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121596

HEAVY DUTY TRUCK ALIGNMENTS, STEERING AND

SUSPENSION REPAIRS, DRIVE SHAFT FABRICATION AND

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND SERVICES

RELEASE DATE: October 23, 2026

RESPONSE DEADLINE: November 2, 2026, 2:00 pm

Please refer to the project timeline in this document for all important deadlines.

#121596

Title: Heavy Duty Truck Alignments, Steering and Suspension Repairs, Drive Shaft Fabrication and Replacement Parts and Services

Table Of Contents

1. Request for Quote

2. Minimum Qualifications and Scope of Work

3. Vendor Questionnaire

4. Quote

5. Attachments

6. General Conditions - Goods and Services

Title: Heavy Duty Truck Alignments, Steering and Suspension Repairs, Drive Shaft Fabrication and Replacement Parts and Services

1. Request for Quote

The solicitation is being advertised through the Small Purchase process. At a minimum, the request for quote will include a scope of work. The solicitation will be awarded to the lowest quote as outlined through WSSC’s Procurement Regulations (§

6.15.330).

WSSC Water intends to make a single award under this Contract.

Title: Heavy Duty Truck Alignments, Steering and Suspension Repairs, Drive Shaft Fabrication and Replacement Parts and Services

2. Minimum Qualifications and Scope of Work

2.1. Minimum Qualifications

Each Bidder must provide proof of meeting the following MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS to be considered for the Award. A Bid not meeting any of the MINIMUM QUALIFICATION requirements will be deemed non-responsive/non-responsible and precluded from further consideration.

A. The Bidder must have a valid business license and any required Maryland state or local licensing/certification to perform commercial vehicle repair.

B. The Bidder must have at least one (1) Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)-certified (or equivalent) technician in steering/suspension systems.

C. The Bidder must have ASE-certified technicians with a minimum of three (3) years' experience working on heavy-duty vehicles and/or equipment.

D. The Bidder must have at least one (1) certified Welder to perform work on heavy-duty vehicles and/or equipment.

E. The Bidder must be located within fifty (50) miles of WSSC Water's garages listed below:

WSSC Fleet Garage Location/Address

Anacostia Garage 3500 Kenilworth Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781

Anacostia Equipment Shop 4103 Lloyd Street, Hyattsville, MD 20781

Gaithersburg Garage 111 West Diamond Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Laurel Garage 15110 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, MD 20707

Lyttonsville Garage 2501 Lyttonsville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Temple Hills Garage 8444 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills, MD 20748

2.2. Scope of Work

The Contractor must furnish all labor, parts, materials, equipment, tools, and supervision necessary to perform the following categories of service on WSSC Water's heavy-duty truck fleet (Class 3–8), on an as-needed basis at a facility located within a fifty (50) mile service radius of WSSC Water's garages as listed below:

WSSC Fleet Garage Location/Address

Anacostia Garage 3500 Kenilworth Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781

Anacostia Equipment Shop 4103 Lloyd Street, Hyattsville, MD 20781

Gaithersburg Garage 111 West Diamond Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Laurel Garage 15110 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, MD 20707

Title: Heavy Duty Truck Alignments, Steering and Suspension Repairs, Drive Shaft Fabrication and Replacement Parts and Services

A. Heavy Spring and Suspension Repair and Replacement

The Contractor must have experience servicing both leaf-spring and air-ride suspensions systems common to WSSC

Water's fleet.

1. Leaf spring repair/replacement (single/multi-leaf packs), U-bolts, hangers, shackles, equalizers

2. Air ride systems (bags, valves, height control, lines, fittings)

3. Coil springs, torque rods, stabilizer bars, bushings, trailing arms

4. Kingpin service (inspection, reaming, replacement), ball joints, tie rods, drag links

5. Ride height correction, axle alignment, frame crossmember inspection

6. Use Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)-equivalent or better components; document parts brands and warranty

B. Fabrication

The Contractor must have in-house capability to measure, custom fabricate, and balance drive shafts (single and multi-piece for Class 3 - 8 trucks. Standard drive shaft fabrication/repair completed within three (3) business days; expedited service option identified if available.

1. Use OEM-equivalent or better components; document parts brands and warranty Fabrication and Replacement.

a. Welding: MIG/TIG/Stick for mild steel, stainless, aluminum

b. Fabrication of brackets, mounts, crossmembers, spring perches, gussets, driveline safety loops

c. Frame reinforcement per OEM guidelines (no unauthorized heat straightening)

d. Custom hardware and one-off solutions with drawings/work orders and material specs

e. Surface prep, corrosion protection (primer/paint), and labeling

C. Driveshaft Fabrication

1. Build and repair driveshafts (single/multi-piece), yokes, slip joints, center support bearings

2. Dynamic balancing to OEM tolerances; provide balance certificate

3. U-joint replacement; phasing verification

4. Specify component brands (e.g., Spicer/Meritor or equivalent) and maximum RPM rating

D. Heavy Alignments

1. 3-axle & multi-axle alignments (tractor, straight truck, trailer)

2. Camber/caster set, toe, thrust angle, steer axle centering

3. Ride height verification; bushing, kingpin inspections pre/post alignment

Title: Heavy Duty Truck Alignments, Steering and Suspension Repairs, Drive Shaft Fabrication and Replacement Parts and Services

4. Provide before/after printouts with measurements and tolerances; flag wear/out-of-specification

E. Safety, Compliance and Certifications

The Contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and industry standards.

