IFB 26-020 25 YD Rear Loader Packers (Re-Bid)

City of Shreveport
Solicitation Form for Commodities
INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) #26-020
25 YD REAR LOADER PACKERS (RE-BID)
INDEX OF BID FORMS Page Numbers
Invitation for Bid (Do not return with bid) 2
Bid Prices/Signature Page (COS BID FORM #1) 3-14
IF ANY OF THE ABOVE COS BID FORMS ARE OMITTED, THEN YOUR BID MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED
OR ACCEPTED.
INDEX OF REFERENCE ITEMS INCLUDED HEREIN
All information listed below should not be returned with your bid. It shall remain part of the bid by reference
only.
Special Instructions to Bidders 15-19
Adjudicated Property Affidavit 20
Felony Conviction / E-Verify Statement 21
Format for the Return Envelope 22
INDEX OF REFERENCE ITEMS NOT INCLUDED HEREIN THAT ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE WITH THE SAME FORCE
AND EFFECT AS IF SET FORTH IN FULL TEXT. SHOULD ANY OF THESE BE IN CONFLICT WITH THOSE LISTED HEREIN, THE
MORE STRINGENT WILL APPLY.
The General Contract Clauses (Section 20), the Standard Instructions/Conditions for Request for Proposals (Section 30) will no longer
be incorporated in solicitations but will be incorporated by reference in the City of Shreveport (hereinafter the City) book of Standard
Solicitation Instructions / Provisions and General Contract Clauses; which are available at www.shreveportla.gov (click on Business, then
on Bids & RFPs). If you do not have a computer, you can use one of the public use computers that are available at the Shreve Memorial
Library or at most library branches.
The Felony Conviction/E-Verify Affidavit must be submitted by the lowest responsive Bidder after the opening.
Revised 01-20-21
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AN INVITATION FOR YOU TO RESPOND WITH A FORMAL SEALED OR ELECTRONIC BID
March 31, 2026
DATES ADVERTISED: Date Posted: March 31, 2026
April 7, 2026
DO NOT RETURN THIS PAGE-FAXED OR EMAILED BIDS NOT ACCEPTED
INVITATION FOR BID (IFB)
BIDS MUST BE DELIVERED TO:
City of Shreveport
City of Shreveport
Office of the Purchasing Agent
OR GO TO
BIDNETDIRECT.COM TO
Renee Anderson, Purchasing Agent Government Plaza-Suite 610
SEND ELECTRONIC BID
MBA, CPPO, CPPB, NIGP-CPP 505 Travis Street
Shreveport, LA 71101-3042
BID MUST BE RECEIVED NOT LATER THAN 2:00 P.M. ON: April 21, 2026 THEN PUBLICLY OPENED
THIS IS NOT AN ORDER Bid Number IFB # 26-020
BID TITLE: 25 YD REAR LOADER PACKERS (RE-BID)
PREBID CONFERENCE: N/A
EMAIL QUESTIONS TO: debra.walker@shreveportla.gov 7 working days before the opening or fax to: 318-673-5408
BID BOND IS NOT REQUIRED. Estimated Expenditure: $2,450,000.00 per year
Bids received after the time specified for opening cannot be considered for an award.
COMMODITY BIDS
For paper bids, if you do not provide all of the required COS Bid Forms or the information required on the bid forms, then your
bid may be declared as non-responsive. The bid forms are clearly identified as COS Bid Form #1, 2 & etc. near the top right of the
page. If you have any questions, please call Renee Anderson at 318-673-5450.
ELECTRONIC BIDS/BID NOTICES
The City of Shreveport listing of current bids are posted on BidNetDirect.com. To view the general bid information and receive
bid notices by email, register with BidNetDirect. Registration is free. Vendors/Contractors (vendors) have the option to submit
bids & bid bonds, electronically or by paper copy. Solicitation documents are also available at www.shreveportla.gov/Solicitations.
BidNetDirect shall be the official source for bid documents.
