ADVERTISEMENT TO ACCEPT BIDS FOR THE SALE OF A TOWN OWNED 2025 KENWORTH PUMP TRUCK

TOWN OF COVENTRY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
ADVERTISEMENT TO ACCEPT BIDS
FOR THE SALE OF A TOWN OWNED
2025 KENWORTH PUMP TRUCK
TOWN OF COVENTRY, RI
OCTOBER 2026
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TOWN OF COVENTRY
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
1670 Flat River Road, Coventry, RI 02816
401-822-9183 Fax 401-822-9141
ADVERTISEMENT TO ACCEPT BID
FOR THE SALE OF A TOWN OWNED
2025 KENWORTH PUMP TRUCK
TOWN OF COVENTRY, RHODE ISLAND
Accepting sealed bid for the sale of a Town owned 2025 Kenworth Pump Truck, that the Town of
Coventry is advertising for sale, will be received at the Office of the Town Clerk, Coventry Town
Hall, 1670 Flat River Road, until 10:00 a.m. on November 4, 2026, at which time they will be
opened and read aloud.
No bidder may withdraw his Bid within 30 days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
The Town of Coventry reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any formalities in a bid,
to make awards to separate bidders, to make awards to more than one bidder or to accept that bid
or bids which in the judgment of the awarding authority is in the best interest of the Town.
The Bid Envelope must be clearly marked "2025 Kenworth Pump Truck".
TOWN OF COVENTRY
Joanne Amitrano
Town Clerk
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INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS
ARTICLE I - RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS
Sealed Bid for the sale of a Town owned 2025 Kenworth Pump Truck will be received by the
Town of Coventry, Rhode Island. at the Office of the Town Clerk, 1670 Flat River Road,
Coventry, Rhode Island until 10:00 a.m. on November 4, 2026.
Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on the above day and date at the above address in the
Town Council Chambers. The minimum starting bid shall be $ 195,000.00 with no exceptions.
Each Bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope addressed to the Town Clerk and clearly labeled
"2025 Kenworth Pump Truck". The envelope shall also bear the name of the bidder and his
address.
If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the Bid must be enclosed in a second sealed
envelope addressed to the Town Clerk, Town of Coventry, Rhode Island, Coventry Town Hall,
1670 Flat River Road Coventry, RI 02816 and labeled "BID DOCUMENTS."
The Owner may consider informal any bid not prepared and submitted in accordance with the
provisions hereof and may waive any informalities in or reject any or all bids. Conditional or
qualified bids will not be accepted. Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be
considered unless the time has been extended by mutual agreement between the Owner and the
bidder.
ARTICLE 2 - PREPARATION OF BID
Each bid must be submitted on the prescribed form. All blank spaces for bid prices must be filled
in, in ink or typewritten, both in words and in figures. All bids must be prepared in conformity
with and shall be based on and submitted subject to all requirements of the Specifications together
with all Addenda thereto.
ARTICLE 3 - TELEGRAPHIC MODIFICATION
Any bidder may modify his bid by telegraphic communication at any time prior to the scheduled
closing time for receipt of bids, provided such telegraphic communication is received by the
Owner prior to the closing time, and provided further, the Owner is satisfied that a written
confirmation of the telegraphic modification over the signature of the bidder was mailed and
postmarked prior to the closing time. The telegraphic communication should not reveal the bid
price but should provide the addition or subtraction or other modifications so that the final price or
items will not be known by the Owner until the sealed bid is opened. If written confirmation is not
received within two days from the closing time, no consideration will be given to the telegraphic
modification.
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ARTICLE 4 - CONDITIONS
Erasures or other changes in the bid must be explained or noted over the signature of the bidder.
ARTICLE 5 - WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS
Bids may be withdrawn personally or on written or telegraphic request dispatched by the bidder
time for delivery in the normal course of business prior to the time fixed for the opening, provided
that written confirmation of any telegraphic withdrawal over the signature of the bidder is placed in
the mail and postmarked prior to the time set for the opening of the bids. Negligence on the part of
the bidder in preparing his bid confers no right of withdrawal or modification of his bid after such
bid has been opened.