1. Technician credentials (e.g., ASE T-Series or equivalent)

2. Alignment equipment calibration schedule

3. Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) safety program, hazard communication, lockout/tagout

4. Environmental compliance (fluids, waste disposal)

F. Quality and Documentation

1. Work orders must include: cause/correction, parts list, torque specs (where applicable), measurements (alignment), balance certificates (driveshaft), photos for fabrication

2. Return old parts upon request

G. Technical Specifications

1. Alignment Reports: digital, printed before and after with tolerances; retain for twenty-four (24) months

2. Driveshaft: balanced to OEM tolerance; document tube size, yoke type, U-joint series; provide balance certificate

3. Suspension Work: torque values per OEM; replace U-bolts when springs are replaced; verify ride height and axle tracking

4. Fabrication: material grade specified (e.g., A36, 6061-T6); weld procedure notes; corrosion protection applied.

Contractor must meet or exceed existing material grade specifications.

5. Quality Assurance: final road-test or functional check where applicable

H. Vehicle and Equipment, Class and Volume

1. Classes: Class 3–8 trucks, trailers, vocational equipment

2. Typical Units: [e.g., 24–30 Class 7/8 tractors, 40–65 trailers, 10–20 medium-duty units]

I. Service Levels and Turnaround

1. Standard turnaround as follows:

a. Suspension repairs: [e.g., 24–48 hours]

b. Alignments: [e.g., same day / 24 hours]

c. Driveshaft fabrication: [e.g., same day for common shafts; 72 hours for custom]

d. Fabrication: [e.g., 2–5 business days, depending on complexity]

e. Operating Hours: [e.g., Mon–Fri 7:00–5:00; Sat availability]

f. Scheduling: preferred lead times, after-hours options.

2.3. Contract Term

Title: Heavy Duty Truck Alignments, Steering and Suspension Repairs, Drive Shaft Fabrication and Replacement Parts and Services

The base term of the Contract must be for a period of one (1) year. All prices shall remain firm for the duration of the contract.

The contract may be extended for four (4) additional one-year options, or any portion thereof, at the sole option and discretion of WSSC Water.

2.4. Work Order Request

Work Order Request

A. Specification and Estimate Requirements

A. WSSC Water Fleet Services Division shall communicate to the Contractor the work that is to be performed for a formal estimate.

B. Specifications provided by WSSC Water shall include, as applicable, the vehicle or equipment year, make, and model.

C. The Contractor shall submit a complete written quotation no later than forty-eight (48) hours from the time the specification request is issued.

D. Each quotation shall include an estimated time of performance for labor and all parts and materials as line items. .

E. WSSC Water reserves the exclusive right to modify any specifications contained in the quotation request until all operational and contractual requirements are fully satisfied.

B. Quotation Content Requirements

A. The Contractor’s quotation shall include, at minimum:

• A detailed description of the equipment or services proposed;

• Dealer stock numbers and serial numbers for all applicable parts;

• The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP);

• Any contracted discounts, local, regional, or national incentives, or other applicable price reductions for which WSSC

Water qualifies; and

• An itemization of any dealer-installed or dealer-added components, accessories, or services.

B. Work Order Documentation Requirements

Work order must include the following:

1. Cause and correction

2. Parts list

3. Torque specifications (where applicable)

4. Measurements (alignment)

5. Balance certificates (driveshaft)

6. Photos for fabrication

7. Return of parts upon request

2.5. Warranty Requirements

A. WSSC Water requires the following warranties as follows:

1. Labor warranty: minimum ninety (90) days.

2. Parts warranty

Title: Heavy Duty Truck Alignments, Steering and Suspension Repairs, Drive Shaft Fabrication and Replacement Parts and Services

a. The Contractor must adhere to the manufacturer's warranty and disclose the term and claim process.

3. Warranty travel/onsite support options (if offered).

2.6. Invoices and Payment

A. Invoices must be submitted to AP@wsscwater.com by the first of every month, in duplicate to

Christine.Flores@wsscwater.com and Tanya.Minerve@wsscwater.com.

B. Invoices must include the following:

1. Asset Number

2. Location of service

3. Date of service

4. Cost of service

5. Fleet-generated Purchase Order Number

2.7. Roles and Responsibilities

Identify the roles and responsibilities of key personnel for both the Contractor and WSSC Water.

1. Contractor

a. Project Manager

The Contractor must maintain a representative for consultation with WSSC Water's Contract Manager for the term of the Contract. This person must be available to answer questions and resolve any problems associated with the Contract; should the contact person change, the Contractor must promptly notify WSSC Water's

Contract Manager.

2. WSSC

a. Contract Manager

WSSC Water's Contract Manager must be the personnel assigned from WSSC Water to oversee the contract and contract requirements. At the Contract Manager’s discretion, they may assign a designee for review and approval processes within the Contract. For purposes of the Contract, Contract Manager must mean the WSSC

Contract Manager or approved designee.

2.8. Deliverables

The Contractor must provide the following deliverables:

A. Emergency/Roadside Response Time

1. Provide availability 24/7, limited hours, guaranteed or average response time, and surcharges.

B. Pickup/Delivery Capabilities

1. Provide the service area coverage, scheduling flexibility, and all associated fees.

C. Warranty Terms

1. Provide warranty terms for parts/labor.

D. Standard Turnaround Time mailto:AP@wsscwater.com mailto:Christine.Flores@wsscwater.com mailto:Tanya.Minerve@wsscwater.com

Title: Heavy Duty Truck Alignments, Steering and Suspension Repairs, Drive Shaft Fabrication and Replacement Parts and Services

1. Provide approximate time for routine service completion, for example:

a. Suspension repairs

b. Alignments

c. Driveshaft fabrications

d. Fabrication

E. Expedited Service Availability

1. Provide responsiveness of expedited and priority scheduling requests.

F. Rework Policy

1. Provide a corrective action plan commitment and quality assurance process for driveshaft balancing and alignment rework.

