Bid 2026-014AB Rear Eject Steel Transfer Trailer

INVITATION TO BID
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Rear Eject Steel Transfer Trailer
2026-014AB
The City of North Myrtle Beach requests bids to provide two (2)
Rear Eject Steel Transfer Trailers for sanitation use as specified for
City as per enclosed specifications, conditions and provisions as
applicable to this bid invitation.
Bids are due Monday, September 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
The City of North Myrtle Beach reserves the right to waive
informalities and to accept or reject any or all Bids, and to award the
contract in its best interests. Visit www.BidNetDirect.com
for further information
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Procurement Office
1120 Second Avenue South
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
843-280-5696
REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
Quotation Number: 2026-014AB
Questions Due: Friday, September 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Bid Packages Due: Monday, September 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Procurement: The City of North Myrtle Beach requests bids to provide two (2) Rear Eject
Steel Transfer Trailers for Sanitation use.
Submission: Responses to this request for quotation will be received virtually only. For
bid documents or further information, register FREE at
www.BidNetDirect.com
NOTE TO VENDOR
Quotes may only be submitted electronically through the
www.BidNetDirect.com portal. The City of North Myrtle Beach
will NOT accept bids any other way except through the BidNet
Direct portal.
CITY OF NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
2026-014AB

BIDDER REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
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management platform known as BidNet Direct. Visit
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receipt of proper bid documentation and any further communications
and/or amendments to the solicitation referenced above.
The form below is optional. If you would like to receive a Vendor Registration
email invitation from BidNet Direct, please complete the Bidder Registration
form fields (below) and email the completed form to acbell@nmb.us
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INSTRUCTIONS, GENERAL PROVISIONS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. This quotation does not commit the City of North Myrtle Beach to award a contract, to pay any
cost incurred in the preparation of the bid, or to procure or contract for goods or services listed herein.
2. The City of North Myrtle Beach reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to cancel a
quotation, and to waive any technicality if deemed to be in the best interest of the City.
3. Unit prices will govern over extended prices unless otherwise stated in this request for quotation.
4. AWARD CRITERIA: The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive

bidder(s) whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the Request for Quotation.
5. DEFAULT: In case of default by the vendor, the City of North Myrtle Beach reserves the right
to purchase any or all items in default in the open market, charging the vendor with any excessive
costs. Should such charge be assessed, no subsequent bids will be considered, or purchase orders
issued to the defaulting vendor until the assessed charge has been satisfied.
6. INDEMNIFICATION: The vendor agrees to indemnify and save harmless the City of North
Myrtle Beach from all suits or claims of any character brought by reason of infringement on any
patent, trademark or copyright.
7. DELIVERIES: All deliveries shall be FOB Destination-freight prepaid, the seller pays and bears
all freight charges.
8. BIDDING CONDITION OF PRICE: All bid prices submitted shall remain effective for a
minimum period of thirty (30) days.
9. S.C. SALES TAX: 8% sales tax will be added to all orders, however lump sum bids shall include
sales tax in bid price unless otherwise noted. By submission of a signed bid, you are certifying, under
penalties of perjury, that you comply with section 12-54-1020(B) of the SC Code of Laws 1976, as
amended, relating to payment of any applicable taxes. This will certify to the City of North Myrtle
Beach your compliance.
10. AMENDMENTS: All amendments to and interpretations of this quotation shall be in writing
and issued by the Purchasing Agent, or designee, of the City of North Myrtle Beach. The City of
North Myrtle Beach shall not be legally bound by any amendment or interpretation that is not in
writing.
11. PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNT TERMS: Prompt payment discount terms will be calculated
from the point of complete order acceptance for services and/or commodities ordered.
12. "OR APPROVED EQUAL": Certain processes, types of equipment or kinds of material are
described in the specifications and/or on the drawings by means of trade/brand names and catalog
numbers. In each instance where this occurs, it is understood and inferred that such description is
followed by the words "or approved equal". Such method of description is intended merely as a means
of establishing a standard of comparability. However, the Owner reserves the right to select the items
which, in the judgment of the Owner, are best suited to the needs of the Owner based on price, quality,
service, availability and other relative factors. Bidders should indicate brand name, model, model
number, size, type, weight, color, etc., of the item bid, if not exactly the same as the item specified.
Vendor's stock number or catalog number is not sufficient to meet this requirement. If any bidder
desires to furnish an item different from the specifications, vendor shall submit along with the bid, the
information, data, pictures, designs, cuts, etc., of the material they plan to furnish so as to enable the
Owner to compare the material specified; and, such material shall be given due consideration. The
Owner reserves the right to insist upon, and receive items as specified if the submitted items do not
meet the Owner's standards for acceptance.
BID INSTRUCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

