Opportunity
Outagamie County #HWY TS26
Outagamie County Seeks Turnkey Installation of 90-Ton Automated Truck Scale for New Hortonia Highway Facility
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
July 28, 2026
Identifier
HWY TS26
NAICS
238290
Outagamie County Highway Department is seeking bids for the installation and commissioning of a 90-ton capacity automated truck scale at its new Hortonia highway facility, as part of a larger construction project.
- Government Buyer: Outagamie County Highway Department (WI)
- Project Scope:
- Turnkey installation, testing, and commissioning of a 40-ft x 11-ft above-ground truck scale system with a 90-ton (180,000 lbs) capacity
- Includes six stainless steel load cells (each rated at 66,000 lbs), 10-inch reinforced composite concrete deck, single-rub safety yellow rails, remote display/indicator, card reader, weight indicator in the main office, and Transcore reader/software
- Optional printer for transaction reports at the scale
- Owner training and field quality control testing required
- Coordination with general contractor and adherence to construction schedules and safety protocols
- Notable Requirements:
- 25-year manufacturer warranty on load cells; 5-year warranty on weigh bridge and electronics
- Compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including 2021 IBC, NFPA, and Wisconsin codes
- No substitutions allowed without prior approval
- References for similar projects required; bid and performance bonds mandatory
- Other Major Equipment in Facility:
- Fuel storage tanks (12,000 gal diesel, 3,000 gal gasoline), fuel dispensers, 3-ton jib crane, fire protection system, HVAC, plumbing, and architectural finishes
- OEMs and Vendors Mentioned:
- Transcore (for card reader and software)
- Unique/Notable:
- The truck scale must be fully integrated with site construction and operational before facility opening.
- The site will be an active construction zone, requiring strict safety and coordination.
Description
Outagamie County is requesting bids for the installation, testing, and commissioning of a new 90-ton automated truck scale at the new highway facility in Hortonia, Wisconsin. The project includes furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary for a fully operational truck scale system, including load cells, concrete deck, remote display, and software. The awarded vendor must coordinate with the general contractor and the Owner to integrate the scale installation with the new building construction and site work. The bid closing date is July 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM CT, and the project requires compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.