Ames Ionwave #2026-159

City of Ames Solicits Bids for Ten Walking Floor Municipal Solid Waste Trailers

The City of Ames, Department of Fleet Services, is seeking bids for the purchase of ten (10) walking floor trailers for municipal solid waste transport at the Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus. - Government Buyer: - City of Ames, Department of Fleet Services (Fleet Acquisition Program) - Procurement managed by the Finance Office - Products Requested: - Ten (10) walking floor municipal solid waste trailers, triple axle - Minimum 53' length, 100" width, 130 cubic yard capacity - 3/16" thick aluminum sides, air ride suspension, three 25,000 lb axles - Air brakes with anti-lock system, 11R x 22.5 14-ply tires - Side-to-side auto tarp system - Hallco or Keith 3" drive unit walking floor system (OEMs highlighted) - Stainless steel hydraulic lines, LED lighting, ICC conforming steel bumper - Rung-type aluminum ladders, backup camera - All equipment and options to be factory installed where possible - OEMs and Vendors: - Hallco and Keith are specified as acceptable OEMs for the walking floor system - No other specific OEMs or vendors are named; solicitation is open to all qualified manufacturers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All trailers must be current production models meeting detailed specifications (ETL 1630-1639) - Warranty must cover 100% of parts, labor, and shipping - Delivery is FOB Destination to the City of Ames Maintenance Facility - Bidders must provide a delivery plan and warranty details - Dealer or subcontractor-installed items must be disclosed - City reserves the right to reject any or all bids

Description

The City of Ames is soliciting bids for ten (10) walking floor trailers designed for municipal solid waste transportation at the Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus. The trailers must meet specific minimum specifications including dimensions, materials, and features such as air ride suspension, LED lighting, and hydraulic systems. Bidders must submit their proposals by July 24, 2026, and no late submissions will be accepted. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to make awards in the best interest of the City.

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