2.9. Requirements Contract

Bidders acknowledge that the Contract that will be entered into because of this Solicitation will be a Requirements Contract.

WSSC Water will have no obligation to the Contractor if no material is required. The Contractor understands and agrees that

WSSC Water is under no obligation to the Contractor to buy any amount because of issuing this Contract. The quantities stated herein are given are as a general guide for bidding and are not guaranteed amounts, but do represent the best estimate of WSSC

Water, based on previous usage and projected needs.

2.10. Quote (Pricing Page) Supplemental Information

Section I - Front End Alignment

Includes all labor for setting caster, camber, toe-in, and installation of wedges/shims to bring vehicles into specification.

*Contingent labor (e.g., axle bending; replacement of substandard parts such as ball joints, idler arms, tie rod ends) is priced separately and is not included in the Aggregate Total.

Section II- Kingpin Services

Includes labor for calibrating, reaming, bushing fitting, and installation of OEM-authorized kits to bring vehicles into specifications. The hourly labor rate must be fully burdened to include all costs of overhead, benefits, profits, etc.

*Contingent Labor may include replacement of brake shoes, drums, S-cams, bushings, etc.; not included in the Aggregate Total.

Section III - Leaf Spring

Prices to include all labor costs for repair and rebuilding of WSSC Water's owned leaf springs to O.E.M. specifications, fabrication and assembly of replacement leaf springs for WSSC Water's owned equipment to O.E.M. specifications, and installation of leaf springs, including servicing and replacing various suspension and steering components to complete the requirements, on demand by the Department of Fleet Services. The hourly labor rate must be fully burdened to include all costs for overhead, benefits, profit, etc.

*Contingent Labor Rates and Contingent Items are not calculated into the Aggregate Total Section. Contingent Labor Rates include, but are not limited to, rebuilding of WSSC Water's replacement inventory leaf spring assemblies, removal of substandard assemblies, and replacement of new, rebuilt, or repaired leaf spring assemblies on WSSC Water's owned equipment.

Section IV - Draft Shaft Service

Title: Heavy Duty Truck Alignments, Steering and Suspension Repairs, Drive Shaft Fabrication and Replacement Parts and Services

Prices to include all labor costs for repair and rebuilding of WSSC Water's owned drive shafts to O.E.M. specifications, fabrication and assembly of replacement drive shafts for WSSC Water's owned equipment to O.E.M. specifications, and balancing of WSSC Water's owned drive shafts required to bring the vehicle into specifications, on demand by the Department of Fleet Services. The hourly labor rate must be fully burdened to include all costs for overhead, benefits, profit, etc.

*Contingent Labor Rates and Contingent Items are not calculated into the Aggregate Total Section. Contingent Labor Rates include, but are not limited to, the removal of sub-standard assemblies and replacement of new, rebuilt, or repaired driveshaft assemblies on WSSC Water's owned equipment.

Title: Heavy Duty Truck Alignments, Steering and Suspension Repairs, Drive Shaft Fabrication and Replacement Parts and Services

3. Vendor Questionnaire

1. Minimum Qualifications

Each Bidder must provide proof of meeting the following MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS in order to be considered for the Award. A Bid not meeting any of the MINIMUM QUALIFICATION requirements will be deemed non-responsive/non-responsible and precluded from further consideration.

1.1. Business Certification*

Please upload a valid business license, and, upload any required Maryland state or local licensing/certification to perform commercial vehicle repair.

*Response required

1.2. Technician Certification*

Provide at least one technician and upload certification(s) proving that your proposed technician is Automotive

Service Excellence (ASE)-certified (or equivalent) in steering/suspension systems.

*Response required

1.3. Technician Experience*

Provide the resumes of all proposed ASE-certified technicians to demonstrate a minimum of three (3) years of experience working on heavy-duty vehicles and/or equipment.

*Response required

1.4. Welder Certification*

Provide at least one Welder and upload their certification(s) that demonstrate that they are certified by the

American Welding Society (AWS).

*Response required

1.5. Business Location*

Provide a statement on Bidder letterhead indicating your proposed business location, the number of years you have operated from the business location, and how many miles the business location is from each WSSC Water garage below.

WSSC Fleet Garage Location/Address

Anacostia Garage 3500 Kenilworth Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781

Anacostia Equipment Shop 4103 Lloyd Street, Hyattsville, MD 20781

Gaithersburg Garage 111 West Diamond Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Laurel Garage 15110 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, MD, 20707

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*Response required

2. Appendix C: SUBMISSION FORMS

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

2.1. CONTRACT CERTIFICATION AFFIDAVIT*

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Contract_Certification_Affi...

*Response required

2.2. IRAN INVESTMENT ACTIVITY CERTIFICATION*

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Iran_investment_activity_ce...

*Response required

2.3. CONSENT TO USE OF ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE*

Please download the below documents, complete, and upload.

• Consent_to_Use_of_Electroni...

*Response required

2.4. CERTIFIED INSURANCE CONFIRMATION*

I certify that I will have on file within 10 days of Notice of Award, Certificates of Insurance acceptable to the Commission, meeting all requirements set forth in the Contract Document.

☐ Please confirm

*Response required

3. CONFIRMATION STATEMENTS

3.1. Please provide your Supplier Portal Identification Number (ID):*

If not currently registered, register at www.wsscwater.com/supplier and provide a confirmation statement that you have registered if an identification number has not been provided to you at the time of bid. Please ensure all subcontractors are also registered at the time of bid.

Bidders are required to register in WSSC's Supplier Portal System in accordance with WSSC Code of

Regulations, Title 6, Chapter 6.25, at the time of bid opening. Failure to have an active supplier profile prior to this time may render the bid or proposal non-responsive.

