2026-055 One (1) Enclosed Contractor Trailer

2026-055
One (1) Enclosed Contractor Trailer
September 16, 2026
Sir/Madam:
Sealed bids will be received in the office of the Deputy Director of Budget and Purchasing on
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, until 2:00 p.m., at which time they will be publicly opened and read
aloud on the enclosed specifications for one (1) Enclosed Contractor Trailer for the City of
Lewiston, Department of Public Works.
The Finance Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any and all proposals.
Please use a sealed envelope clearly marked with the bid name and number when submitting your
bid. Only sealed bids will be accepted. Faxed bids will not be considered.
Sincerely,
Allen Ward
Deputy Director of Budget and Purchasing

CITY OF LEWISTON, MAINE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
One (1) Enclosed Contractor Trailer
Bid #2026-055
Bid Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
The City of Lewiston is accepting sealed proposals for one (1) Enclosed Contractor
Trailer for the Public Works Department. The desired equipment will be used by the
Public Works Department to transport spill-contaminated material and equipment.
Bids will be received at the office of the Deputy Director of Budget and Purchasing until
2:00 p.m. on October 6, 2026, and then, at said office, publicly opened and read aloud.
Interested bidders must register with the Deputy Director of Budget and Purchasing either
through direct response to the City's RFP solicitation at mryerson@lewistonmaine.gov or
by contacting the Purchasing Agent, Allen Ward, at 207-513-3040 or
award@lewistonmaine.gov to be added to the bidder's list.
Each bidder is required to state in his/her Proposal his/her name and place of residence
and the names of all persons or parties interested as principals with him/her; and that the
proposal is made without any connection with any other bidder making any proposal for
the same work; and that no person acting for or employed by the City of Lewiston is
directly or indirectly interested in the proposal or in any contract which may be entered
into to which the proposal relates, or in any portion of the profits therefrom, except as
provided by the City Charter.
The proposal must be signed by the bidder with his/her full name and address and be
enclosed in a sealed envelope. The sealed envelope shall be marked with the name and
address of the bidder and entitled:
PROPOSAL FOR
One (1) Enclosed Contractor Trailer
and addressed to: "Deputy Director of Budget and Purchasing, City Hall, Lewiston,
Maine". If the proposal is forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the proposal
and marked as above must be enclosed in a second envelope which shall be addressed
to: "Purchasing Agent, City Hall, 27 Pine Street, Lewiston, Maine 04240." All mailed
proposals should be sent by registered mail to ensure delivery.
Bids are considered public documents and may be reviewed by others, including
competitors.
Any bidder may withdraw his/her proposal prior to the scheduled time for the opening of
proposals upon presentation to the Deputy Director of Budget and Purchasing of a
request, in writing, to do so. Any bidder who withdraws his/her proposal within thirty (30)

days after the actual opening thereof shall be considered to have abandoned his/her
proposal. Any proposal received after the scheduled opening time will not be considered.
The Finance Committee reserves the right to waive any formality and may consider as
informal any Proposal not prepared and submitted in accordance with these provisions.
The Finance Committee reserves the right to accept any Proposal or reject any or all
Proposals if it is deemed to be in the public interest to do so.
In accordance with section 3.1.6.5 of the City of Lewiston Purchasing Policy, the Finance
Committee, upon recommendation of the Director or designee, shall have the authority to
reject any and all proposals when proposals are deemed non-responsive, token,
collusive, or otherwise non-acceptable, and such action is in the best interest of the City.
Specifications can be obtained free of charge on the City of Lewiston website under
Finance Dept./Bids and Awards (www.lewistonmaine.gov).
The following specifications shall be the minimum requirements, and the bid shall be of
the manufacturer's latest model and design. The bid item must also comply with
applicable Federal and Maine laws. All items appearing in the bidder's regular published
specifications are assumed to be included in the bidder's proposal.
The City of Lewiston reserves the right to reject any and all bids when deemed to be in
the City's best interests and waive any minor discrepancy or technicality in the bid
specifications.
Any exceptions to the bid must be clearly spelled out and attached to your bid proposal.

CITY OF LEWISTON, MAINE
BID #: 2026-055
One (1) Enclosed Contractor Trailer
PROPOSAL FORM
To receive consideration, this Proposal Form must be filled in and signed.
SPECIFICATIONS
One (1) Enclosed Contractor Trailer: Acceptable manufacturers are believed to be
Nitro, Look, Formula, or approved equal.
YES NO
YEAR 2026-2027
MODEL Enclosed aluminum contractor trailer
Extended rear overhang above rear ramp
Overhang to have LED loading lights
LENGTH, Min. 18'-deck length. Plus V-nose if equipped
WIDTH &
HEIGHT 8'6 wide
Min. interior height 89"
TRAILER Floor framing to be 12" OC
FRAME
Wall framing to be max 12" OC
Ceiling Framing to be max. 12" OC
Extended tongue
Main rails min. 2"x6". Suited for tandem 5,200 lbs.
axles and suspension
Min. 2,500 lbs. HD drop leg tongue jack
TIRES & RIMS Min. ST225/75R 15D heavy duty tires
One matching tire and rim
AXLES Oil bath axles
Min. per axle capacity of 5,200
Suspension to exceed the axle capacity
Never adjust brakes
Electric brakes on both axles
Breakaway: Battery, Switch and Lanyard
INTERIOR Min. 34" marine plywood on the floor
FINISH
Walls and ceiling are not to have any covering.
Trailer will be upfitted by the City of Lewiston at a
later date.
Max air ceiling fan installed in center of the trailer
ceiling. With manual opener. Fan does not have to
be wired to anything; just cut into the roof and
installed.
Left side entry door to be in front of axles
EXTERIOR Aluminum fenders

Color: yellow (if yellow is not available, red)
Min. 16" high diamond plate aluminum stone guard
on front of the trailer.
ELECTRICAL Trailer to have LED DOT-compliant exterior lighting
Side marker lights
Stop, turn, taillights
Backup lights
CABINETS Four aluminum compartments located on the right
side (curb side) of the trailer; they are to be
accessible from the outside of the trailer.
Compartments to be 14" to 16" deep.
Compartments are to be accessible from the outside
of the trailer. Two vertical cabinets before the axles.
One horizontal cabinet over the axles and one
vertical cabinet after the axles.
The top part of the compartment on the inside of the
trailer will be used as a shelf or workbench
All cabinets to have lockable slam latches
Photo shows general layout of the cabinets
REAR RAMP Heavy-duty Pull-down rear ramp door. Min. 78" tall
DOOR door opening
Additional interior height added if needed to fit the
above door
Transition flaps at both ends of the ramp
Cam latches on the ramp
Spring-retracted cable closure system for the ramp
MISC. No ladder or ladder racks are needed on the trailer
Optional Equipment (to be priced separately from the main bid)
Option 1: Cost related to upgrade to 16" tires
Option 2: Additional backup lights mounted on corners of trailer. Lighting aimed
toward the rear and side of trailer.

TOTAL $
One (1) Enclosed Contractor Trailer
Year/Make/Model:
Option 1: Cost for upgrade to 16" tires $
Option 2: Additional backup lights mounted on corners $
of trailer.
Terms
Delivery Terms
Warranty
Extended Warranty Available YES NO
If yes, COST: $
Exceptions to Specifications YES NO
If yes, list exceptions:
Company
Tax ID/ DUNS #
Signed By
Printed or Typed Name
Printed or Typed Title
Address
E-mail Address
Telephone #
Date