1-26-114Q Supply Deliver Hoppers for Glass Pulverizer.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

MATANUSKA-SUSITNA BOROUGH

Purchasing Division

350 EAST DAHLIA AVENUE

PALMER, ALASKA 99645

907-861-8601 purchasing@matsugov.us

Quote Title: 26-114Q Supply & Deliver Hoppers for Glass Pulverizer

Quote Issued Date: Monday, January 19, 2026

Quote Due Date & Time: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 by 12:00 PM AKDT

VENDOR NOTICE (This is NOT an Order)

This is an informal quotation that will not be read at public opening. The information may be publicly reviewed after award. The terms and conditions should be reviewed and understood before preparing a quotation. Questions or requests for clarification directed to any other member of the Borough staff other than Borough Purchasing or consultants may be grounds for rejection of quote as being irregular. E-mail questions to Purchasing@matsugov.us. The quotation shall be the best net price, FOB destination, to include all delivery charges, but exclude applicable taxes. Delivery schedule and discount for early payment shall be indicated in the spaces provided below. Submit the quote by the above time and date to the Borough through Euna Procurement. Late quotes will not be accepted. Quote will be awarded to the vendor with the lowest total quote price (Total Base Quote only or Total Base Quote and any selected Alternates, as applicable). Quotes over $50,000 may not be accepted. No work must commence until receipt of the signed purchase order & direction from Borough Project Manager.

Delivery Location of Goods: 1201 N. 49th State St., Palmer, AK 99645

Project Overview: The Matanuska-Susitna Borough (MSB) is seeking a contractor to procure twelve (12) 2 CY medium-duty self-dumping hoppers, six (6) ¾ CY medium-duty self-dumping hoppers, one (1) spill containment tray, and one (1) wheelbarrow ladder with platform for the Central Landfill (CLF).

Scope of Work:

1. General Requirements:

o All supplies must be durable and capable of withstanding various weather conditions experienced in

Alaska.

o All equipment, materials, and components included should be new and free of defects.

o Contractor must be familiar with all job requirements prior to submission of bid. Changes or substitutions will not be accepted thereafter.

o Ensure that work is done in strict compliance with all applicable legal and MSB Code requirements.

o Ensure that all applicable safety measures are enforced in connection with the work.

2. Minimum Specifications:

The supplies should meet or exceed the following minimum specifications. Please provide the necessary details under each section:

o 2 CY Medium-Duty Self-Dumping Hoppers (Base Quote 1):

▪ Quantity: 12

▪ Capacity: 4,000 lbs.

▪ Watertight 10-gauge carbon steel box painted industrial enamel gray.

▪ 3/8” laser-cut single piece rockers.

▪ ¼” formed steel base – 40” W x 56” L.

▪ Fork pocket opening – 30” W x 2.75” H.

▪ Formed steel top rails – 2” x 2”.

o ¾ CY Medium-Duty Self-Dumping Hoppers (Base Quote 2):

▪ Quantity: 6

▪ Capacity: 4,000 lbs.

▪ Watertight 10-gauge carbon steel box painted industrial enamel gray, with ¾” drain plug.

▪ 3/8” laser-cut single piece rockers.

▪ 3/16” formed steel base – 41” W x 50” L.

▪ Fork pocket opening – 30” W x 2.75” H.

▪ Formed steel top rails – 1.5” x 1.5”.

o Spill Containment Tray (Alt. Quote 1):

▪ Quantity: 1

▪ Color: Black

▪ 30-gallon spill capacity.

▪ 3 ½” H x 48” W x 40” L.

o Wheelbarrow Ladder with Platform (Alt. Quote 2):

▪ Quantity: 1

▪ Capacity: 300 lbs.

▪ 6.7’ height.

▪ Steel construction.