*Response required

3.2. Prompt Payment Discount*

☐ 1% - 20 Days

☐ 2% - 15 Days

☐ Net 30 Days

*Response required https://government-project.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/251328/0962dd74-fee8-41d6-aae6-58032378796b_Contract_Certification_Affidavit.pdf https://government-project.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/251328/de3386e4-69ea-4876-b571-994a78f3c293_Iran_investment_activity_certification.pdf https://government-project.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/251328/8f231db1-4788-41aa-a29d-6dae0dece123_Consent_to_Use_of_Electronic_Signature_Form.pdf https://www.wsscwater.com/supplier

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4. Quote

ONE YEAR BASE TERM

See Pricing Page Supplemental Information in the Scope or Work

Line Item Commodity / Service

Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Price Per

Hour Unit Cost Total

Section I - Alignment

1 Light Duty Trucks

(10,000–15,000 lb.

GVW)

5 Each

2 Medium Duty Trucks

(15,001–19,000 lb.

GVW)

10 Each

3 Heavy Duty Trucks

(19,001–50,000 lb.

GVW)

20 Each

4 Contingent Labor Rate

(Related

Repairs/Services)

50 Each

Section II - Kingpin

5 Light Duty Trucks

(10,000–15,000 lb.

GVW)

5 Each

6 Medium Duty Trucks

(15,001–19,000 lb.

GVW)

10 Each

7 Heavy Duty Trucks

(19,001–50,000 lb.

GVW)

20 Each

8 Contingent Labor Rate

(Related

Repairs/Services)

50 Each

Section III - Leaf Spring

9 Light Duty Trucks

(10,000–15,000 lb.

GVW)

5 Each

Title: Heavy Duty Truck Alignments, Steering and Suspension Repairs, Drive Shaft Fabrication and Replacement Parts and Services

Line Item Commodity / Service

Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Price Per

Hour Unit Cost Total

10 Medium Duty Trucks

(15,001–19,000 lb.

GVW)

10 Each

11 Heavy Duty Trucks

(19,001–50,000 lb.

GVW)

20 Each

12 Contingent Labor Rate

(Related

Repairs/Services)

50 Each

Section IV - Drive Shaft

13 Light Duty Trucks

(10,000–15,000 lb.

GVW)

5 Each

14 Medium Duty Trucks

(15,001–19,000 lb.

GVW)

10 Each

15 Heavy Duty Trucks

(19,001–50,000 lb.

GVW)

20 Each

16 Contingent Labor Rate

(Related

Repairs/Services)

50 Each

TOTAL

OPTION TERMS

See Pricing Page Supplemental Information in the Scope or Work

Line Item Commodity / Service

Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Price Per

Hour Unit Cost Total

Option Term I

Section I - Alignment

17 Light Duty Trucks

(10,000–15,000 lb.

Title: Heavy Duty Truck Alignments, Steering and Suspension Repairs, Drive Shaft Fabrication and Replacement Parts and Services

Quantity Unit of

Measure Price Per

Hour Unit Cost Total

18 Medium Duty Trucks

(15,001–19,000 lb.

GVW)

10 Each

19 Heavy Duty Trucks

(19,001–50,000 lb.

GVW)

20 Each

20 Contingent Labor Rate

(Related

Repairs/Services)

50 Each

Section II - Kingpin

21 Light Duty Trucks

(10,000–15,000 lb.

GVW)

5 Each

22 Medium Duty Trucks

(15,001–19,000 lb.

GVW)

10 Each

23 Heavy Duty Trucks

(19,001–50,000 lb.

GVW)

20 Each

24 Contingent Labor Rate

(Related

Repairs/Services)

50 Each

Section III - Leaf Spring

25 Light Duty Trucks

(10,000–15,000 lb.

GVW)

5 Each

26 Medium Duty Trucks

(15,001–19,000 lb.

GVW)

10 Each

27 Heavy Duty Trucks

(19,001–50,000 lb.

GVW)

20 Each

28 Contingent Labor Rate

(Related

Repairs/Services)

Title: Heavy Duty Truck Alignments, Steering and Suspension Repairs, Drive Shaft Fabrication and Replacement Parts and Services

Quantity Unit of

Measure Price Per

Hour Unit Cost Total

Section IV - Drive Shaft

29 Light Duty Trucks

(10,000–15,000 lb.

GVW)

5 Each

30 Medium Duty Trucks

(15,001–19,000 lb.

GVW)

10 Each

31 Heavy Duty Trucks

(19,001–50,000 lb.

GVW)

20 Each

32 Contingent Labor Rate

(Related

Repairs/Services)

50 Each

Option Term 2

Section I - Alignment

33 Light Duty Trucks

(10,000–15,000 lb.

GVW)

5 Each

34 Medium Duty Trucks

(15,001–19,000 lb.

GVW)

10 Each

35 Heavy Duty Trucks

(19,001–50,000 lb.

GVW)

20 Each

36 Contingent Labor Rate

(Related

Repairs/Services)

50 Each

Section II - Kingpin

37 Light Duty Trucks

(10,000–15,000 lb.

GVW)

5 Each

38 Medium Duty Trucks

(15,001–19,000 lb.

10 Each

Title: Heavy Duty Truck Alignments, Steering and Suspension Repairs, Drive Shaft Fabrication and Replacement Parts and Services

Quantity Unit of

Measure Price Per

Hour Unit Cost Total

39 Heavy Duty Trucks

(19,001–50,000 lb.

GVW)

20 Each

40 Contingent Labor Rate

(Related

Repairs/Services)

50 Each

Section III - Leaf Spring

41 Light Duty Trucks

(10,000–15,000 lb.

