Ames Ionwave #2027-044 Addendum 1

Three Used Walking-Floor Municipal Solid-Waste Trailers

The City of Ames is seeking three used walking-floor trailers to transport municipal solid waste at its Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus. - Government buyer: City of Ames, Iowa — Department of Fleet Services, Fleet Acquisition Program; Purchasing office is also identified. - Requested equipment: 3 used walking-floor municipal solid-waste trailers, Spec. ETL 1637–1639; each must be at least 48 feet long. No trailer make, model, or OEM is specified; bidders must identify the manufacturer and model of each offered unit. - Configuration and condition: Tandem, split/spread-axle tandem, and triple-axle configurations are acceptable. Leak resistance is preferred for the walking-floor system. - Bidder information: Provide dimensions, total capacity, trailer and floor-system age, floor manufacturer and type, tarp-system details, known defects or repairs, available options, warranty terms, and operator-manual availability and cost. - Inspection and delivery: Candidate trailers must be available for City inspection, including by live electronic communication. Include a proposed delivery plan; delivery is FOB destination to the City’s Fleet Services facility in Ames, Iowa, with freight and delivery costs included. - Evaluation and acceptance: The City will consider price, condition, suitability, and overall value. Units are paid for individually after inspection and acceptance. - OEMs and vendors: No trailer OEM or commercial vendor is named in the available materials.

Description

The City of Ames is soliciting bids for three used walking floor trailers to transport municipal solid waste at its Resource Recovery and Recycling Campus. Trailers must be at least 48 feet long; bidders are asked to provide details on the trailer, walking floor system, condition, warranty, and other specifications. Various axle configurations, including tandem, split, and triple axle, are acceptable under Addendum 1. Trailers will be evaluated for suitability, condition, and overall value, and selected trailers must be available for inspection.

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