22 Cubic Yard Automated Side Loading Refuse Truck

The City of Dover issued an Intent‑to‑Bid solicitation (ITB 21‑0033PW) for the purchase of a complete 22‑cubic‑yard automated side‑loading refuse‑collection vehicle (body + chassis). After receiving three bids, the contract was awarded to The Pete Store, a local Delaware vendor, at a lump‑sum price of $289,500. This acquisition will replace or augment the city’s waste‑collection fleet with a modern, automated side‑loader, improving efficiency and reducing manual handling of garbage containers. • Scope of work: supply, deliver, and commission a 22‑cubic‑yard side‑loading refuse‑truck (vehicle body and chassis). • Procurement method: full and open competition with three qualified vendors submitting sealed bids. • Award outcome: single‑award to The Pete Store, the second‑lowest bidder, reflecting a cost‑effective solution for the municipality.