GVW)

5 Each

42 Medium Duty Trucks

(15,001–19,000 lb.

GVW)

10 Each

43 Heavy Duty Trucks

(19,001–50,000 lb.

GVW)

20 Each

44 Contingent Labor Rate

(Related

Repairs/Services)

50 Each

Section IV - Drive Shaft

45 Light Duty Trucks

(10,000–15,000 lb.

GVW)

5 Each

46 Medium Duty Trucks

(15,001–19,000 lb.

GVW)

10 Each

47 Heavy Duty Trucks

(19,001–50,000 lb.

GVW)

20 Each

48 Contingent Labor Rate

(Related

Repairs/Services)

50 Each

Option Term 3

Section I - Alignment

Title: Heavy Duty Truck Alignments, Steering and Suspension Repairs, Drive Shaft Fabrication and Replacement Parts and Services

Quantity Unit of

Measure Price Per

Hour Unit Cost Total

49 Light Duty Trucks

(10,000–15,000 lb.

GVW)

5 Each

50 Medium Duty Trucks

(15,001–19,000 lb.

GVW)

10 Each

51 Heavy Duty Trucks

(19,001–50,000 lb.

GVW)

20 Each

52 Contingent Labor Rate

(Related

Repairs/Services)

50 Each

Section II - Kingpin

53 Light Duty Trucks

(10,000–15,000 lb.

GVW)

5 Each

54 Medium Duty Trucks

(15,001–19,000 lb.

GVW)

10 Each

55 Heavy Duty Trucks

(19,001–50,000 lb.

GVW)

20 Each

56 Contingent Labor Rate

(Related

Repairs/Services)

50 Each

Section III - Leaf Spring

57 Light Duty Trucks

(10,000–15,000 lb.

GVW)

5 Each

58 Medium Duty Trucks

(15,001–19,000 lb.

GVW)

10 Each

59 Heavy Duty Trucks

(19,001–50,000 lb.

20 Each

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Quantity Unit of

Measure Price Per

Hour Unit Cost Total

60 Contingent Labor Rate

(Related

Repairs/Services)

50 Each

Section IV - Drive Shaft

61 Light Duty Trucks

(10,000–15,000 lb.

GVW)

5 Each

62 Medium Duty Trucks

(15,001–19,000 lb.

GVW)

10 Each

63 Heavy Duty Trucks

(19,001–50,000 lb.

GVW)

20 Each

64 Contingent Labor Rate

(Related

Repairs/Services)

50 Each

Option Term 4

Section I - Alignment

65 Light Duty Trucks

(10,000–15,000 lb.

GVW)

5 Each

66 Medium Duty Trucks

(15,001–19,000 lb.

GVW)

10 Each

67 Heavy Duty Trucks

(19,001–50,000 lb.

GVW)

20 Each

68 Contingent Labor Rate

(Related

Repairs/Services)

50 Each

Section II - Kingpin

69 Light Duty Trucks

(10,000–15,000 lb.

Title: Heavy Duty Truck Alignments, Steering and Suspension Repairs, Drive Shaft Fabrication and Replacement Parts and Services

Quantity Unit of

Measure Price Per

Hour Unit Cost Total

70 Medium Duty Trucks

(15,001–19,000 lb.

GVW)

10 Each

71 Heavy Duty Trucks

(19,001–50,000 lb.

GVW)

20 Each

72 Contingent Labor Rate

(Related

Repairs/Services)

50 Each

Section III - Leaf Spring

73 Light Duty Trucks

(10,000–15,000 lb.

GVW)

5 Each

74 Medium Duty Trucks

(15,001–19,000 lb.

GVW)

10 Each

75 Heavy Duty Trucks

(19,001–50,000 lb.

GVW)

20 Each

76 Contingent Labor Rate

(Related

Repairs/Services)

50 Each

Section IV - Drive Shaft

77 Light Duty Trucks

(10,000–15,000 lb.

GVW)

5 Each

78 Medium Duty Trucks

(15,001–19,000 lb.

GVW)

10 Each

79 Heavy Duty Trucks

(19,001–50,000 lb.

GVW)

20 Each

80 Contingent Labor Rate

(Related

Repairs/Services)

Title: Heavy Duty Truck Alignments, Steering and Suspension Repairs, Drive Shaft Fabrication and Replacement Parts and Services

Quantity Unit of

Measure Price Per

Hour Unit Cost Total

TOTAL

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6. General Conditions - Goods and Services

6.1. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The Contract Documents include WSSC's Procurement Regulations (WSSC Code of Regulations, Title 6, Chapter 6.15), the Solicitation, Invitation for Bids, Bonds, Notice of Award, Notice to Proceed, Change Orders, Drawings, Certificate of Substantial Completion, Specifications, these General Conditions, Special Conditions, Standard Details, Amendments, Addenda, Contract Execution Page, and Federal Contract Provisions when required.

A. The intent of the Contract Documents is that the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation necessary for the proper execution of the Work in accordance with the

Contract Documents and all incidental work necessary to complete the Project in an acceptable manner, ready for use, occupancy or operation by the Commission.

B. In resolving conflicts, errors, and discrepancies within the Contract Documents, the Documents shall be given precedence in the following order:

o Federal Contract Provisions (only if identified and incorporated in the Contract Documents) o WSSC Procurement Regulations o Change Orders o Amendments o Addenda o Special Conditions o General Conditions o Invitation for Bids o Contract Execution Page o Notice to Proceed o Notice of Award o Specifications/Statement of Work o Drawings

6.2. ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT

A. All prices shall remain firm during the initial term of the Agreement. Any subsequent price adjustments, whether increases or decreases, will be considered on an annual basis, at the sole discretion of the

Commission.

