IFB DPW 20-008: Heavy Duty Vehicles

The Town of Amherst, Massachusetts has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of 2020-2022 model year heavy duty (minimum 47,000 pound Gross Vehicle Weight) single-axle combination plow/dump trucks. The Town is also requesting optional bids for a heavy duty triaxle roll-off truck. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 pm on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 to the Town Accountant's Office. The Town reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The bid pricing includes options for sanding attachments, and trade-in vehicles are included as a deduction from the total bid price. The contract will be awarded within 30 days of the bid opening, and successful bidders must provide performance bonds. No pre-bid conference is scheduled. The contract term is for the 2020-2022 model years.

The IFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The IFB does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB does not provide any information on possible award values or budget ranges.