To register please go to: https://www.bidnetdirect.com/public/user-registration. If you need help registering or with training or
completing an e-bid, please call 800-835-4603, Option 2 or email support@bidnet.com. If an electronic bid is submitted, provide
your state contractor's license number when the bid with alternates amounts to $50,000 or more. To request copies of bids by e-
mail, send your request to debra.walker@shreveportla.gov.
The City of Shreveport reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive minor informalities.
Important- If you consider the specifications as restrictive or have a problem with this document, please contact
the Purchasing Agent at least five days before the bid opening at (318) 673-5450.
Revised 01-20-21
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BID PRICES/SIGNATURE PAGE
(RETURN ONE ORIGINAL AND ONE COPY WITH YOUR BID)
COS BID FORM #1
I agree to furnish all items for the prices as listed below in accordance with all the specifications, terms and conditions listed
herein, or with exceptions as listed on the deviation page.
IFB 26-020 Bid Title: 25 YD REAR LOADER PACKERS (RE-BID)
ITEM EST. AMT. UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE
U/M DESCRIPTION
# (A) (B) (C)
1 10 EA. 25 YD REAR LOADER PACKERS $ $
GRAND TOTAL: $
Estimated delivery time is after receipt of purchase order.
Additional units may be purchased by the City at the same prices listed above for as long as these models are available or
until: , 20 . If date is not provided, then prices will be guaranteed for as long as the
above models are available. If mutually agreeable with successful bidder and other public agencies this bid will
be made available to them.
The City reserves the right to renew any resultant contract(s), if mutually agreeable with the contractor, for four additional
years in one-year increments with price changes limited to paragraph 7, Price Changes, in the Special Instructions to
Bidders herein.
BID ACCEPTANCE AND DELIVERY (Prices bid must be firm for a minimum of 45 days). In compliance with the Invitation,
and subject to all conditions thereof, the bidder offers and agrees, if this bid is accepted within 45 days from date of opening,
to furnish any or all items quoted on at prices as set forth after the item and to make delivery F.O.B destination.
I certify that this bid is made without prior understanding, agreement, or connection with any corporation, firm, or person
submitting a bid for the same items/services and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud. Acting on behalf of
the bidder, this is to attest that the undersigned is a duly authorized representative of the above captioned firm, corporation,
or business and has read Sections 10, & 20, as referenced on the previous page.
BIDDERS NAME/ADDRESS: NUMBER OF ADDENDA RECEIVED (If NONE-write 0 or N/A or none,
etc.):
N/A OR:
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE(MANUAL): AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (TYPED OR PRINTED):
TITLE: DATE:
PHONE NUMBER(S) EMAIL ADDRESS:
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CITY OF SHREVEPORT LA
BID SPECIFICATIONS
25 CUBIC YARD HIGH COMPACTION REAR LOADING
REFUSE COLLECTION TRUCK
INTENT:
This specification describes a hydraulically actuated packer body and chassis of the rear loading type with
the following minimum specifications necessary to perform the work assigned. The body shall be capable
of compacting and transporting refuse to a landfill or transfer station and dispensing the load by means of
hydraulically ejecting the load from the body. The manufacturer shall have produced this refuse collection
equipment for a period of at least ten (10) years. Initial _________
GENERAL TERMS:
The manufacturer of all equipment provided under this contract shall be ISO 9001 certified. All equipment
furnished under this contract shall be new, unused and the same as the manufacturer's current production
model. Accessories not specifically mentioned herein, but necessary to furnish complete unit ready for use,
shall also be included. Unit shall conform to the best practice known to the body trade in design, quality of
material and workmanship. Assemblies, sub-assemblies and component parts shall be standard and
interchangeable throughout the entire quantity of units as specified in this invitation to bid. The equipment
furnished shall conform to ANSI Safety Standard Z245.1-1999, and shall be manufactured in the United
States of America.