1. Bids, amendments thereto or withdrawal requests must be received by the bid opening time and
date. It is the vendor's sole responsibility to ensure that the Procurement Office receives these
documents at the time indicated in the bid document.
2. Competition. This bid is intended to promote competition, but the City reserves the right to waive
informalities and to accept or reject any or all bids and to award the contract in its best interest. If
any language, specifications, terms and conditions, or any combination thereof restricts or limits
the requirements in this bid to a single source, it shall be the responsibility of the interested
contracted supplier to notify the Procurement Office in writing within five (5) days prior to the
opening date. The bid may or may not be changed, but a review of such notification will be made
prior to the award.
3. Bid Forms. Bid must be submitted on forms herein and submitted through e-bid platform
BidNetDirect.com to be considered.
a. All bids shall be submitted through the BidNet Direct website (www.BidNetDirect.com)
not later than the date and time specified on the cover sheet. Faxed, delivered, or emailed bids
are not acceptable.
b. Bids will be opened digitally at The City of North Myrtle Beach, Fleet-Facilities-
Purchasing Offices, Room 107, 1120A Second Avenue South, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
at the date and time on the cover sheet.
c. All prices and notations shall be printed in ink or typewritten. Errors should be crossed out,
corrections entered and initialed by the person signing the bid. Erasure or use of correction
fluid may be cause for rejection. No bid shall be altered or amended after specified time for
opening.
d. Bids shall be properly signed by an authorized party, who shall indicate the capacity in
which the signature is executed. An 8% South Carolina sales tax will be added to all orders as
applicable. Lump sum bids shall include sales tax. By submission of a signed bid, you are
certifying, under penalties of perjury, that you comply with Title 12, Chapter 36, Article I of
the South Carolina Code of Laws relating to payment of any applicable taxes. This will certify
to the County your compliance. Forms to register for all taxes administered by the South
Carolina Department of Revenue may be obtained by calling the License and Regulation
Section at (803) 896-1350, or by writing to the South Carolina Department of Revenue,
Registration Unit, Columbia, South Carolina 29214-0140.
e. By submission of a bid, you are guaranteeing that all goods and services meet the
requirements of the solicitation during the contract period.
4. This solicitation does not commit the owner to award a contract, to pay any cost incurred in the
preparation of the bid, or to procure or contract for goods or services listed herein.
5. Alternate Bids. Alternate bids are invalid unless invited and covered by the specifications.
6. Bid Inquiries. ALL QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS BID MUST BE DIRECTED TO the
BidNet Direct Website (www.BidNetDirect.com). DO NOT CONTACT ANY CITY EMPLOYEE
ABOUT THIS BID OR YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED. These inquiries must be submitted at
least one ( 1 ) business days prior to the bid due date and time listed on the cover page of the bid

document. Any interpretations by the City will be made in the form of a written amendment. The
receipt of such an amendment must be acknowledged in accordance with the directions on the
amendment. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of the contract will not be
binding.
7. Award by Item or Group. The City reserves the right to make separate awards for any item or
category/group of items to the lowest responsible bidders for such items or category/groups of
items. If necessary, the City reserves the right to request product samples as needed at the expense
of the bidder.
8. Multiple Awards. The City reserves the right to make multiple awards in order to provide for
back-up, to ensure continuity of supply if meeting the City's requirements within an acceptable
time period exceeds the capacity or capability of the primary contractor(s).
9. Liquidated Damages. (if applicable) The Company acknowledges that delayed performance will
damage the City, but by their nature, such damages are difficult to ascertain. Accordingly, the
liquidated damages provisions stated in the Contract documents will apply. Liquidated damages are
not intended to be a penalty and are solely intended to compensate for damages. If proper authority
is given to proceed with the purchase, the purchased items are required to be delivered by or
before the date on which is designated on the purchase order or contract determined by
winning bidder and City with a $50.00 (Fifty 00/100 US Dollars) per day in liquidated damages
for exceeding the schedule will apply.
10. Option to Extend. The term of contract shall be for a period of one year, with the option, held
by the city, to extend the contract for a period of two (2) additional one-year periods under the
same terms and conditions of the original contract. Written notice of the owner's intention to
renew will be given approximately sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date of each contract
period.
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
1. Contract Representative. During the performance of the contract, the City will be represented by
Amber Bell at 1120A Second Avenue South, Room 107, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
29582.
2. Invoicing.
a. Invoices shall be delivered to:
City of North Myrtle Beach
Attn: Accounts Payable
1018 Second Avenue South
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Email: AP@NMB.US
b. All invoices shall include quantity, unit price and extension of each item, less applicable
discount and labor charges.

