Purchase Compost Screening Bucket

The Matanuska-Susitna Borough is conducting a procurement for one 4-foot hydraulically operated screening bucket for its Central Landfill, with quotes due by September 9, 2025, at 12:00 PM AKDT through the MSB online Bonfire portal. The screening bucket must meet specific operational requirements, including horizontal shafts with poly or steel stars rotating upwards, a hardened steel-cutting edge, a 2-position mount plate, and compatibility with a high-flow Bobcat A770. The equipment must be capable of screening materials to 1 inch or smaller. Vendors are required to submit completed Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) Certification Forms and Certification Letters as part of their quote submissions. The procurement timeline requires delivery no later than July 30, 2026, to the Central Landfill located at 1201 N. 49th State St, Palmer, AK 99645. Evaluation will primarily focus on the lowest total quote price that meets all specifications and BABA compliance requirements, with quotes over $50,000 potentially being rejected.

The procurement is funded through financial support from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which imposes strict requirements that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials must be produced in the United States unless specifically waived. Vendors must provide a minimum one-year comprehensive warranty on all components, and the contract includes Net 30 payment terms. Delivery costs must be included in the quote price, and the successful vendor will be required to provide an operations manual and conduct a training session upon delivery. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the BABA requirements effectively limit potential vendors to those able to demonstrate U.S. manufacturing origins. The procurement does not specify incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements. Though an exact budget range is not disclosed, the document indicates that quotes exceeding $50,000 may not be accepted, suggesting a relatively constrained procurement budget for this specific equipment acquisition.