Bidder shall have Brick and Mortar Service Facility for Refuse Body located within 225 miles of City of
Shreveport. This facility shall be staffed with factory-trained technicians as well as have adequate parts on
hand for maintaining equipment. No third-party arrangements will be accepted. Initial________
GUARANTEE: (provide copy of warranty statement with bid submittal)
The body shall be covered by a Twelve (12) month warranty.
PARTS MANUAL:
Bidder shall furnish complete parts, maintenance, and operator's manual with each body sold.
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IFB 26-020 PURCHASE 25 YD REAR LOADER PACKERS (RE-BID)
BIDDER SHALL COMPLETE BY CHECKING THE FOLLOWING.
IF NOT COMPLIANT, STATE SPECIFICALLY ITEM BEING OFFERED
DESCRIPTION YES NO OFFERED
CAPACITY
The packer body shall have a capacity, excluding the receiving hopper, of not less
than: 25 Yd3
The hopper shall have a capacity of three and ninety-four hundredths (3.94) cubic
yards.
The structural integrity of the body shall allow high-density loading of 1,000
pounds per cubic yard of normal refuse.
BODY CONSTRUCTION
The body interior shall have a smooth floor without a trough. The sides and roof
shall also be smooth. (No Exceptions)
The body shall have a street side access door to allow entrance to body for
service.
In order to prevent damage from corrosion and fire, no hydraulic cylinders, valve
or other hydraulic components shall come in contact with refuse packed into the
body.
Body sides & roof shall be of curved stress skin construction interfacing with the
corner mainframe bolsters. Rear bolsters shall be formed channel @ the major
upper & lower connecting points of the mainframe. Front bolster shall be a
formed channel @ the major upper & lower connecting points. All sidewall and
roof members shall be continuous welded.
Body roof shall be minimum 8 gauge, 80,000 PSI minimum yield hi-tensile steel
sheet fully welded to a full length 11 gauge 50,000 PSI yield roof crown rail to
contain and dissipate forces equally through the body structure
Body sides shall be minimum 8 gauge, 80,000 PSI minimum yield high tensile
steel sheet, fully welded to roof crown rail and to a floor skirt rail.
Rear mainframe body side bolsters shall be contoured shaped to sidewall with,
minimum 7 gauge 80,000 PSI minimum yield. Reinforcement bolsters shall be
full welded to the curved body side sheets.
Body Floor shall be flat full width and must not have inboard guide rails or a
trough. Floor shall be a minimum 7 gauge 80,000 PSI minimum yield steel
sheet.
Floor longitudinals (long members) shall be a formed trapezoidal shape with a
base sill of 7 gauge 80,000 PSI minimum yield formed steel channels and shall
be continuous welded to the floor sheet.
Floor cross members shall be 7 gauge 80,000 PSI minimum yield steel channels.
Cross members shall be interlaced through the long members on approximately
18" centers to fully support the floor. Cross members shall be full width, single
piece. (No Exceptions)
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IFB 26-020 PURCHASE 25 YD REAR LOADER PACKERS (RE-BID)
BIDDER SHALL COMPLETE BY CHECKING THE FOLLOWING.
IF NOT COMPLIANT, STATE SPECIFICALLY ITEM BEING OFFERED
DESCRIPTION YES NO OFFERED
TAILGATE CONSTRUCTION
Tailgate sides shall be single piece 3/16" 150,000 PSI minimum yield abrasion
resistant plate steel.
Tailgate side reinforcement shall consist of 11 gauge 50,000 PSI formed steel
channels fully welded to the perimeter edge of the tailgate side sheets. An
interlaced network of 11 gauge 50,000 PSI and 7 gauge 80,000-PSI minimum
yield formed steel channels shall also be fully welded to the tailgate side for
superior support.
Hopper floor shall be minimum 3/16" 150,000 PSI minimum yield 321 BHN
abrasion resistant steel plate.
