Purchase and Delivery of Landfill Third Truck Scale Device and Installation

The City of Brownsville is seeking a qualified vendor to purchase and install a third truck scale for its landfill through Invitation for Bids (IFB) #260-25-EPW-IFB. The procurement involves supplying a 70' x 11' four-module truck scale with a 100,000 lbs load capacity, ensuring full integration with two existing VTC221 Mettler-Toledo scales and scale computers. The scale must meet NTEP Legal-for-Trade requirements with 20 lbs or less increments and load cells with a minimum capacity of 50 metric tons. Cybersecurity is a critical component, with mandatory compliance to NIST Cybersecurity Framework and CIS benchmarks, including data encryption, secure protocols, and strong authentication. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. CT via Teams virtual meeting, with bids due on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. CT. Evaluation criteria will include responsiveness, financial stability, and pricing, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder.

The City of Brownsville is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages proposals from Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Small Business Enterprises (SBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and Labor Surplus Area firms. The procurement is subject to fund availability, and the contract will commence upon City Commission approval and conclude upon completion of the scope of work. Weight & Test Solutions, Inc. has already submitted a bid with a total amount of $98,946.22, though this does not guarantee contract award. Vendors must complete several mandatory forms, including a Non-Collusive Bidding Certification, Conflict of Interest Questionnaire, Drug-Free Workplace Certification, and a Texas Ethics Commission Certificate of Interested Parties. Additional compliance requirements include providing three professional references, disclosing any litigation history, and demonstrating a drug-free workplace policy. The project aims to address increased pressure on the landfill's scale infrastructure by implementing a modern, automated scale system that delivers precise measurements and supports operational needs.