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B. The Contractor must submit any requests for price adjustments in writing at least 60 days prior to the desired adjustment date. The baseline for determining price adjustments will be the closing date of the solicitation. All proposed price changes are subject to review and approval by the Commission.

C. Price increases will be capped at a maximum of 10% per year, while price decreases will be capped at a minimum of 10% per year. Pricing adjustments shall be determined using the U.S. Bureau of Labor

Statistics average percentage change for the most recent calendar year, as referenced in the solicitation.

Any requests for such adjustments are not guaranteed.

D. In the event of extraordinary circumstances, including but not limited to significant regulatory changes, tariffs, or other external factors beyond the control of the Contractor, that result in substantial price increases, the Commission may, at its sole discretion, consider adjustments exceeding the 10% cap.

However, such WSSC adjustments are not guaranteed, and the Commission is under no obligation to approve any requests for price increases beyond this limit. To support such requests, the Contractor must provide detailed and verifiable documentation, including but not limited to: invoices from suppliers reflecting increased costs, official government notices of tariff changes, detailed cost analyses, and any other relevant financial records or data. All submissions will be thoroughly reviewed, and approval will be granted solely at the Commission's discretion.

6.3. WORKING HOURS

A. The Contractor will only be permitted access to the Commission's facilities during the general working hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., local prevailing time, Monday through Friday, except on Commission-observed holidays. Any other times will be noted in the solicitation documents.

B. If it becomes necessary for the Contractor to perform work during Commission non-working hours, permission to work must be granted by the Project/Contract Manager. The Contractor will be required to furnish to the Project/Contract Manager a list of the Contractor's employees who will be working. No additional compensation shall be paid for hours worked during non-working hours.

6.4. HOLIDAYS

A. Access to Commission facilities will be denied on holidays. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to determine on which specific dates these holidays are observed by the Commission.

B. The Commission observes the following holidays: New Year's Day (Observed), Martin Luther King

Jr.'s Birthday, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth (Observed), Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

(Observed), General Election Day (even numbered years) and Inauguration Day.

6.5. CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITIES

A. The work to be performed under this Contract will be performed in and around operating facilities.

The Contractor will take all precautions necessary to prevent interference with the Commission's operations.

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6.6. DELIVERY

A. All deliveries made to the Commission Facilities shall be made F.O.B. destination. Receiving hours are from 7:30 A.M. to 11:45 A.M. and 12:45 P.M. to 3:45 P.M., Monday through Friday, except on

Commission holidays (unless otherwise noted in solicitation documents).

6.7. PROPERTY DAMAGE

A. Should any damage to Commission property be caused by the Contractor, employees, or agents of the Contractor, the Contractor will be required to report it to the Commission's Project Manager and make repairs immediately, to the satisfaction of the Commission's Project Manager and at no cost to the

Commission. The Commission may, however, elect to make repairs or replace the damaged property and deduct the cost of repairs or replacement from monies due, or to become due, to the Contractor.

6.8. PACKING LIST

A. A packing list shall accompany every shipment made. Absence of a packing slip or absence of required information may cause refusal of the shipment. The packing list shall contain the following information: Contract number, Master Delivery Release (MDR), and/or Purchase Order number, item description and size, quantity shipped, quantity ordered, quantity backordered, and packing slip number.

Absence of the packing slip and its required information may be cause for rejection of the material and termination of the contract for default.

6.9. CONDITION OF MATERIAL UPON DELIVERY

A. All material shipped shall be protected to ensure against damage in transit; all material shall be in good condition upon delivery. If, upon unloading from a Carrier's truck, any products/materials are found damaged or otherwise unacceptable, the material will be rejected. The Project Manager or designee will notify the Contractor for such damages. The rejected product/material will be loaded on the carrier's truck for return to the Contractor or for other means of disposal at the Contractor's expense.

6.10. STOP WORK

A. Work may be temporarily stopped in the field by the Commission's Project Manager because of weather, poor workmanship, lack of materials, safety violations, or other unforeseen circumstances. If the work stoppage is longer than, or is expected to be longer than 48 hours, a written Stop Work Notice will be issued by the Contract Administrator.

6.11. RIGHT TO BID

A. The Commission reserves the right to advertise for bids any individual proposed project(s) whose estimates exceed those that the Commission feels are reasonable. The Commission also reserves the right to advertise for bid any project whose estimate exceeds 20% of the Contract value.

6.12. EMERGENCY

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A. Notwithstanding the existence of the contract, the Commission reserves the right to order any item required for emergency purposes from any party who can deliver such item to meet the requirements of the Commission, without waiving or voiding any of the terms of the contract.

6.13. WARRANTY

A. The Contractor shall expressly represent, warrant, and agree that all goods, equipment, machinery, materials, services, or work provided or performed on or off Commission premises relative to this

Contract will:

1. Conform in all respects to the Commission's specifications, drawings, requirements, or other descriptions.

2. Be fit for the purpose or purposes of intended use.

3. Conform to all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

4. Be of good quality, merchantable, of good workmanship, or material best suited for the intended purposes, and free from defects of any kind or nature whatsoever.

5. If said equipment, material, service, or work is found to be defective in workmanship, materials or design, fails or is found to be non-conforming with the terms and conditions of this Contract, within

12 months after the date of acceptance, it shall, at the Commission's option, be repaired or replaced at the Commission's location by the Contractor at absolutely no cost to the Commission.

6. All items delivered or supplied hereunder will be free and clear of all liens, encumbrances, claims, and security interests of whatever nature and substance. Upon request, the Contractor shall supply the Commission with documentation satisfactory to it, evidencing the absence of such liens, encumbrances, claims, and security interests.