3. Delivery and Warranty:

o Vendor shall deliver the supplies to the CLF at 1201 N. 49th State St., Palmer, AK 99645 and ensure that it is in ready-to-use condition.

o A comprehensive warranty must be provided for all components, including a minimum warranty period of 1 year, or more if specified in the manufacturer’s literature.

o Primary contractor is responsible for all warranty work including transportation to secondary site location(s) for all component(s) repair, and shall guarantee local availability of parts or furnish by next day air shipment at no additional cost to the MSB during the warranty period.

o The vendor shall provide a detailed operations manual and training session upon delivery.

o Access to the CLF, and equipment and/or operator for unloading, will be provided by CLF staff.

o The Project Manager must be informed of any setbacks or other issues as soon as possible.

o Supplies must be delivered within 60 days of Purchase Order issuance.

THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY VENDOR

Having carefully examined the scope of work and 26-114Q Supply & Deliver Hoppers for Glass Pulverizer bidding documents provided and in compliance with the “request for quote”, the undersigned hereby proposes to furnish all materials, labor, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete the subject project for the Matanuska-Susitna Borough in full accordance with the Bidding Documents.

Base Quotes

Item Description of supply Quantity Unit Unit Price Extended Price

1 2 CY Medium-Duty Self-Dumping Hoppers 12 Each $ $

2 ¾ CY Medium-Duty Self-Dumping Hoppers 6 Each $ $

Total Base Quote Price (Lump Sum): $

Alternate Quotes

Item Description of Supply Quantity Unit Total Alternate Quote Price

Add.

Alt. 1

Spill Containment Tray 1 Each $

Add.

Alt. 2 Wheelbarrow Ladder with Platform 1 Each $

Addenda numbers being acknowledged:

(if no addenda have been issued, leave blank or write “N/A”)

Payment Terms: The Matanuska-Susitna Borough (MSB) does not provide deposits for goods or services. Payment terms are Net 30 days from receipt of goods and/or services and a correct and undisputed invoice. Inclusion of alternate payment terms, including requirements for deposits or prepayments, may render the submitted quote non-responsive and disqualify it from consideration, unless specifically authorized by a written addendum issued by the Purchasing Division.

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TYPED OR PRINTED NAME AND TITLE SIGNATURE DATE

PHONE NUMBER __________________ EMAIL___________________________

PURCHASE ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Section headings are for purposes of convenience only and are not intended to form a part of nor to be used for interpretation of the text hereof, nor are any provisions listed in any particular order of precedence. By the acceptance of this Purchase Order and/or commencement of performance for Goods, Seller agrees that the following terms and conditions apply to this contract.

01. DEFINITIONS

a) “Buyer” shall mean the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.

b) “Seller” shall mean the person or entity signing this Contract to supply the Goods required by the Buyer.

c) “Contract” shall mean all terms and conditions, exhibits, amendments, modifications or other such documents set forth herein which shall govern the performance of the Seller. The term “Contract” and “Purchase Order” are interchangeable.

d) “Goods” shall mean the material and/or equipment to be provided by Seller, as described by Buyer, and any additional material and/or equipment as may be required in connection with this Contract.

e) “Destination” shall mean the area or location designated by the

Buyer to which Goods shall be delivered.

02. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES

Seller, including its employees, agents or representatives, shall be deemed an independent contractor and not an agent or employee of the Buyer. All benefits, coverage’s and claims of its employees shall be the sole discretion of the Seller. Unless specifically authorized in writing by the Buyer, Seller shall have no authority to make commitments of any kind on behalf of the Buyer.

03. INTEREST OF MEMBERS OF THE BOROUGH AND OTHERS

No officer, member, or employee of the Borough, and no member of its governing body, and no other public official of the governing body, shall participate in any decision relating to this Supply and Purchase Contract which affects his personal interest or the interest of any corporation, partnership or association in which he/she is, directly or indirectly, interested in having any personal or pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in this Supply and Purchase Contract.

04. CONFLICT OF INTEREST

The Seller, all employees of the Seller, contractors and other personnel employed by the Seller providing materials or services under this Supply and Purchase Contract shall in no way stand to gain financially from the terms of this contract except for wages, salaries or bonuses paid by the Seller and shall abide by federal, state, and local laws and regulations associated with conflict of interest and financial disclosure. The Seller covenants, that he presently has no interest and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of services required to be performed under this contract. The Seller further covenants that in the performance of this contract, no person having any such interest shall be employed.

