Purchase, Install and Calibration of Fifth-Wheel-Load Cell Systems for two existing Tico Pro Spotter Lift Vehicles

This contract awards Loadman NW, LLC the responsibility to supply, install, and calibrate two fifth‑wheel load‑cell assemblies for existing Tico Pro Spotter lift vehicles owned by the City of Spokane’s Waste‑to‑Energy Facility. The load‑cell systems must be compatible with Holland model # XA‑351‑0305055 fifth wheels, mounted on the vehicle chassis, and include cab‑mounted displays. Work may be performed on‑site or off‑site, but any removal and return costs for the vehicles must be reflected in the cost proposal. The award is a firm‑fixed‑price, single‑award contract resulting from an informal request for proposals (IRFP) that was competitively opened to interested bidders. The City provided detailed safety, environmental, and insurance requirements that the contractor must satisfy, including lock‑out/tag‑out, hot‑work permits, and a one‑year guarantee on labor and materials. • Scope: Purchase, install, and calibrate two fifth‑wheel load‑cell systems for lift trucks. • Vendor: Loadman NW, LLC (sole awardee). • Agency: City of Spokane – Solid Waste Disposal, Waste‑to‑Energy Facility (Washington). • Timeline: Bid due 9 Jan 2024; award 10 Jan 2024; performance expected to begin shortly thereafter. • Contract type: Firm‑fixed‑price lump‑sum with full‑service installation and calibration.