B. The warranty period shall begin upon final acceptance of the work.

6.14. PAYMENT

A. Payment will be made by Automated Clearing House (ACH) or by WSSC's Procurement Credit Card for the total number of items contained in each delivery (shipment) within 30 days after the shipment has been received, inspected, and accepted by the Commission.

B. Payment will not be made for any material in any given delivery (shipment) until the materials have been properly accounted for as to the quantity, compliance, and acceptance by the Commission in accordance with this Contract. Prompt payment discounts, if any, shall be applicable from the date of acceptance of the materials or the date of receipt of the invoice, whichever is later. Payment will be made upon receipt of a properly executed invoice(s) and in accordance with the provisions of this

Contract.

C. Invoices shall reference the Master Delivery Release, and/or Purchase Order number, be submitted in duplicate based on the appropriate unit prices named in the Bid and addressed as follows:

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Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission

Finance/Disbursements Group

14501 Sweitzer Lane, 11th Floor

Laurel, Maryland 20707-5902

6.15. METROPOLITAN WASHINGTON COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS

A. Bidders are advised that the prices, terms, and conditions of any Contract resulting from this Invitation for Bids will be extended, subject to bidder approval, to any of the members of the Metropolitan

Washington Council of Governments Purchasing Group. Bidders shall indicate in the appropriate space whether they will extend the resultant Contract to any or all of the members of the Metropolitan

Washington Council of Governments Purchasing Group on the attached page.

6.16. CONTRACT SOLE AGREEMENT

A. This Contract constitutes the sole and entire agreement with the Contractor for the Work to be performed.

6.17. SUBCONTRACTING OR ASSIGNMENT

The benefits and obligations hereunder shall inure to and be binding upon the parties hereto, and neither this

Contract nor the obligations or services to be performed hereunder shall be subcontracted, assigned, or otherwise disposed of, either in whole or in part, except with the prior written consent of the Chief Procurement

Officer. Written consent of the Commission's Chief Procurement Officer is also necessary for the substitution of a previously approved subcontractor or assignee.

6.18. UNIFORM COMMERCIAL CODE (UCC) APPLICATION

The parties to this Contract recognize that the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code do not normally apply to the performance of services as distinguished from transactions in goods. However, the parties explicitly agree that for purposes of this Contract, the provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code shall apply, and any dispute arising under this Contract shall be resolved in accordance with the provisions of the Code, unless the

UCC provisions conflict with the General Conditions and Instructions set forth herein or any documents or provisions incorporated by reference.

6.19. PATENTED DEVICES, MATERIALS AND PROCESSES

A. If the Contractor is required or desires to use any design, device, material, or process covered by letters of patent or copyright, he shall provide for such use by a suitable legal agreement with the patentee or owner, and a copy of such agreement shall be filed with the Commission. The Contractor shall pay all applicable royalties and license fees. He shall defend all suits or claims for infringement of any patent right and hold the Commission harmless from loss on account thereof, except that the Commission will be responsible for any such loss when a particular process, design, or the product of a particular manufacturer or manufacturers, as specified, is an infringement of a patent.

6.20. CHANGE ORDERS

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A. The Chief Procurement Officer may, at any time, without prior consent of the Contractor, and without notice to sureties, by written order designated or indicated to be a change order, make any change in the work within the general scope of this Contract.

B. If the Contractor intends to assert a claim for additional compensation or extension of time for completion of the Contract as a result of a change order being issued, the Contractor shall submit a

Claim in accordance with WSSC Code of Regulations, Title 6, Chapter 6.15.580(b).

C. However, nothing in this General Condition shall excuse the Contractor from proceeding with the

Contract as changed. By proceeding with the work, the Contractor shall not be deemed to have prejudiced any claim for additional compensation or an extension of time for completion.

6.21. CLAIMS

A. Any Claim by the Contractor against the Commission arising under or relating to this Contract shall be filed and adjudicated in accordance with the requirements and procedures outlined in WSSC Code of

Regulations, Title 6, Chapter 6.15.580(b).

B. Any Claim by the Commission against the Contractor arising under or relating to this Contract shall be filed in the federal or state courts located in Prince George's County, Maryland, or Montgomery County, Maryland. However, the Commission may assert any set-off amount in any claim filed by the Contractor against the Commission.

C. This Contract and any Claim arising under or relating to it shall be governed in accordance with the law of the State of Maryland.

D. The Contractor shall diligently carry on the Work and maintain the progress schedule during any dispute, appeal, or court proceeding arising from or related to a Claim.

E. No claim by the Contractor shall be allowed if asserted after final payment under this Contract

6.22. MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP

A. All equipment, materials, and components incorporated into the work covered by this Contract shall be new and of the most suitable grade for the purpose intended, unless otherwise specifically provided in this Contract. References in the specifications to equipment, materials, articles, or patented processes by trade name, make, or catalog number shall be regarded as establishing a standard of quality and shall not be construed as limiting competition. The Contractor may, as his option, use any equipment, material, article, or process that, in the judgment of the Chief Procurement Officer, is equal to that named in the specifications, unless otherwise specifically provided in this Contract.

B. All work under this Contract shall be performed in a workmanlike manner. The Chief Procurement

Officer may require, in writing, that the Contractor remove from work any employee the Chief

Procurement Officer deems incompetent, careless, or otherwise objectionable.

6.23. TAXES

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A. Pursuant to MD Code, Tax - General, § 11-220(a), Maryland sales and use taxes do not apply to a sale to the Commission. For purchases made directly by the Commission, the Commission will provide the

Contractor with its Maryland sales and use tax exemption certificate.

