Refuse tipper compatible open top 100 cubic yard trailer

Greenville County Procurement Services Division has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) #23094 for a Refuse Tipper Compatible Open Top 100 Cubic Yard Trailer for the Solid Waste Division. The procurement seeks a specialized aluminum trailer designed to transport various waste materials including construction debris, brown goods, branches/limbs/stumps, and municipal solid waste. The trailer must be compatible with a 42' tipper length, constructed to withstand rough terrain, and capable of making 3-5 daily trips from a transfer station to the landfill working face. The trailer specifications require a minimum length of 48 feet, width of 96 inches, and wall height of 100 inches, with a one-year warranty on parts and service. The evaluation criteria will be equally weighted across four dimensions: responsiveness to the IFB, cost, ability to meet specifications, and references, with each criterion scored on a 0-5 point scale. Key dates include a pre-proposal meeting on February 21, 2023, proposal submissions due by March 17, 2023 at 3:30 pm, anticipated contract award on March 31, 2023, and contract negotiations to occur between March 31 and April 14, 2023.

The solicitation encourages participation from Minority or Woman-Owned Business Enterprises (MBE/WBE) and requires compliance with the Illegal Immigration Reform Act. Vendors must provide comprehensive references and submit a completed Substitute W-9 form detailing their taxpayer identification information. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement includes line items for the trailer, transportation, additional fees, and applicable taxes, with an optional extended warranty. The county has included a sample construction agreement template that suggests potential contractual terms, including potential liquidated damages of $250 per calendar day for failure to complete work on time and standard insurance requirements of $1,000,000 in comprehensive general liability and automobile liability coverage. No incumbent vendors are specifically identified in the documentation, and the solicitation appears open to qualified vendors who can meet the detailed trailer specifications and performance requirements.