Informal Bid
#274-2026-105-TB
Bid Title: 17,000 GVWR Wood Floor Tilt Equipment Trailer
Notice is hereby given that the City of Raleigh, North Carolina, is seeking bids. This contract
is for a one-time purchase of Three (3) 17,000 GVWR Wood Floor Tilt Equipment
Trailer(s).
BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNITL 2:00 PM (EDT), May 8th, 2026
Bids may be emailed directly to: Thomas.Battistel@raleighnc.gov
The responsibility for submitting a response to this Informal Bid at the City of Raleigh, Procurement
Division on or before the stipulated time and date will be solely and strictly the responsibility of the bidder.
Any proposals received after stipulated time and date will not be accepted. The time stamp located in the
Procurement Division shall be the official time of receipt.
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Bid No. 274-2026-105-TB
17,000 GVWR Wood Floor Tilt Equipment Trailer
INFORMAL BID RESPONSE FORM
Bid No.:
Bid Title:
274-2026-105-TB
17,000 GVWR Wood Floor Tilt Equipment Trailer
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes § 143-131, as amended, the City of Raleigh is soliciting written bids, subject to the
conditions herein, to furnish the apparatus, supplies, materials, equipment and/or repair work and services described in this solicitation.
Sealed bids and public bid openings are not required for informal solicitations under § 143-131. Written bids will be received by the
City of Raleigh Procurement Division until the date and time specified herein.
In compliance with this solicitation and subject to all conditions contained herein, the undersigned Supplier offers and agrees, if this
quote is accepted, to furnish and deliver any or all items upon which prices are quoted, at the prices set opposite each item and within
the time specified herein. By submitting this quote, the undersigned Supplier certifies that the quote is submitted competitively and
without collusion; that the Supplier has reviewed and understands the specifications and requirements; and that, to the best of the
Supplier’s knowledge and belief, the Supplier and its principals are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared
ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in covered transactions by any Federal or State department or agency.
Failure to execute/sign bid prior to submittal shall render the bid invalid, and it WILL BE DEEMED NON- RESPONSIVE and
WILL BE REJECTED. Late bids cannot be accepted.
SUPPLIER NAME:
STREET ADDRESS:
CITY & STATE:
STATE: ZIP CODE:
PRINT NAME & TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING ON BEHALF OF SUPPLIER:
SUPPLIER’S AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:
DATE:
CONTACT NAME (if different from above):
EMAIL ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
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Bid No. 274-2026-105-TB
17,000 GVWR Wood Floor Tilt Equipment Trailer
City of Raleigh
17,000 GVWR Wood Floor Tilt Equipment Trailer
Informal BID Request No: 274-2026-105-TB
INFORMAL BID FORM
Quantity
3
Unit of Measure
Item Description
Unit Price
Extended Price
Each
17,000 GVWR Wood Floor Tilt
Equipment Trailer and accessories
as noted and specified in the
specifications below
$________________
$________________
Total Bid Amount
$________________
FOB DESTINATION
Warranty Information:
Delivery Lead Time:
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS: Bidders must provide Manufacturer, Make/Model Number, Warranty length, and the
anticipated timeframe for delivery upon receipt of a City purchase order. Total Bid Amount includes ALL fees and costs related
to product delivery less taxes. Do not include taxes in your bid pricing. Any and all tax imposed upon any article on which you
are bidding are only to be shown as separate line items on invoices, and in no case are taxes to be included with your bid price.
Failure to comply with these conditions will be considered grounds for rejection.
FAX COPIES OF BIDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE
NO BIDS CONSIDERED UNLESS SUBMITTED ON THIS FORM
COMPANY:
DATE:
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE:
TITLE:
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Bid No. 274-2026-105-TB
17,000 GVWR Wood Floor Tilt Equipment Trailer
CITY OF RALEIGH
MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS
It is the intent of these specifications to describe the minimum requirements and standards for 17,000 GVWR Wood
Floor Tilt Equipment Trailer to be purchased for the City of Raleigh. All items described within the specifications must
be new, unused, and of the manufacturer’s latest design and model, unless otherwise specified. All standard equipment
and accessories must be provided. All necessary accessories and parts not included but needed for the full use and
operation of the item(s) specified, must be supplied. Unnecessary, optional items may be priced separately if not specified.
All items and product prices proposed in response to this Bid are to include all transport, freight and fuel surcharges, and
be delivered FOB Raleigh, North Carolina to the location provided on the City Purchase Order. All items are to be
delivered safely, or shipped in a protective carton, fully assembled and serviced, ready for use and operation. Bidders
must submit product literature and manufacturer’s specifications with their bid proposal. All supplies, equipment, and
apparatus must meet all Federal, State, and Local safety regulations, requirements, and guidelines, such as OSHA, US
DOT, NC-DOT, NFPA, UL, etc., if so regulated.
All vendors and contractors, the bids submitted, and the items and equipment proposed, must meet the minimum
requirements and specifications below.
Minimum Specification
Dimensions & Capacity
GVWR
Deck Length
Minimum of 17,000lbs.
Minimum of 22 ft total
Minimum of 8 ft stationery and
minimum of 14 ft 6 inches
hydraulic tilt deck
Deck Width
Minimum 82 inches Between
Fenders
Deck Height
Minimum of 26 inches
Meets Minimum
Requirements
Yes
No
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Minimum Specification
Construction & Materials
Frame
Tongue
Flooring
Finish
6 inch channel Main frame with 3
inch channel crossmembers
spaced approx. 12 Inch spaced
12 Inch on Center
6 Inch Channel Wrap-around
Design
2 Inch treated wood deck
Primed and coated with two
coats of automotive-grade
enamel
Meets Minimum
Requirements
Yes
No
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Exceptions
Exceptions
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Bid No. 274-2026-105-TB
Color:
Black
17,000 GVWR Wood Floor Tilt Equipment Trailer
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Minimum Specification
Running Gear
Axles
Two (2) 8,000 lb. E-Z Lube Axles
(or equivalent).
Suspension
Heavy-duty slipper spring
suspension
Wheels:
Steel mod wheels (White or
silver)
Tires
215/75 R 17.5, load range H
Meets Minimum
Requirements
Yes
No
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Minimum Specification
Coupler & Safety
Hitch
Adjustable Pintle Hitch
Safety Chains
Heavy-duty safety chains
included
Meets Minimum
Requirements
Yes
No
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Minimum Specification
Brakes & Lighting
Brakes
Lighting
All-Wheel electric brakes
Lifetime LED lights, sealed
modular wiring harness
Meets Minimum
Requirements
Yes
No
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Minimum Specification
Trailer-Mounted Pump, Tank & Reel
65-Gallon Plastic Water Tank
Water Tank
Mounted at front of stationary
trailer Deck (Exhibit 1)
Securely Mounted
Manual Hand-Crank hose Reel
Hose Reel Assembly
Mounted at front of stationary
trailer Deck (Exhibit 1)
Reel Capacity of minimum 100 ft
hose
Minimum hose rating of 60psi
working pressure
Meets Minimum
Requirements
Yes
No
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Exceptions
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