3. Payment Terms.
a. Payment terms are net thirty (30) days unless bidder quotes early payment discount. All
cash discounts, if taken, shall be computed from the date of delivery or completion and
acceptance of material, or from date of receipt of invoice, whichever is latest. Invoices must be
submitted as specified at the time of shipping authorization.
b. If invoices are incorrectly priced, the City shall notify the vendor and may withhold
payment until the pricing is corrected. If invoices are continually or regularly in error, the City
may terminate this agreement. Note: If a prompt payment discount is offered and the invoice
is priced incorrectly, the prompt payment discount period will not start until the City receives
the corrected invoice. (No exceptions)
4. Prices. The prices quoted to the City shall be as low as or lower than those charged the supplier's
most favored customer for comparable quantities under similar terms and conditions, in addition to
any discounts for prompt payment.
5. Purchase Order.
a. A purchase order may be issued to the contractor on behalf of the City if the product,
service, etc. is not bought off of a contract.
b. Performance time and dates are determined solely by the contract and any modification
thereto.
c. Delivery of material and/or services are not to begin until receipt of the purchase
order/contract or Notice to Proceed letter and/or other notification by the City procurement
manager.
6. Default. In case of default by the contracted supplier, the City reserves the right to purchase any or
all items in default in the open market, charging the contracted supplier with any excessive costs.
Should such charge be assessed, no subsequent bids will be considered or purchase orders issued to
the defaulting contracted supplier until the assessed charge has been satisfied.
7. Shipping. All deliveries shall be shipped FOB point destination-freight prepaid. Seller pays and
bears all freight charges. Collect shipments will not be accepted. It is agreed by the parties hereto
that delivery by the contracted supplier to the common carrier does not constitute delivery to the
City. Any claim for loss or damage shall be between the contracted supplier and the carrier.
8. Packing/Labeling. All shipments shall be accompanied by a packing slip or delivery ticket, which
shall contain the following information:
a. Purchase Order Number/Contract Number
b. Company's Name
c. Name of the Article and Stock Number
d. Quantity Shipped and Back-ordered
9. Emergency Requirements. The City reserves the right to make emergency purchases from another
source should the contracted supplier not be able to meet requirements.

SPECIFICATIONS
Bid Number: 2026-014AB
Procurement: Rear Eject Steel Transfer Trailer
BODY: ROOF;
LENGTH 39 FT MATERIAL 12 GA. HI-TEN
WIDTH 96 IN. POST MATERIAL 12 GA. HI-TEN
HEIGHT 84 IN. POST SPACING SAME AS SIDES
STYLE CLOSED TOP ROOF BRACES SAME AS SIDES
ROOF OPENING NONE
SIDES;
FLOOR;
SIDE FRONT 12 GA. HT
SIDE REAR 10 GA.HT MATERIAL 3/16 IN. HT
SIDE POST 12 GA. HT CROSSMEMBER 4" (7.7 LB/FT) I BEAM
POST SPACING 18 IN. REAR 1/3, 24 IN.
FRONT 2/3'S TAILGATE:
HORIZONTAL BRACING 3 ROWS LAST
HARDWARE TYPE BARNDOOR (
1/3
D.S.HINGE )
TOP RAIL 6 IN. X 3 IN. X 3/16 IN. TUBE
STYLE DUTCH DOOR
SIDE LADDERS DRIVERS SIDE FRONT
SHEET 12 GA. HT
HEIGHT 84 IN.
LADDER NONE
CONTROLS MANUAL GATE LATCH
COMPACTOR SIDE GRAB HOOK UP
RUBBER SEAL RUBBER SEAL
RUNNING GEAR:
SUSPENSION HUTCH 9600 50K 3 LEAF 96 IN.
AXLES DANA D22 #2500 .58 WALL 96" WIDE TRAILER
SLACK ADJUSTERS HALDEX AUTO SLACK ADJUSTERS
HUBS AND DRUMS WALTHER HUB PILOT SHORT STUD 10-00011-132 DURA
TIRE STYLE DUAL
WHEELS OUTSIDE WHEEL 24.5X8.25 10H PILOT ST1
WHEELS INSIDE WHEEL 24.5X8.25 10H PILOT ST1
TIRES BRIDGESTONE R195F 11 R 24.5 14 SERIES HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH R197
ECOPIA.USE THESE IN LIEU OF DUNLOP
BRAKES 4S/2M TANDEM AIR BRAKE SYSTEM
SUSPENSION SUB FRAME 14 IN. FORMED CHANNEL ( TANDEM )

