Ames Ionwave #2027-044

Three Used Walking-Floor Municipal Solid Waste Trailers

The City of Ames is seeking bids for three used walking-floor trailers to transport municipal solid waste from its Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus. - Government buyer: City of Ames, Iowa — Department of Fleet Services, Fleet Acquisition Program; the bid invitation also identifies the City’s Finance office. - Products: Three used, triple-axle walking-floor municipal solid waste trailers, specification ETL 1637-1639 (IDs 1637, 1638, and 1639). Each trailer must be at least 48 feet long. - OEMs and vendors: No trailer manufacturer, walking-floor OEM, or supplier is named. Bidders must identify the make, model, year, and walking-floor manufacturer and type of the trailers offered. - Bid information requested: Dimensions, cubic-yard capacity, trailer and walking-floor system age, condition, known defects or repairs, tarp-system details, available options, warranty terms, and whether operator manuals are available and at what cost. Leak resistance is preferred. - Notable requirements: Warranty coverage must include 100% of covered parts, labor, and shipping. The City will consider cost, condition, and bidder-provided information, and may inspect candidate trailers. - Delivery and pricing: Include a proposed delivery plan stating schedule, number of deliveries, quantity per delivery, and transportation method. Pricing must include freight and delivery to the City’s Fleet Services facility.

Description

The City of Ames is soliciting bids for three used walking-floor municipal solid waste trailers for transportation at the Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus. The trailers are sought to transport shredded municipal solid waste to the Carroll County, Iowa landfill, and must meet the minimum specifications, including a minimum length of 48 feet. The City will consider purchase cost, trailer condition, and information provided by bidders; final candidate trailers will be inspected. Bids are due November 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT, and must include a proposed delivery plan.

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