BID #2540 Grapple Truck

The City of Alexandria is soliciting bids for the purchase of a Grapple Truck for the City's Sanitation Department. The bid proposal number is 2540, and bids will be accepted until 10:00 AM CST on November 4, 2025. Bids can be submitted in person, by mail, or electronically through Central Bidding. The City is seeking a new, current model year Grapple Truck with standard equipment and accessories. The truck should be delivered to the City's Motor Pool, and the bid price should include all freight charges. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on October 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the City's Purchasing Department. All vendors wishing to submit bids must attend this conference. The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and the bid specifications and conditions shall be strictly enforced. The City also reserves the right to award the bid by item or by total bid. The bid package should be returned with all pages intact and all specification response columns filled in. Incomplete or missing pages may result in the bid being rejected. The City is exempt from all sales taxes, and a sales tax exempt form will be furnished if requested. The City also encourages participation by minority and disadvantaged business enterprise firms through its AFEAT Program. Key dates and information: * Bid proposal number: 2540 * Bid submission deadline: 10:00 AM CST on November 4, 2025 * Pre-bid conference: October 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM * Delivery location: City of Alexandria Motor Pool * Bid price should include all freight charges * City is exempt from sales taxes Contact information: * City of Alexandria Purchasing Department * Casey Barnes, Buyer * Phone: (318) 441-6162 * Fax: (318) 619-3415 * Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])