Hopper floor lateral reinforcement shall consist of a 3/16" 80,000 PSI minimum
yield formed "Z" channel crossmember. Forward hopper reinforcements shall be
provided by a lateral network of 3/16" 80,000 PSI and 3/8" 50,000 PSI minimum
yield formed steel channel crossmembers.
Hopper front compaction face shall be minimum 5/16" 150,000 PSI minimum
yield abrasion resistant steel plate.
Tailgate shall be equipped with heavy duty 1" diameter turnbuckles, one on each
side of body, to secure the tailgate in the closed position against the body to
prevent leakage.
Two (2) grab handles shall be located on each side of the tailgate for operator
safety and comfort. One handle is to be mounted horizontally above the riding
step. The other shall be mounted in the vertical plane, with the bottom edge no
less than 44" above the steps. The latter shall also be attached to the rearward
face of the perimeter of the tailgate reinforcement.
The rear steps shall be bolt-on design fabricated from 12 gauge, 3 diamond Grip
Strut, slip resistant, self-cleaning material. Located on each side of the tailgate,
they shall provide footing area for a single rider. The steps must conform to
ANSI standards.
The tailgate shall be raised with two (2) single acting 4" bore hydraulic cylinders.
The cylinders shall incorporate an integral orifice, which will limit the descent
speed of the tailgate in the event of hydraulic failure.
The tailgate shall be equipped with a one piece, removable rubber gasket. The
gasket, which shall have a durometer rating of 35-45 and tensile strength of
1500-1800 PSI shall extend across the entire bottom width of the tailgate and
provide for watertight seal vertically up the side for no less than 21".
The hopper sill shall be formed from 3/16", 80,000-PSI high tensile steel.
Tailgate spill troughs shall be included on both curbside and street side
A single work light shall be included to illuminate the hopper area.
The rear hopper area shall be equipped with a tailgate-to-driver buzzer system
installed on both the curbside and street side of the hopper.
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IFB 26-020 PURCHASE 25 YD REAR LOADER PACKERS (RE-BID)
BIDDER SHALL COMPLETE BY CHECKING THE FOLLOWING.
IF NOT COMPLIANT, STATE SPECIFICALLY ITEM BEING OFFERED
DESCRIPTION YES NO OFFERED
PACKING MECHANISM
Packing cycle control shall be mechanical, lever operated on the right hand side
of the tailgate. A two lever design, the operator shall have the capability to start,
stop and reverse the direction of any function at any time throughout the packing
cycle.
Packing mechanism control valve shall be centrally located within the upper
confines of the hopper, under upper light crossmembers.
The packing cycle time is no greater than 17-19 seconds. Operator reload time
is greater than 6-8 seconds.
Packing mechanism shall consist of two primary structures, the upper packing
panel and the packing blade.
UPPER PACKING PANEL
The upper packing panel shall be mounted to the tailgate weldment with two (2)
sets of upper and lower link arms. Each upper link arm shall be secured to the
panel and tailgate with two (2) induction hardened cold drawn steel pins. The
lower link arms shall be connected to the tailgate with induction hardened pins
and to the panel with heat treated, induction hardened cold rolled steel hinge
pins.
The upper packing panel shall be constructed from 3/16" 150,000 PSI minimum
yield, abrasion resistant steel plate in all areas of refuse contact. The packing
blade hinge lugs shall be constructed from 50,000 PSI minimum yield steel plate.
Primary compaction by the upper panel shall be accomplished with two (2)
double acting 5" bore hydraulic cylinders. Located outside of the hopper
confines, the cylinders shall produce a minimum force of 73,600 pounds.
Forward hinged side doors on each side of the tailgate shall provide access to
the outside cylinders. The doors shall be easily opened without hand tools. The
side doors shall prevent operator contact with the packing mechanism
components as well as protect the components from the outside elements.
PACKING BLADE
The packing blade shall be mounted to and pivot on the upper panel hinge lugs
with heat treated, induction hardened cold rolled steel pins.