6.24. DELAY OF WORK

A. If the performance of all or any part of the work of this Contract is delayed or interrupted (a) by an act of the Chief Procurement Officer in the administration of this Contract that is not explicitly or implicitly authorized by this Contract, or (b) by a failure of the Chief Procurement Officer to act within the time specified in this Contract, or within a reasonable time if not specified, an adjustment (excluding profit) shall be made for any increase in the cost of performance of this Contract caused by the delay or interruption and the Contract shall be modified in writing accordingly. Adjustment shall also be made in the delivery or performance dates and any other Contractual provision affected by the delay or interruption.

B. However, no adjustment shall be made under this General Condition for any delay or interruption to the extent that performance would have been delayed or interrupted by any other cause, including the fault or negligence of the Contractor, or for which an adjustment is provided or excluded under any other provision of this Contract.

C. A delay claim shall be filed according to WSSC Code of Regulations, Title 6, Chapter 6.15.580(b). A delay claim shall not be allowed (a) for any costs incurred more than twenty (20) calendar days before the Contractor shall have notified the Chief Procurement Officer in writing of the act or failure to act involved, and (b) unless the claim, in an amount stated, is asserted in writing as soon as practicable after the termination of the delay or interruption, but not later than the day of final payment under the

Contract.

6.25. SUSPENSION OF WORK

A. The Commission may, at any time, suspend, delay, interrupt or stop the performance of any or all of the work of this Contract by written notice to the Contractor. Suspension of work orders shall not exceed ninety (90) calendar days and, as soon as feasible after a suspension of work order is issued, either the

Contract will be terminated or the suspension of work order will be canceled or extended in writing for a reasonable time beyond the period specified in the order. If an extension of the suspension of work order is necessary, it must be evidenced by a unilateral written modification to the Contract issued by the

Commission.

B. In the event of such suspension of work for an unreasonable period of time, all allowable costs

(excluding profit) which are deemed by the Chief Procurement Officer as reasonably and necessarily incurred by the Contractor in suspending the work shall be paid by the Commission, including all costs incurred during the period of suspension and additional costs incurred in reactivating the work. Such payment shall not duplicate costs included under any prior progress payments. The Contractor must (a) itemize the costs involved, (b) provide satisfactory documentation as required by the Commission, and

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(c) demonstrate that such work as was provided during the suspension was in direct support of overall work to be performed.

C. Both parties also recognize that the Commission may implicitly suspend the work by reasonable delays in its review, comment and action on the submitted data, plans, reports and other documents transmitted to the Commission, for which there shall be no additional compensation.

D. The Commission's right to suspend this Contract is in addition to and not in substitution for the

Commission's right to terminate as stated herein.

6.26. BRIBES

A. A bribe or attempt to bribe any employee or officer of the Commission by the Contractor shall be considered a fraudulent and bad faith act, and shall thus empower the Commission to invoke its rights pursuant to WSSC Code of Regulations, Title 6, Chapter 6.15.570.

6.27. FAILURE TO PERFORM

A. Failure of the Contractor to (a) deliver or perform the required goods within the time specified or within a reasonable time as interpreted by the Chief Procurement Officer or (b) make replacements of rejected articles immediately or as directed by the Chief Procurement Officer shall constitute authority for the

Chief Procurement Officer to purchase in the open market goods of comparable grade to replace the goods not delivered or rejected. On all such purchases, the Contractor shall reimburse the Commission within a reasonable time, as specified by the Chief Procurement Officer, for any expense incurred in excess of Contract prices, including any administrative costs.

B. Should public necessity demand it, the Commission reserves the right to use or consume articles delivered or services performed which are substandard in quality, subject to an adjustment in price to be determined by the Chief Procurement Officer. The Contractor shall not be liable for any excess costs if acceptable evidence has been submitted to the Chief Procurement Officer that failure to perform this

Contract was due to causes beyond the control and without the failure or negligence of the Contractor.

C. The remedies provided in this General Condition are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under any other provisions of this Contract.

6.28. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT

A. Where the Contractor's services have been terminated by the Commission, said termination shall not affect any right of the Commission against the Contractor then existing or which may thereafter accrue.

Any retention or payment of monies by the Commission due to the Contractor will not release the

Contractor from compliance with the Contract Documents.

B. Termination for Default

1. The Contract may be terminated for default in accordance with WSSC Code of Regulations, Title

6, Chapter 6.15.590(c).

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2. The Commission has the right to terminate for default a material breach of the Contract which shall include but not be limited to the following events:

a. the Contractor is adjudged bankrupt or insolvent, or if he makes a general assignment for the benefit of his creditors, or if a trustee or receiver is appointed for the Contractor or for any of his property, or if he files a petition to take advantage of any debtor's act, or to reorganize under the bankruptcy or applicable laws

b. the Contractor repeatedly fails to supply sufficient skilled workmen or suitable materials or equipment,

c. the Contractor repeatedly fails to make prompt payments to subcontractors for labor, materials or equipment,

d. the Contractor fails to prosecute the Work or any separable part thereof with such diligence as to endanger performance of this Contract,

e. the Contractor fails to complete said Work within said time,

f. the Contractor disregards laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, directions or orders of any public body having jurisdiction over the Work, or

g. The Contractor otherwise violates any provision of the Contract Documents.

3. After a termination for default, the Commission may acquire, under the terms and in the manner the

Chief Procurement Officer considers appropriate, supplies similar to those terminated, and the

Contractor will be liable to the Commission for the excess cost of those supplies. However, the

Contractor shall continue the work not been terminated.

4. All finished or unfinished supplies provided by the Contractor and not yet delivered, rendered, and accepted by the Commission shall, at the Commission's option, become the Commission's property.