No bidder may withdraw his bid within thirty (30) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
ARTICLE 10 - METHOD OF AWARD HIGHEST QUALIFIED BIDDER
If at the time this Contract is to be awarded to the highest qualified bidder, submitted by a
responsible qualified bidder that exceeds the minimum bid amount as determined by the Owner.
ARTICLE 19 - LAWS AND REGULATIONS
The bidder's attention is directed to the fact that all applicable State laws, municipal ordinances,
and rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over the sale of the asset, shall
apply to the Bid as though the same herein were written in full.
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BID SPECIFICATIONS
The following are the bid specification parameter for consideration
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* 2025 Kenworth Pump Truck
* 31,028 Original Miles
* 2,125 Engine Hours
* Front axle, 20,000 lbs.
* Rear axle, 40,000 lbs.
* Gross Vehicle Weight 60,000 lbs.
* PACCAR PX-9 engine, 350 hp
* Allison Automatic Transmission with Locking Differential Interlock
* Single Frame with Air Ride Suspension
* 4,000-gallon Carbon Steel Tank
* 4" Intake and 6" Discharge with hoses
* Aluminum Wheels, 24" Aluminum Toolbox and Rear Camera
* 200-gallon exterior tank. Wash-down Pump, AMT 58 gpm
* Painted White Cab and White Tank
* Rear Manway and Hose Reel, Electric HANNAY
* STARTING MINIMUM BID SHALL BE NO LESS THAN
$ 195,000.00
THIS IS NOT THE FULL EXTENT OF THE
2025 KENWORTH PUMP TRUCK SPECIFICATIONS
PLEASE SEE THE ENCLOSED DESCRIPTION AND PHOTOGRAPHS
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BID FORM
BID:
Bid amount for this Proposal- $___________________________________________
WRITTEN IN WORDS:
_________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
BIDDER: _______________________________________________________
BY: ______________________________________________________
TITLE: _______________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________
PHONE: _______________________________________________________
EMAIL: _______________________________________________________
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ANTI-COLLUSION CERTIFICATE FOR CONTRACT AND FORCE ACCOUNT
Title 23, United States Code, Section 112(c), requires, as a condition precedent to approval
by the Director of Public Works of the contract for this work, that there be filed a sworn statement
executed by, on behalf of, the person, firm, association, or corporation to whom such contract is to
be awarded, certifying that such person, firm, association, or corporation has not, either directly or
indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action
in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with such contract. This sworn statement
shall be in the form of an affidavit executed and sworn to by the successful bidder before a person
who is authorized by the Laws of this State to administer oaths. If the original of such sworn
statement is not signed and submitted, the bid will not be considered responsible.
In order to comply with the above-noted Section 112(c), every bidder must complete the required
certification statement.
A bidder will not be considered for award of contract under this invitation for bid unless such
bidder completes the following required certification statement prescribed below:
To the Town of Coventry
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
COUNTY OF _________________________
I, (name of party signing affidavit) (title),
being duly sworn, do depose and say: On behalf of (name of Contractor),
of that said Contractor has not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any
agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free
competitive bidding in connection with the Coventry contract.
BIDDER: __________________________________
By: _______________________________________
(print name)
Signature: __________________________________
Sworn to before me this day of , 2026
My commission expires .
Signature and Seal of Notary Public
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ANTI-KICKBACK ACKNOWLEDGMENT
ALL BIDDERS/OFFERORS MUST ATTEST TO THE FOLLOWING:
The vendor acknowledges, under the pains and penalties of perjury, that he/she has not been
offered, paid, or solicited for any contribution or compensation, nor has he/she been granted a
gift, gratuity, or other consideration, either directly or indirectly by any officer, employee or
member of the governing body of the Town of Coventry who exercises any functions or
responsibilities in connection with either the award or execution of the project to which this
contract pertains.
Further, the vendor acknowledges, under the pains and penalties of perjury, that he/she has not
offered, paid, or solicited by way of any contribution or compensation, nor has he/she granted
a gift, gratuity or other consideration either directly or indirectly to any
officer, employee, or member of the governing body of the Town of Coventry who exercises
any functions or responsibilities in connection with either the award or execution of the project to
which this project or contract pertains.
SIGNATURE OF BIDDER
DATE
TITLE
COMPANY
Title of RFP:
_________________________________________________________________________
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