Bid for Closed Top Ejector Trailer

TOWN OF TRURO
Kelly S. Clark 24 Town Hall Rd. Phone: (508) 214-0400
Town Manager P.O. BOX 2030 Email: jcabral@truro-ma.gov
Procurement Officer Truro, MASSACHUSETTS 02666
Invitation for Bids
The Town of Truro is seeking sealed bids for the supply and delivery of a closed top ejector
trailer.
Bid specifications may be obtained from the Town of Truro website at https://www.truro-ma.gov
under bids and proposals, and by contacting jcabral@Truro-ma.gov.
Bids will be received at the Truro Town Hall first floor Administration Offices, 24 Town Hall
Rd., P.O. Box 2030, Truro, MA 02666, on or before Thursday Aug 13, 2026 at 1:00pm
Sealed envelopes containing bids shall be clearly marked "Truro Trailer"
NOTE: One original and two (2) copies of each bid shall be submitted. NO faxed
proposals will be accepted.
The Town of Truro reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, to waive any informality
contained therein, and to award the contract as decided to be in the best interest of the Town.
All bids for this project are subject to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter
30B as amended.
The Town of Truro fully complies with federal, state, and local laws and directives governing
equal opportunity, affirmative action and non-discrimination in all activities and actively solicits
bids/proposals from MBE/WBE businesses in accordance with policy.
Dated at Truro, Massachusetts, this 1 6 th day of July, two Thousand and Twenty-six.
Kelly S. Clark
Town Manager
Chief Procurement Officer
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Town of Truro
Invitation for Bids for
The Supply, and Delivery of a Conventional Closed Top Ejector Trailer
The Town of Truro is seeking sealed bids for the supply, and delivery of a closed top ejector
trailer.
I. General Information and Bid Submission Requirements
Bid Delivery
All bids must be delivered to:
Town of Truro Town Hall
24 Town Hall Rd. Truro Ma 02666
PO Box 2030
Truro, MA 02666
Bids must be delivered on or before Thursday August 13, 2026 at 1:00pm
One original and two copies of the bid should be submitted. Bids must be sealed and marked as
follows: "Truro Trailer".
All bids must include a non-collusion form, tax compliance certificate, bid pricing sheet, and
reference form as provided in this IFB.
It is the responsibility of every bidder who receives this bid electronically, to check for any addenda
or modification to this solicitation, if they intend to respond. The Town of Truro accepts no liability
to provide accommodation to bidders who submit a response based upon an out-of-date solicitation
document.
Bid Signature
A bid must be signed as follows: 1) if the bidder is an individual, by her/him personally; 2) if the
bidder is a partnership, by the name of the partnership, followed by the signature of each general
partner; and 3) if the bidder is a corporation, by the authorized officer, whose signature must be
attested to by the clerk/secretary of the corporation, and with the corporate seal affixed.
Time for Bid Acceptance
The contract award is contingent on funding approval at the May 2026 annual Town Meeting. The
contract award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The compensation provided
is subject to the availability and appropriation of funds on July 1 2026.
Changes and Addenda
If any changes are made to this IFB, an addendum will be issued. Addenda will be e - mailed to
all bidders on record as having picked up the IFB.
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Questions about the IFB
Questions concerning this invitation for bids must be submitted in writing no later than Tuesday
July 28, 2026 at 3:00pm. Questions may be emailed to jcabral@truro-ma.gov. Written responses
will be e-mailed to all bidders on record as having picked up the IFB. Responses will be posted
on the Town Website at https://truro-ma.gov under bids and proposals on Aug 4th , 2026.
Modification or Withdrawal of Bids, Mistakes, and Minor Informalities
A bidder may correct, modify, or withdraw a bid by written notice received by the Town prior to
the time and date set for the bid opening. Bid modifications must be submitted in a sealed envelope
clearly labeled "Modification No. " to the address listed in part one of this section. Each
modification must be numbered in sequence and must reference the original IFB.
After the bid opening, a bidder may not change any provision of the bid in a manner prejudicial to
the interests of the Town or fair competition. Minor informalities will be waived or the bidder will
be allowed to correct them. If a mistake and the intended bid are clearly evident on the face of the
bid document, the mistake will be corrected to reflect the intended correct bid, and the bidder will
be notified in writing; the bidder may not withdraw the bid. A bidder may withdraw a bid if a
mistake is clearly evident on the face of the bid document, but the intended correct bid is not
similarly evident.
Bidders may not alter (manually or electronically) the bid language or any bid documents.
Unauthorized modifications to the body of the bid, specifications, terms or conditions, or which
change the intent of this bid are prohibited and may disqualify a response.
Right to Cancel/Reject Bids
The town of Truro reserves the right to cancel this IFB or reject in whole or in part any and all
bids, if it is determined that cancellation or rejection serves the best interest of the town of Truro.
All awards are subject to funding at Town Meeting approval May, 2026.
Bid Prices to Remain Firm
All bid prices submitted in response to this IFB must remain firm until Sep 4th, 2026 following
the bid opening.
Prevailing Wages:
Awarded bidder must comply with the Prevailing Wage Rates for the appropriate classification
of work in accordance with the State of Massachusetts.
Unforeseen Office Closure
If, at the time of the scheduled bid opening, the Town of Truro town offices are closed due to
uncontrolled events such as fire, snow, ice, wind, or building evacuation, the bid opening will be
postponed until 2:00 p.m. on the next normal business day. Bids will be accepted until that date
and time.
