Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1303-NEE08-NDM25-134014

Supply and installation of a replacement 75-ton Recycling Transfer Station truck scale

The Town of Needham Department of Public Works is seeking a replacement truck scale and related installation and maintenance for its Recycling Transfer Station. - Government buyer: Town of Needham, Department of Public Works, Recycling & Solid Waste Division. - Procurement: Supply and install one replacement RTS truck scale; remove the existing weighbridge and leave it on-site for Town reuse or scrap. - Scale requirements: 34-by-10-foot precast concrete deck, fully electronic, with at least 75-ton capacity and 80,000-pound concentrated-load capacity. Includes rocker-column load cells, indicators, surge protection, calibration, and integration with existing office instrumentation and printer. - Installation and compatibility: The new scale must fit the existing foundation without structural modifications unless otherwise specified. Build, delivery, installation, and calibration are required within eight weeks of contract execution; installation and operation are to be completed within two consecutive working days after delivery, subject to site readiness. - Warranty and maintenance: Five-year weighbridge warranty and 25-year load-cell warranty. The bid also requests separate pricing for one prepaid five-year preventive-maintenance and calibration agreement, with one scheduled visit each year. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or commercial vendors are named in the provided materials. - Estimated value: Approximately $75,000-$200,000; the solicitation materials do not state a contract value.

Description

The Town of Needham is seeking sealed bids for the purchase and installation of an RTS truck scale. The bid package is available beginning October 1, 2026, online and at the Department of Public Works Administration Office. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 8, 2026; attendance is strongly encouraged but not required. Bids are due October 22, 2026, and must include a bid deposit of at least five percent of the bid value.

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