Dump trailer[1].doc

This is a request for bid for a dump trailer issued by the municipality of Ashland, Maine. The procurement seeks a single dump trailer unit with specifications for an 80" x 10' bed, 6-ton capacity with a 12,000-pound maximum load rating. Key specifications include a 2" x 6" tube steel frame, 10/12-gauge deck and side construction, 22-inch side height, barn door split tailgate with ladder inside ramps, 7,000-pound drop leg jack, and a 5-position adjustable coupler with 2 5/16" ball size. The trailer features a 7-way blade electrical hookup, 4.53-yard capacity, 21-inch deck height, rub rail with stake pockets, and tie-downs. Tire specifications call for 16-inch, 6 on 5.5-inch bolt pattern radial tires with Load Range E rating, dual 6,000-pound capacity axles with 4-inch drop, single-cylinder hydraulic hoist with single-acting capability, and electric brakes on both axles. The preferred model is identified as the TR6810L6 Downeaster. Optional features available include a 12,000-pound upgrade package and spare tire with mounting hardware.

The bid request does not specify pricing terms, response deadlines, bid submission procedures, or award timelines in the available documentation. No information regarding set-asides, incumbent contractors, funding sources, or budget allocation is provided in this file.