New/Unused Biosolids Trailer (TMS 116)

The City of Boise is seeking a new/unused biosolids trailer to haul biosolids materials from the West Boise Water Renewal Facility to the Twenty Mile South Farm. The trailer must meet minimum specifications, including a 34-ton net weight semi-trailer with self-unloading conveyor, double row marker lights, and a lift axle with electrical power operation. The contract was awarded to Western Trailers for a total bid of $136,506.00. Key aspects of the contract include the procurement of the trailer, the scope of work, and the terms and conditions of the agreement. The City of Boise reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any irregularities in the bids received. • The trailer must be a new/unused biosolids hauling trailer that meets minimum specifications. • The trailer must be equipped with all advertised standard factory equipment and meet Federal Government requirements. • The City of Boise is exempt from Federal and State taxes and will execute the required exemption certificates. • The contract includes a public agency clause, which allows other public agencies to purchase from the contract. • The contract includes a significant local economic presence clause, which requires the proposer to have a significant local economic presence. • The contract includes a references clause, which requires the bidder to provide at least three current professional references. • The contract includes an equal or equivalent request clause, which allows the bidder to submit an equal or equivalent request for a different product.