Purchase of Truck Scales for Tooele County Solid Waste

Tooele County Solid Waste is requesting bids for supply and installation of two above-ground steel deck truck scale systems at the Tooele County Landfill, 2830 Bauer Road, Tooele, Utah, with bids due June 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. through utah.bonfirehub.com.

Each scale must be 70 feet long, bidirectional, 11 feet wide with a minimum of five sections, capable of supporting a 40-ton concentrated load with 100-ton total capacity and 20-pound division size. The scope includes NTEP-certified indicators and software, RFID readers with a minimum of 50 vehicle tags, four automated traffic control gates, engineered concrete foundation plans, surge and lightning protection, stainless steel cables, multi-step epoxy paint, and integration with designated software platforms. Bidders must submit current printed specifications, advertising literature, service and repair manuals in electronic and hard copy formats, and detailed quotation sheets with complete equipment specifications. References from up to five previous installations of the same equipment are required.

The contractor must provide a 25-year warranty on load cells and 5-year warranties on weighbridge steel, weighbridge electronics, and surge and lightning protection. All delivery costs are F.O.B. destination; liquidated damages of $500 per day apply for delays beyond the specified delivery date. Delivery and installation are scheduled for approximately December 2026. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance including commercial general liability of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and comply with all applicable federal and state laws.

Award will be made on a best-value basis considering bid price, delivery speed, turnkey project capabilities, specification adherence, installation duration, and vendor experience. Tooele County Solid Waste reserves the right to reject any or all bids, award to other than the lowest bidder, or split the award among multiple contractors.