27DPW122C - Purchase & Installation of RTS Truck Scale

The Town of Needham, Massachusetts Department of Public Works is requesting bids on the purchase and installation of a precast concrete truck scale system under IFB 27DPW122C, with sealed bids due October 22, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. and a pre-bid conference on October 8, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at the Recycling Transfer Station, 1421 Central Avenue.

The scope comprises a 34-foot-by-10-foot precast concrete truck scale with minimum 75-ton capacity and concentrated load capacity of 80,000 pounds, complete with rocker-column load cells, electronic indicators, surge protection systems, two 24-inch-by-24-inch manways, and integration with existing office instrumentation. The bid package includes two line items priced as lump sums: the scale with fabrication, installation, and calibration; and a five-year preventative maintenance and calibration agreement. The contractor must remove the existing scale, complete fabrication and delivery within eight weeks of contract execution, and perform installation within two consecutive working days of delivery. All costs including freight must be included in the bid price with no price adjustments, fuel surcharges, or vehicle surcharges permitted.

The scale manufacturer must maintain a minimum of 25 years of experience installing similar systems and a physical servicing address no more than 50 miles from Needham. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three continuous years in business and submit five project references of similar nature and scope completed within the last five years. A 5% bid deposit accompanies proposals; a 50% payment bond is required upon contract execution. The contractor must provide workers' compensation insurance, general liability coverage, and property damage insurance with the Town named as additionally insured, maintain OSHA certification, and comply with Massachusetts prevailing wage law requirements. Contract term commences upon execution and concludes March 31, 2027, with anticipated award in October 2026. Written questions are due October 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.