05. RISK OF LOSS

Notwithstanding any agreement with respect to deliver terms or payment of transportation charges, Seller shall bear risk of loss or damage as to Goods rejected by Buyer or as to which acceptance has been revoked.

Further, until delivery of Goods, including related services and information, risk of loss, regardless of cause, is Seller’s responsibility.

06. WARRANTY

Seller warrants that the Goods supplied are merchantable, of highest quality, comply with specifications, drawings and data submitted to or by Buyer in connection with this Contract, are free from defects, whether patent or latent, in design, material and workmanship and are suitable for the particular use for which the items are purchased and are free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. Seller further warrants that it has secured Buyer’s right to own, sell or use Goods delivered under this Contract. Such warranty, together with service warranties, guarantees and other express or implied warranties, shall run in favor of the Buyer and shall survive any inspection, delivery or payment of and for the Goods. Seller will be responsible for all damages and costs incurred by Buyer arising out of or in connection with any breach of warranty. For purposes of this Contract, Goods shall include any documentation, such as quality control or test records, certificates of compliance that may be specified in connection with the Contract or are customarily furnished in the trade.

07. REMOVAL OF DEFECTIVE MATERIAL

Seller will promptly remove, and replace at the Buyer’s sole discretion, any material that the Buyer designates as nonconforming or defective.

08. BUYER SUPPLIED PROPERTY

Buyer shall retain title to any drawings, sketches, designs, patterns, dies, molds, copying equipment and materials of every description paid for or supplied by Buyer for use in the performance of this Contract. Seller shall hold and maintain any such items at its risk and expense, shall keep such items insured at its expense while in its custody or control in an amount equal to the replacement cost thereof with loss payable to the Buyer and shall not use such items except in performance of this Contract. All such items shall be delivered to the Buyer upon demand in the same condition as when received, except for reasonable wear and tear and except to the extent such items have been incorporated into Goods delivered to Buyer or consumed in the normal performance of this Contract.

09. DRAWINGS, DATA AND MANUALS

Seller will supply proper operating, training, maintenance, installation drawings, technical data and any other documentation that is required by the contract documents.

Seller shall submit any drawings, technical data or other such documents required for performance of this Contract for review by Buyer. Seller shall comply with all comments of the Buyer regarding such documents, but the Buyer’s review shall not relieve Seller of its responsibility for correctness of engineering, design, workmanship, material and all other aspects of the Goods or from any other liability hereunder. Omissions from design drawings and technical data (data) which are manifestly necessary to carry out the Work shall not relieve the Seller from performing such omitted details or Work, but they shall be performed as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the data. All documents including but not limited to studies, calculations, assumptions, data, findings, results and reports and other information resulting from the performance of Seller hereunder shall become property of the Buyer. Seller shall, unless otherwise directed, deliver to the Buyer all such documents and information and Buyer shall have the right to use them for any purpose whatsoever.

10. DELAYS

Time is of the essence in Seller’s performance of this Contract. If Seller does not deliver material timely in accordance with the requirements of this Supply and Purchase Contract, Seller understands Buyer’s work may be disrupted and delayed, and Seller may be required to pay Buyer any reasonable damages sustained as a result, unless the Contract provides for Liquidated Damages, at which point the Liquidated Damages would be applicable.

11. EXCESS MATERIAL

Seller agrees to accept the return of any Goods that may become excess, as determined by Buyer, and payment due from Buyer shall be equitably reduced.

12. SUBSTITUTIONS

No substitutions will be permitted without the express written consent of the Buyer. If Seller proposes any substitution, Seller guarantees that the substitution is equal in quality, capacity, durability, appearance, function, ease of maintenance, and ease of installation to the material originally specified.

13. INSPECTIONS AND TESTING

Buyer may inspect and test material at any time. Seller will facilitate Buyer’s inspection and testing which may take place at the factory, in the warehouse, on the road, or in the field.

14. AUDITS

At any time during normal business hours and as often as the Borough or the Comptroller General of the United States may deem necessary, there shall be made available for examination all of the Contractor’s records with respect to all matters covered by this contract and the Seller will permit representatives of the Borough or the Comptroller General to audit, examine, and make excerpts or transcripts from such records, and to make audits of all contracts, invoices, materials, payrolls, records, personnel information, conditions of employment, and other data relating to all matters covered by this contract.

15. COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAW

Seller shall fully comply with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances, statutes, rules, regulations, license and permit conditions or requirements (hereinafter “Laws”), including, but not limited to, all Laws pertaining to the environment, natural resources, employment, health and safety, and any other Laws affecting Seller’s performance of this Contract. All fees and charges in connection with Seller’s compliance with applicable Laws shall be borne by Seller. In the event of a violation by Seller of any Laws, or the failure of Seller to comply with same, Seller shall pay all fines, penalties and other expenses, including attorney fees, imposed upon or incurred by

Seller or Buyer in connection therewith.

16. CHANGES

Buyer, by written order, may delete material to be supplied under this Supply and Purchase Contract, and the Supply and Purchase Contract Price will be equitably reduced. Buyer may order an increase in material to be supplied at the unit prices stated in the Supply and Purchase Contract. If no unit prices are stated, Seller will promptly, at the request of the Buyer, quote prices, and Buyer will promptly accept or reject the quote.

17. TRANSPORTATION CHARGES

Except in cases where Goods were quoted F.O.B. Destination, and unless otherwise agreed to in writing, transportation charges shall be prepaid and separately invoiced to Buyer. No insurance or premium transportation costs will be allowed unless authorized by Buyer.

18. ASSIGNMENTS AND SUBCONTRACTORS

The Contractor may not assign any interest in the Contract to another person, nor delegate any duties to a subcontractor or other person without the prior written approval of the Purchasing Officer. Any attempt by the Contractor to assign any interest or delegate duties under the Supply and Purchase Contract shall give the Buyer the right to immediately terminate this Contract.

19. INDEMNITY

The Seller shall indemnify, defend, and hold and save the Buyer, its elected and appointed officers, agents, and employees harmless from any and all claims, demands, suits, or liability of any nature, kind, or character, including costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees. The Seller shall be responsible under this clause for any and all legal actions or claims of any character resulting from injuries, death, economic loss, damages, violation of statutes, ordinances, constitutions, or other laws, rules, or regulations, contractual claims, or any other kind of loss, tangible or intangible, sustained by any person, or property arising from Seller, or Seller’s officers, agents, employees, partners, attorneys, suppliers, and subcontractor’s performance or failure to perform this agreement in any way whatsoever. This defense and indemnification responsibility includes claims alleging acts or omissions by the Buyer or its agents, which are said to have contributed to the losses, failure, violations, or damage. However, Seller shall not be responsible for any damages or claim arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the Buyer, its agents, or employees.

20. OFFSETTING ACCOUNTS

Buyer may offset against the price of this Supply and Purchase Contract the amounts of any obligations of Seller to Buyer, whether arising out of this or any other project.

21. TERMINATION

Buyer has the absolute right to terminate or suspend Work under this Contract by written notice to Seller. Such termination or suspension may be made in whole or in part and shall be at the sole discretion of the Buyer, may be done at any time and may be for any reason. Notice of termination or suspension may specify the schedule or manner and other conditions of the termination or suspension and Seller shall comply with therewith. In such event, Seller shall be entitled to payment for the Work performed up to the time of such termination or suspension in accordance with the terms of this Contract, including such expenditures as in the judgment of the Buyer are necessarily incurred by Seller in the orderly termination or suspension of its Work as prescribed in the notice.

22. KEY PERSONNEL

To the extent that Key Personnel are specified for the performance of this Contract, such Key Personnel are considered to be essential t such performance. Prior to diverting any of the specified individuals to other programs, Seller shall notify Buyer not less than ten days in advance and gain approval of Buyer. Seller shall submit justification (including proposed substitutions) in sufficient detail to permit evaluation. No substitutions or deviations shall be made by the Seller without the written consent of the Buyer.

23. ATTORNEY’S FEES

In the event of litigation arising out of this Contract, or performance or interpretation thereof, the court will award attorney fees pursuant to the Rule 82 of the Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure.

