Landfill trailer tipper

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) is conducting a competitive bid solicitation (Bid #25-194-B) for a fully portable landfill trailer tipper to be used at their 121 Regional Disposal Facility in Melissa, Texas. The procurement seeks one trailer tipper with specific technical requirements, including a 60-foot deck length, A36 steel construction, trunnion-mounted cylinders, a 63-degree tipping angle, and 50-ton lifting capacity. The power unit must feature a John Deere 4045 diesel engine, and the equipment must include comprehensive safety features such as flood lights, trailer restraining safety hoops, and chain tie-downs. A pre-bid meeting was scheduled for Friday, July 25, 2025, at 11:00 AM Central via Webex, with final bid submittals due by Monday, August 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central. Bids could be submitted electronically through ntmwd.bonfirehub.com or delivered/mailed to NTMWD's Procurement Department. The initial contract term is one year, with potential automatic renewals for four additional one-year periods, not to exceed a total of five years. NTMWD intends to award the contract to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The bid tabulation revealed a single bid submission from Phelps Industries, Inc., with a total bid amount of $618,130.00. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the pricing form included options for replacement parts discount and an optional extended 5-year warranty. The bid documents emphasize that the successful vendor may be utilized for future purchases and parts/service throughout the equipment's lifecycle. The procurement includes comprehensive insurance, warranty, and performance requirements typical of municipal equipment procurement. No incumbent vendor information was provided, and there were no specified integration requirements with existing infrastructure. The bid specifications suggest a comprehensive approach to acquiring specialized landfill equipment, with a focus on technical specifications, performance capabilities, and long-term service potential.