Provo city 32' end dump aluminum travis trailer for public works wastewater department

The City of Provo, Utah is requesting bids on a 32-foot end dump aluminum Travis trailer for the Public Works Wastewater Department under IFB #PR2026001026, with bids due June 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. MDT and written interpretation requests due June 17, 2026. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The trailer is a frameless body design with an 8-inch, 5-stage hoist system; 0.160-gauge welded sheet and post construction; 60-inch side height tailgate; JOST A400 landing gear with 18-inch king pin setting; Intraax suspension with 25K auxiliary lift capability; Meritor ABS braking on outboard cast hubs; and twelve 24.5 x 8.25-inch aluminum wheels with 14-ply radial tires. The specification includes polished aluminum body finish, deluxe outboard LED lights with three LED mark lights per side, front and rear steps, and a 50-inch fifth-wheel height. Requested options include an electric cable tarp system with aluminum front cap (Avalanche or Quicksilver brand), UHMW 3/8-inch by 10-foot material, a 3-inch electric vibrator system mounted behind the doghouse with regulator and oiler, and a third axle with four aluminum wheels and lift button. All materials must be new and unused.

Delivery is FOB destination (Provo, Utah) with liquidated damages of $75.00 per day for delays exceeding the promised delivery date, capped at 60 calendar days. Quoted prices must be net and exclusive of taxes. Manufacturers must provide a minimum 12-month warranty from shipment date. All proposals are binding for 30 calendar days following opening unless extended by mutual consent. Contractors must obtain and maintain comprehensive insurance including commercial general liability of $3 million, commercial automobile liability of $3 million, and professional liability of $3 million. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Bonfire platform at https://utah.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities. Evaluation factors include price, vendor performance history, delivery terms, conformity to specifications, financial ability, and experience.