24. JURISDICTION AND CHOICE OF LAW

Any civil action arising from this Supply and Purchase Contract shall be brought in the Superior Court for the Third Judicial District of the state of Alaska at Palmer or in the Federal District Court for the State of Alaska in Anchorage. The law of the state of Alaska shall govern the rights and obligations of the parties.

25. NON-WAIVER

The failure of the Buyer at any time to enforce a provision of this Contract shall in no way constitute a waiver of the provisions, no in any way effect the validity of this contract or any part thereof, or the right of the Buyer thereafter to enforce each and every protection hereof.

26. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of the Supply and Purchase Contract or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of this contract and its application to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.

27. NOTICES

Any notice required pertaining to the subject matter of the Contract shall be personally delivered or mailed by prepaid first-class, registered or certified mail to the following address:

Buyer: Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Purchasing Office 350 East Dahlia Avenue, Palmer, Alaska 99645

Seller: __________________________

28. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

A. The Seller will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex national origin, physical handicap, age, status as a disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam war era. The Seller shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical handicap, age, status as a disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam war era. Such actions shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotions, or transfers;

recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoffs or terminations;

rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and participation in recreational and educational activities. The Seller agrees to post in conspicuous places available for employees and applicants for employment, notices to be provided setting forth the provisions of this nondiscrimination clause. The Seller will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Seller, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical handicap, age, or status as a disabled veteran, or veteran of the Vietnam war era. The Seller will cause the foregoing provisions to be inserted in all subcontracts for work covered by this Contract. The Seller shall keep such records and submit such reports concerning the equal opportunity employment provisions set forth in this section for applicants for employment and employees as the Buyer may require.

B. The Seller shall keep such records and submit such reports concerning the racial and ethnic origin of applicants for employment and employees as the Buyer may require.

29. INSURANCE

Seller warrants that it has obtained or will obtain such public liability, product liability, property damage employees’ liability and compensation insurance as will protect Buyer from all risks arising out of the manufacture, sale or use of the Goods. If requested by Buyer, Seller shall furnish to the Buyer within three days following the receipt of this Contract, a Certificate of Insurance acceptable to the Buyer evidencing compliance with the minimum insurance coverage required by Buyer as stated on the Insurance Requirements, the terms and conditions of which are incorporated herein.

30. STOP WORK ORDER

Buyer may, at any time, by written notice to Seller, stop all or part of the Work hereunder for up to ninety days. Upon receiving a stop-work order, Seller shall immediately comply with its terms and take all reasonable steps to avoid incurring any additional costs allocable to such work. Within ninety days after the effective date of the stop-work order, Buyer shall either cancel the stop-work order or terminate the Work covered by the stop-work order. Buyer shall make an equitable adjustment in the delivery schedule and/or price if the stop-work order results in an increase in time or cost for performance. Seller must assert a claim for equitable adjustment within fifteen days after the end of the work stoppage.

31. WORK PERFORMED AT SELLER’S RISK

Seller shall perform all work at its risk and if the Work or any portion thereof shall be damaged in any way before the final completions and acceptance of the Work, Seller shall promptly repair or replace such damaged Work without expense to the Buyer. Seller shall be responsible for any loss or damage to equipment or other articles used or held for use in connection with the Work.

32. FLOW DOWN PROVISION

In the event that this Contract is issued in connection with another government agency, the Buyer will make every effort to include any flow down or contract provisions required by that agency in this Contract. The Buyer reserves the right to include, and Seller agrees to comply with any flow down or other agency provisions. In the event that flow down or contract provisions required by other agencies or by Law are inadvertently omitted from this Contract, both Buyer and Seller agree to negotiate in good faith for that provisions inclusion into the Contract.

33. CONTRACTS ENFORCEABLE AGAINST THE BOROUGH (MSB

CODE 3.08.120)

A contract for supplies, services, professional services or construction, or any amendment to the contract, may not be enforced against the borough unless its terms have been approved in accordance with this chapter, and unless the contract or amendment to the contract has been set forth in writing, executed in accordance with this chapter.

34. UNDERSTANDING

The Seller acknowledges that the Seller has read and understands the terms of this Contract, has had the opportunity to review the same with counsel of the Seller’s choice, and is executing this contract of the Seller’s own free will.

VENDOR QUOTE