Purchase of 50 Ton Lowboy Trailer

Effingham County Public Works Department is requesting quotations for the purchase of a 50-ton lowboy trailer, with quotes due January 3, 2023, and a question deadline of December 22, 2022, at 5:00 p.m.

The scope specifies a replacement for the existing Fontaine TB50 NGB trailer meeting detailed capacity and configuration requirements: 100,000-pound load rating over a 12-foot span, 115,000 to 120,000-pound GVWR, three axles rated 20,000 to 25,000 pounds each, 24-foot well length, hydraulic detachable gooseneck, air ride suspension, LED lights, and dual hinged flip-up front ramps. Bidders must submit year, make, and model of the proposed unit and estimated delivery time from notice of award.

The contract is a one-time lump-sum purchase with no renewal options. The award was made to Certified Stainless Services, LLC, doing business as West-Mark, for $67,068.

Bidders must comply with E-Verify affidavits, non-collusion affidavits, drug-free workplace certification, equal opportunity employer status, and insurance requirements: minimum $300,000 commercial general liability, $500,000 workers' compensation and employer's liability, and $300,000 combined single limit for business automobile liability. Submission of W-9 forms, business licenses, professional licensure documentation, and current certificates of insurance prior to award is required. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on the deadline date. The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive technicalities, and select multiple vendors. No advance or progress payments are authorized unless specified in the resulting contract. All obligations are contingent upon appropriated funds from the Effingham County Board of Commissioners.