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II. Purchase Description/Scope of Services
BID PRICES ARE TO INCLUDE DELIVERY
Supply and Deliver:
Closed Top Ejector Trailer:
Quantity 1
Body Type Steel
Length 38'-6" x 96" wide
Sides 96"x10 GA.LAST 59-1/2" 3/16"
Top Rail 4"x3"x3/16" structural tube
Side post 6"x10 GA. On 24" centers
Rear post 4"x3"x3/8" structural tube
Box bracing one row each side / tripled last 8 posts
Cleaner PL outside
Grabbers side grabs 59" center/13" from inner gate
Longer handle on outside gate
18" watertight
Roof 10GA. Last 591/2"x3/16"
Roof posts 6"x10 gauge on 24 centers
Roof boxes one row center, triple row last 8 spots
Floor 3/16" 50,000# min. yield
Cross member 4"jr I-beam 12" O.C./7.7# over suspension
Floor guide 5"x3"x1/4" floor angle/5' shelf
Blade 10 gauge w/1/4" AR-400 weld on sides
Cylinder 95-384 W/mid cylinder support
Tailgate gate in a gate/hinged d.s/longer handle outer gate
18" watertight/5' chain middle outer gate
Bulkhead 15" front pan
Chassis 10"x17# I-beam rear to landing gear
Axles tp 5" round, 5/8" wall, 25,000# capacity
Brakes 16-1/2"x7" air w/auto slack adjusters
4s/2m abs brake system
Wheels 10 hole, hub piloted outboard drums
Rims 8.25"x 24.5" tubeless steel disc
Tires 11R24.5 16-ply
Suspension Reyco 21-b 52,000# capacity or equivalent
King pin 36" on 3/8" plate
Fifth wheel HT 49" standard
Landing gear Holland Mark V or equivalent
Lights led mounted in tailgate if possible
Light plug 7-way
Flaps I.C.C.
Bumper 4" pusher w/tow hook
Control valve Single spool/lift handle to extend
Hyd fittings (1) 5100-2s-16b pressure (2) 5100-s2-20b return
` Paint Mack green #60-41-113
Options mount air/electric box 14" from d.s.
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Delivery:
Delivery is to be made within 120 days of award to the Town of Truro Transfer Station at 5
Town Dump Road, Truro, MA 02666.
References
Bidder must submit a complete list of all current customers who have had the proposed equipment
installed and operational for at least two (2) years, with contact names and telephone numbers.
Rule for Award
Award will be made to the responsive, responsible vendor offering the lowest price.
Required Documents
Failure to provide the following documents with your bid submittal could result in rejection of
your bid.
* Attachment A - Certificate of Non-Collusion and Tax Compliance
* Attachment B - References
* Attachment C - Bid Form
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ATTACHMENT A
CERTIFICATE of NON-COLLUSION AND TAX COMPLIANCE
Pursuant to MGL Chapter 62C, Section 49A, I certify under the penalties of perjury that
I, to the best of my knowledge and belief, have complied with all laws of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts relating to taxes, reporting of employees and
contractors, and withholding and remitting child support.
I certify under the penalties of perjury that this bid/proposal has been made and
submitted in good faith and without collusion or fraud with any other person. As used in
this certificate, the word "person" shall mean any natural person, business, partnership,
corporation, union, committee, club or other legal organization, entity or group of
individuals.
Company:
Address:
Signature of Individual Signing
Bid, or Corporate Officer:
Telephone Number:
Social Security Number
Or Federal Identification Number:
Date:
Any person or corporation which fails to execute this document
will be considered a non-responsive bidder
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and will be rejected pursuant to MGL Chapter 30B.
ATTACHMENT B:
REFERENCE FORM
Bidder:
IFB Title:
Bidder must provide references for:
All current contracts under which the vendor's equipment has been operational for at least two
years.
Reference: Contact:
Address: Phone:
Fax:
Description and date(s) of supplies or services provided:
Reference: Contact:
Address: Phone:
Fax:
Description and date(s) of supplies or services provided:
Reference: Contact:
Address: Phone:
Fax:
Description and date(s) of supplies or services provided:
attach additional sheets if necessary
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ATTACHMENT C: BID FORM
The undersigned BIDDER proposes and agrees, if the Bid is accepted to enter into an Agreement
with the Town, to complete all work as specified or indicated in the "INVITATION TO BID: for
the supply, delivery and installation of a Convetional Steel Dump Trailer.
Bid Price: dollars ($ )
BIDDER accepts all the terms and conditions of the Instructions to Bidders. This Bid will
remain open for sixty (60) days after the day of Bid opening.
In submitting this Bid, BIDDER represents, as more fully set forth in the Agreement, that:
BIDDER has examined copies of all the Contract Documents and of the following Addenda:
Date Number
Date Number
BIDDER agrees that Prevailing Wage Rates as attached will be paid for the appropriate
classification of work.
The undersigned certifies under penalties of perjury that this Bid is in all respects bona fide, fair
and made without collusion or fraud with any other person. As used in this paragraph, the word
"person" shall mean any natural person, joint venture, partnership, corporation or other business
or legal entity.
Signed: Print Name:
Company:
Business Address:
Email:
FAX:
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