Rice lake truck scale

Guadalupe County is seeking competitive sealed bids for a comprehensive truck scale replacement project through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #20-0007. The procurement involves acquiring a new Rice Lake 70' x 11' Multi-Axel Concrete Deck 100-ton capacity electronic truck scale, which includes complete removal of the existing scale, construction of a new concrete pit, and full installation. The project requires precise technical specifications, including NTEP certification, load cells, electronic indicators, remote display, and printer capabilities. The original bid was posted on December 15, 2020, with proposals due on January 27, 2021, at 3:00 pm CST. Key deliverables include the scale system, installation, calibration, and a mandatory 12-year warranty with bi-annual service visits at $600 per visit. Technical requirements mandate specific foundation construction standards, drainage specifications, and compatibility with future Intelligent Imaging Systems (IIS) software integration.

While no specific set-aside designations were mentioned in the documentation, the total project budget is estimated at $133,039.00, broken down as $1,601 for old scale removal, $64,366 for concrete pit construction, and $67,072 for the new truck scale. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors with demonstrated capabilities in heavy-duty scale installation and electronic weighing systems. Vendors will be responsible for any necessary electrical panel upgrades and must meet stringent technical specifications for soil bearing capacity and system performance. No incumbent vendor was identified, and the project appears to be a comprehensive replacement of existing infrastructure. The procurement is specifically for Guadalupe County, though the documentation was also associated with Grimes County in the original posting. Potential respondents should carefully review the technical requirements, particularly the need for compatibility with future imaging and data exchange protocols.