and terms stated subject to all instructions, conditions, specifications, and all attachments hereto. I have read all attachments and fully understand what is required. By submitting this bid, I certify that I will accept a contract if approved by the City and such acceptance covers all terms, conditions, and specifications contained in this bid. I certify that I have not divulged to, discussed with, or compared this bid with any other bidder(s) and have not colluded with any other bidder(s) or parties to this bid. I certify I am authorized to contractually bind the bidding firm. COMPANY NAME__________________________________________________________________ AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ____________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________ Telephone: ____________________ Email: __________________________________________ This Bid Sheet must be signed and submitted as your Bid.