Automatic Tarping Machines

The County of Orange’s Waste & Recycling Division is soliciting competitive bids for the purchase, delivery, and installation of two (2) new Automatic Tarping Machines (40‑ft, Gen III) to be used at two county landfills. The machines must include a Caterpillar C1.1 Tier IV diesel engine, hydraulic drive, wireless remote controls (two handheld transmitters), reinforced brackets, and a full set of safety and maintenance documentation. Delivery is FOB destination to Frank Bowerman Landfill (Irvine, CA) and Prima Deshecha Landfill (San Juan Capistrano, CA). The bid must be submitted electronically by September 30, 2026, with all questions answered by September 18, 2026. Bids are evaluated on the lowest responsive, responsible price; a 5 % preference applies to certified local small businesses or disabled‑veteran businesses. The contract will be for a fixed‑price, 365‑day bid validity period, with the vendor responsible for all travel, taxes, training, and delivery costs. • Quantity: 2 automatic tarp‑ing machines (one per landfill) • Power: Caterpillar C1.1, 26‑30 hp Tier IV diesel engine • Features: hydraulic drive, wireless remote (2 handsets), reinforced brackets, LED lighting, detailed manuals, preventative‑maintenance schedule • Delivery: FOB destination to specified landfill sites in Orange County, CA • Submission: electronic only via OpenGov portal, deadline 3:00 pm Sept 30, 2026 • Questions due: by 3:00 pm Sept 18, 2026 via the portal Q&A section • Preference: 5 % (or 8 % for dual OCLSB/DVBE) discount for qualified local/small businesses • Contract terms: firm‑price, 365‑day bid validity, mandatory insurance, W‑9, and certifications (DUNS, UEI, etc.).