Refuse Department Cab and Chassis and Automated Side Load Body

The City of Craig, located in Colorado, is soliciting bids for a comprehensive Refuse Department procurement, specifically seeking a new cab and chassis with an automated side load refuse collection body. The procurement targets a current model year truck designed for heavy-duty municipal waste collection operations, capable of handling 300-gallon plastic refuse containers. Technical specifications are extensive, requiring bidders to provide precise compliance information for components including engine, transmission, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and lifting mechanisms. The bid packet mandates that only truck bodies previously demonstrated to the City of Craig will be considered, creating a unique qualification criterion. Bids are due on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers, with the formal bid award scheduled during the May 13th City Council meeting. Bidders must provide detailed technical documentation demonstrating full compliance with the city's rigorous specifications, including warranty provisions of at least 12 months for parts and labor on the cab and chassis.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or specific vendor restrictions. The city is offering a trade-in option for an existing 2010 Peterbilt truck with a LaBrie side load refuse collection body, which may impact the overall procurement economics. While precise budget ranges are not specified in the available documentation, the comprehensive technical requirements suggest a significant capital investment for a municipal-grade refuse collection vehicle. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors who can meet the stringent technical specifications and demonstrate prior successful deployment of similar equipment. The bid packet emphasizes not just equipment specifications, but also the operational effectiveness and reliability required for municipal waste collection services. Potential vendors should be prepared to provide extensive documentation of their vehicle's performance capabilities, warranty terms, and compliance with the city's detailed technical requirements.