SPECIFICATIONS
Bid Number: 2026-014AB
Procurement: Rear Eject Steel Transfer Trailer
HYDRAULICS:
ENGINE ( POWER SOURCE ) NONE
PUMP
HYD FUNCTIONS PUSH OUT
TELESCOPIC CYLINDERS CUSTOM DAT85-84-378
HYD CONTROLS MANUAL ON TRAILER
HOOK UP 3 LINE , TANK ON TRACTOR
QUICK COUPLERS 5100 SERIIES QUICK COUPLERS
COUPLER SIZE 1 IN. P, 1 14 IN. R, 1 14 IN R
TANK CUSTOMER SUPPLIED ( ON CHASSIS )
EJECTOR:
MODEL FOR 39 FT. PUSH OUT
MATERIAL 14 HT
GUIDE SHOES OPTIONAL UHMW
FRAME:
LANDING GEAR HOLLAND MK V W/WHEEL/ SKID FOOT
KING PIN STANDARD KING PIN
KING PIN SETTING 30 IN.
MISC;
DOCUMENT HOLDER BETTS DOCUMENT HOLDER
MUDFLAPS MUDFLAPS ( STANDARD )
MUDSHIELD STANDARD
LIGHTS:
LIGHT PACKAGE STD. LIGHT PKG IN REAR PAN
MID TURN SIGNALS AMBER MID TURNS
PAINT:
BODY ONE COLOR GENESIS PAINT- 2 TONE SEE BELOW
2 TONE PAINT - WHITE ( GC 57970-A) BLUE ( GC 81760)
REAR OUTSIDE SKIN ON LOWER DOOR ONLY 12 GA. HI TEN
REAR GATE SEAL TO BE 18 IN. UP EACH SIDE AND ACROSS FLOOR
H.D. PUSH BUMPER. SIDE HEIGHT & GATE 84 1/2", REF 03W-8665
OTHER: SET UP FOR DEMPSTER/PAK-MORE SIDE GRAB. DUTCH STYLE TAILGATE
TO MATE TO COMPACTOR. HINGE ON DRIVER SIDE.

BIDDER'S SCHEDULE
Bid Number: 2026-014AB
Procurement: Rear Eject Steel Transfer Trailer
To The City of North Myrtle Beach:
The undersigned bidder (hereafter referred to as "bidder" or the "contractor") submits the
attached bid, and certifies as follows: that the only persons or parties interested in this bid as
principals are those named herein as bidder; that this bid is made without collusion with any
other person, firm, or corporation; that in submitting this bid the bidder has examined all of the
contract documents identified below; that the bidder proposes and agrees that if this bid is
accepted, the bidder will execute and fully perform the contract for which bids are called; that
the bidder shall perform all the work and/or furnish all the materials specified in the contract
documents, in the manner and time therein prescribed, and according to the requirements as
therein set forth; and that the bidder shall take in full payment therefor, the prices set forth in
the attached Pricing Schedule.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Resulting contract shall be subject to all terms and conditions of the Request for Bids, the Bid
Instructions and Requirements, the Bid, the Pricing Schedule(s), the items requiring bidder
response, the required submittals, the General Conditions, and any addenda, amendments,
special provisions, specifications, plans, or other requirements applicable to performance of the
work and/or furnishing the materials specified herein. Such documents, referred to herein as the
"Contract Documents" are fully incorporated herein by this reference and are collectively
referred to as the "Contract." By submitting this bid, the contractor agrees to fully perform each
and every provision of the contract, provided that City awards the contract to the contractor, and
provided further that City shall have no obligation hereunder unless and until such award is
made. Contractor shall not make any changes to this form without City's written approval, and
any changes made without such approval shall be void.