20 Ton Heavy Duty Deck Over Trailer

This procurement concerns the purchase of a single 20‑ton heavy‑duty deck‑over trailer for the City of Saco’s Public Works Department. The solicitation was opened on April 23 2025, and bids were received from multiple vendors, each offering a new or new‑leftover trailer that meets detailed EPA/DOT‑compliant specifications (frame, tongue, axles, decking, lighting, etc.). The City will evaluate the proposals based on price, compliance, and delivery schedule; the contract will be a firm‑fixed‑price purchase with a 90‑day price‑validity period. No award decision or contract number is yet posted. Key points include: • Detailed technical requirements for the trailer (20‑ton capacity, 8.5 ft × 24 ft + 5 ft dimensions, steel frame, oak decking, LED lighting, etc.). • Bidders submitted prices ranging from $32,127 to $42,550, with delivery terms ranging from 30 days to 100 days ARO. • The City of Saco is sales‑tax‑exempt; payment is due within 30 days of satisfactory inspection after delivery.