Pueblo water - flatbed tilt deck trailer

The Board of Water Works of Pueblo, Colorado (Pueblo Water) has issued Invitation to Bid ITB-25-044 for a Flatbed Tilt Deck Trailer to be used by its Facilities, Operations, and Maintenance department. The procurement specifically seeks one (1) new 17' tandem axle, full bed tilt deck, bumper pull trailer with precise technical requirements including 11,000lbs GVWR, 12' x 7' deck, and electric brakes. The bid was posted on July 17, 2025, with proposals due by 1:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on August 1, 2025, and a contract period spanning August 2, 2025 through October 31, 2025. The solicitation will be awarded on an all-or-none basis, with Pueblo Water reserving the right to negotiate if only one responsive proposal is received. Potential bidders must adhere to comprehensive technical specifications outlined in the attached ITB document and demonstrate compliance with the trailer's detailed performance and structural requirements.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. Payment terms include flexible options such as Net 15, Net 30, Net 60, Due on Receipt, P-Card, and Check/ACH. Pueblo Water has built flexibility into the procurement by allowing potential price adjustments due to tariffs, supply chain disruptions, or unforeseen market conditions, with strict documentation requirements. The agency is tax-exempt and will receive the trailer at its warehouse located at 707 W. 3rd Street, Pueblo, CO 81003. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement suggests a standard market-rate acquisition for a specialized trailer with specific technical capabilities. Vendors will be expected to provide comprehensive documentation and potentially negotiate pricing based on market conditions, with any price adjustments viewed as pass-through costs without additional markup.