Truck Hailing Services

Wayne County, Michigan is soliciting bids for Truck Hauling Services through Invitation for Bid (IFB) #37-25-043, targeting transportation services for the Department of Public Services, Roads Division. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to transport various materials including ditch cleaning spoils, street sweepings, salt, trash, and other materials on an as-needed basis. Bidders must demonstrate at least five years of hauling experience, have completed three comparable projects in the past five years, maintain a service location within 35 miles of the Wayne County Department of Public Services, and possess a fleet of at least five 28-yard trucks capable of performing multiple simultaneous hauling jobs. The bid is due electronically through BidNet Direct by 2:00 PM EST on May 27, 2025, with a virtual bid opening at 2:15 PM the same day. The contract term is three years from the award date, with potential for two one-year extensions at the county's discretion. Evaluation criteria include pricing, experience, fleet capabilities, and potential equalization credits.

The procurement offers potential equalization credits for County Based Enterprises (up to 7%) and Targeted Growth Community Enterprises (2%), indicating opportunities for diverse business participation. The contract includes a cooperative purchasing model through the CoPro+ program, allowing potential contract extension to other municipalities, school districts, and local governmental entities in Michigan. An administrative rebate fee of 1.5% will be collected quarterly from the supplier, distributed among M.A.C., Wayne County, and CoPro+ members. Bidders must complete several mandatory forms, including an Ethics in Contracting Vendor Form and a First Tier Subcontractor Designation Form, which are required for transparency and conflict of interest disclosure. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the bid includes pricing structures for weekday, weekend, and holiday truck services with estimated quantities of 250 hours for weekday services, 50 hours for weekend services, and 50 hours for holiday services. The procurement emphasizes comprehensive documentation, ethical business practices, and opportunities for local and diverse business engagement.