Vibrating Screen Bucket

The City of Boston Procurement Office is soliciting bids for one vibrating screen bucket for the Boston Police Department, with bids due September 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EDT and delivery required by October 7, 2026.

The specified equipment is a Remlinger model VSB-700-70 featuring a 70-inch screening bucket with 7/8 cubic yard capacity, quick-change screens, and a skid-loader quick-attach system, including additional 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch screens or approved equivalent products. The solicitation is performance-based; while a specific brand is referenced, equivalent products meeting or exceeding the stated standards are acceptable. Bidders must submit detailed specifications with their bids and confirm the number of days required for delivery from the award date.

Delivery is to BPD Facilities at 400 Frontage Road, Boston, Massachusetts 02118. Pricing must include any shipping charges and additional fees.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specifications. The City of Boston Standard Contract General Conditions apply, requiring compliance with Massachusetts law, nondiscrimination standards, worker's compensation insurance, prevailing wage requirements where applicable, conflict of interest laws, and CORI policy standards. Bidders must certify that they are not debarred or suspended from doing business with federal, state, or local governments and attest that bids are submitted in good faith without collusion or fraud.

The Truck Side Guard Ordinance applies to motor vehicles weighing over 10,000 pounds and semi-trailers exceeding 26,000 pounds total weight used in performance of City contracts; vendors must equip vehicles with properly installed side guards, convex mirrors, cross-over mirrors, and blind-spot awareness decals meeting specified dimensional requirements and obtain inspections before commencing work.