HS-26-021
Recycling Truck
Issue Date: 2/18/2026
Questions Deadline: 2/27/2026 05:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 3/9/2026 02:00 PM (CT)
City of Hot Springs
Contact Information
Contact: Tessa N Gray Purchasing Tech
Address: Finance
2nd Floor
PO Box 6300
324 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs, AR 71902
Phone: (501) 321-6822
Email: tngray@hotspringsar.gov
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Deadline: 3/9/2026 02:00 PM (CT)
HS-26-021
Event Information
Number:
HS-26-021
Title:
Recycling Truck
Type:
HS - Invitation to Bid
Issue Date:
2/18/2026
Question Deadline: 2/27/2026 05:00 PM (CT)
Response Deadline: 3/9/2026 02:00 PM (CT)
Notes:
TO: Prospective Bidders
FROM: City of Hot Springs, Purchasing Division
DATE: February 18, 2026
The City of Hot Springs is issuing its “Request for Proposals” or “Invitation to Bid” for:
Bid Number: HS-26-021
Bid Item: RECYCLING TRUCK
Bid Opening Time, Date & Location: 2:00 PM CT, MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026,
324 Malvern Ave, 71901, 2nd Floor, Room 206; PO Box 6300, 71902, City of Hot
Springs, Arkansas
The complete bid package is available online
at https://arkansas.ionwave.net/Login.aspx. Interested Bidders must register
at this site to submit bids electronically. This is the preferred method of
submittal.
Sealed paper responses to this invitation can also be submitted to the Purchasing
Division by mail or in person. Facsimile submissions are not acceptable. The sealed
envelope, including express envelopes, must be identified as a sealed bid and show
the item or bid number.
All responses must be submitted no later than the date and time shown
above for consideration.
Thank you,
Purchasing Division
(501) 321-6830 or (501) 321-6822
purchasing@hotspringsar.gov
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Billing Information
Contact: Mary Rice, Account Supervisor
Address: Finance
2nd Floor
Deadline: 3/9/2026 02:00 PM (CT)
HS-26-021
Phone:
Email:
PO Box 6300
324 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs, AR 71902
(501) 321-6882
acctpayable@cityhs.net
Bid Attachments
HS-26-021 Recycling Truck.pdf
Download
Signature Page for HS-26-021 Recycling Truck
Acknowledgment - Fillable.pdf
Download
Acknowledgment of this Invitation to Bid (ITB)/Request for Proposals (RFP) shall be received by the City in order for
you to receive an Addenda (e.g., updates or changes to the bid packet).
Terms and Conditions of Bidding.pdf
Download
Bidder shall read the Terms and Conditions of Bidding for HS-26-021 Recycling Truck.
Terms and Conditions of Purchase.pdf
Download
Bidder shall read the Terms and Conditions of Purchase for HS-26-021 Recycling Truck.
Specification Form - Recycling Truck.pdf
Download
Bidder shall read and complete the Recycling Truck Specification Form for HS-26-021 Recycling Truck.
Requested Attachments
Specification Form
(Attachment required)
Please upload the completed Specification Form.
Additional Attachments
Please upload any additional documents.
Bid Attributes
1 NOTICE TO BIDDERS
FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS INVITATION TO BID (ITB) MAY BE CAUSE
FOR REJECTION OF BID.
PLEASE CHECK BID PACKET, BID AMOUNT CALCULATIONS, AND BID CONTAINER PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.
CORRECTIONS TO BID DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED AFTER BIDS ARE OPENED.
2 Terms and Conditions of Bidding for HS-26-021 Recycling Truck
Bidder acknowledges the Terms and Conditions of Bidding found in the Attachments Tab.
Bidder Acknowledges
(Required: Check if applicable)
3 Terms and Conditions of Purchase for HS-26-021 Recycling Truck
Bidder acknowledges the Terms and Conditions of Purchase found in the Attachments Tab.
Bidder Acknowledges
(Optional: Check if applicable)
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Deadline: 3/9/2026 02:00 PM (CT)
HS-26-021
4 SPECIFICATIONS
The City of Hot Springs, Arkansas, is accepting bids to purchase a recycling truck, on behalf of the Solid Waste
Department. The recycling truck shall include a four (4) container truck mounted, trough loaded side dump
recycling body with two (2) compactors. The attached specifications describe the minimum requirements.
The unit shall be a new current design production model and available to the commercial market. The unit shall be
equipped with all standard equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s latest literature pertaining to the unit. The
bid shall include one (1) copy of the manufacturer's published specification and warranty. The City reserves the
right to review the manufacturer's specifications and choose the unit deemed to be in the City's best interest. The
successful bidder shall provide two (2) copies of the operator’s and parts and service manuals. The unit shall
comply with all state and federal safety requirements.
On the attached specifications, the blank space to the right of each specification is to be completed with a YES
response if the specification is met and NO response if not met. (All NO responses must be explained – what is
offered.) Any deviations to these specifications shall be explained.
Any and all freight charges, demurrage, fuel surcharges, or special handling charges shall be price separately.
Order will be accompanied by a City Purchase Order. Delivery is expected one hundred fifty (150) days after the bid
is awarded.
The City of Hot Springs reserves the right to award within the budget available.
Bidder Acknowledges
(Required: Check if applicable)
5 Warranty
Bidder shall provide the type of warranty offered and the start date of the warranty period.
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
6 STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS
The following requirements from the Bidder will be shown below on "Certificates Required" and "Additional
Requirements."
7 Certificates Required
Certificates for coverages and items below shall be submitted by the Bidder with the bid forms. If nothing listed
below, no insurance requirements apply.
8 Business License
Bidders shall provide the company's Business License information, including the City, State, and Business License
Number. The successful Bidder may be required to obtain a City of Hot Springs business license. For business
services within the City of Hot Springs, the City will honor business licenses from cities within the State of Arkansas.
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
9 Certificate of Good Standing with the State's Secretary of State
Provide the name used for registration.
(Required: Maximum 1000 characters allowed)
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HS-26-021
1 Additional Requirements
0 The Bidders are hereby notified that the following additional items apply to this procurement as noted.
1 This procurement is not subject to an escalation clause.
1
1 This procurement is not subject to federally required certifications/contract clauses.
2
1 Exempt Sales Tax
3 Sales tax should not be included in the total. Arkansas Code § 26-52-410 (A) (Arkansas Gross Receipts GR-
34(E)) exempts the sale of motor vehicles from being taxable to municipalities in the state.
Bid Lines
1 Recycling Truck - A four (4) container truck mounted, trough loaded side dump recycling body with two (2)
compactors.
Quantity: 1 UOM: Each
Price: $
Total: $
Supplier Notes:
No bid
Alternate specification
(Attach separate sheet)
Additional notes
(Attach separate sheet)
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HS-26-021
This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.