March 5, 2026
City of Gallatin
Introduction
The City of Gallatin is requesting sealed bids for the purchase of two (2) custom trailers
for the Gallatin Public Works Department. Bids must be submitted no later than 2:00 PM
on Thursday, March 19, 2026, in a sealed envelope clearly marked “GPW Trailers.”
Scope of Work
Vendors are invited to submit bids for two (2) custom trailers. Bids must meet all
specifications listed below:
- DESCRIPTION – 7 TON 7x20+2 BUMPER
- FRAME – 6” CHANNEL
- TONGUE – 6” CHANNEL WRAP AROUND
- CROSSMEMBERS – 3” CHANNEL ON 16” CENTERS
- JACK – 10K SPRING LOADED DROP LEG
- COUPLER ADJUSTABLE 2 5/16”
- FLOOR – 2X8 PRESSURE TREATED PINE #1 GRADE
- FENDERS 8” CHANNEL
- LIGHTS – SEALED LED
- GATE – 3 LB GRATE WITH BUILT IN RAMPS WITH KICKERS AND
SPRINGS
- STAKE POCKETS AND RUB RAIL
- DOT TAPE
- SAFETY CHAINS
- ADDITIONAL RISER PLATFORM – (7’ WIDE BY 8’ LONG)
- STARTING 7’ FROM FRONT OF TRAILER
- 7” TALL TUBING LEGS (2”X2”1/4”) – 4 ON EACH SIDE
- 5” CHANNEL GRAME WELDED TO TOP OF TUBING LEGS (MAKING
PLATFORM 12” ABOVE TRAILER FLOOR”)
- 3” CHANNEL CROSSMEMBERS ON 16” CENTERS
- 2X8 PLYWOOD #1 GRADE
- PLATFORM WILL HOLD 2 PALLETS OF CONCRETE WEIGHING APPROX
6,000LBS
- PLATFORM IS INTENDED TO BE SLIGHTLY ABOVE THE FENDERS FOR
EASY LOADING OF PALLETS WITH A FORKLIFT.
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Evaluation of Proposals
The City of Gallatin will award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive
bidder meeting specifications, quality, and performance standards per the Municipal
Purchasing Act of 1983. Award criteria include:
Completeness of response
Cost
Quality of service
Quality of product
Delivery time
Contract Award
The City of Gallatin reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and waive
informalities. The contract will be awarded based on the evaluation criteria. If the lowest
bidder is unavailable when needed, the city may proceed with the next lowest bidder.
Question Submissions
Gallatin Public Works
Attn: Roger Thurber
641 Long Hollow Pike
Gallatin, TN 37066-2601
Telephone: 615-451-5909
Proposal Submission
ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE SEALED AND CLEARLY MARKED "GPW
Trailers."
Bid Due Date: March 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM
Finance Department
Attn: Scott Beaman
132 West Main Street, Room 106
Gallatin, TN 37066-3232
Telephone: 615-451-5899
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Compliance Requirements
Iran Divestment Act
By submitting this bid, each bidder certifies under penalty of perjury that they are not on
the list created under §12-12-106.
Boycott of Israel
The contractor certifies that it is not engaged in and will not engage in a boycott of Israel
as defined in Tenn. Code Ann. § 12-4-127.
Title VI
It is the policy of the City of Gallatin to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil
Rights Act of 1964; 49 CFR, Part 21; related statutes and regulations to the end that no
person shall be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of, or be
subjected to discrimination under any program or activity on the grounds of race, color,
sex, age, disability or national origin.
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Price Sheet
Company: _____________________
Trailers (2) $: ___________________
Vendor Information
Name of Company: ____________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________
Telephone: __________________________________________
Signature: __________________________________________
Print Name: _______________________________________
Title: _____________________________________________
Email Adress: ______________________________________
Date: ______________________________________________
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This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.