The packing blade shall be constructed with 3/16" 150,000 PSI minimum yield,
abrasion resistant steel plate and capable of resisting shearing and breaking
forces of large objects during the compacting cycle.
Pre-compaction by the packing blade shall be accomplished with two (2) double
acting, 5 12" bore cushioned hydraulic cylinders. Located inside the hopper
confines, the packing blade cylinders shall produce a minimum force of 111,670
pounds (33.25 PSI).
All packing mechanism links shall have replaceable hardened steel bushings for
extended service life. Wear shoes or rollers shall not be acceptable in high
compaction packing mechanisms.
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IFB 26-020 PURCHASE 25 YD REAR LOADER PACKERS (RE-BID)
BIDDER SHALL COMPLETE BY CHECKING THE FOLLOWING.
IF NOT COMPLIANT, STATE SPECIFICALLY ITEM BEING OFFERED
DESCRIPTION YES NO OFFERED
All cylinder and link pivot pins shall be kept in place with minimum Grade 5
retaining bolts, lock nuts and lock collars.
Each hopper full of material shall be compressed between the packing blade,
upper panel and ejector panel. The ejector panel shall be automatically
advanced by an ejector unload valve. No operator attention shall be required to
advance the ejector panel as the body fills.
The packing mechanism shall be equipped with an "automatic crowd" pressure
sensing device, which will enable the packing mechanism to find a path through
the load which will neither stall the mechanism nor damage the structure thereby
prolonging the hopper floor and mechanism life.
DISCHARGE OF LOAD
The load shall be discharged by means of a positive ejection system. A double
acting, telescopic hydraulic cylinder shall extend and retract the ejector panel
the full length of the body. The ejector cylinder shall attach to the body and the
ejector panel via cold-drawn, pins positioned diagonally to minimize possible
damage from objectionable liquids.
The ejector cylinder shall have the following dimensional characteristics:
STAGES BORE STROKE
4 6" 134.1"
The ejector panel face sheet shall be constructed from 11 gauge hi-tensile steel.
Four (4) hi-tensile formed steel channels shall span horizontally, with one (1)
trapezoidal crossmember at floor level. The vertical panel corner posts shall be
hi-tensile steel. A 7 gauge hi-tensile steel protective covering shall be provided
to keep refuse from coming in contact with the ejector cylinder.
The ejector panel shall extend and retract without the assistance of clamp bars
or associated hardware.
Smooth movement of the ejector panel in the body shall be achieved with two
(2) cast alloy shoes on each side of the ejector panel. Shoe castings shall
possess a minimum contact surface of 18 square inches each shoe side and
having a minimum hardness of 260 BHN. Each shoe shall pivot on a removable
cold drawn stub pin held within the fully boxed base frame of the ejector panel.
Four (4) shoes shall be provided for each ejector panel and shoes must be
replaceable without removing the ejector from the body. Rollers shall not be
used.
Ejector guide bottom edge shall be located above longitudinal floor corners. The
top flange of the guide channel shall be reinforced with a 45 plate, which shall
also serve as a self-cleaning device. The track shall also minimize pivotal
movement of the ejector panel as refuse is packed against it.
Plastic (non-metallic) ejector shoe material is not acceptable.
The rod end of the ejector cylinder shall be pin mounted at the front of the body
to the main lateral bolster of the body longitudinal members thus affording
maximum resisting bending moment.
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IFB 26-020 PURCHASE 25 YD REAR LOADER PACKERS (RE-BID)
BIDDER SHALL COMPLETE BY CHECKING THE FOLLOWING.
IF NOT COMPLIANT, STATE SPECIFICALLY ITEM BEING OFFERED
DESCRIPTION YES NO OFFERED
CONTROLS
The ejector panel and tailgate raise controls shall be mounted outside the body
on the front left hand side of the body. Direct connection of the control handles
to the valve spool shall exist to minimize moving parts and allow for ease of
service.
An electrical device shall be supplied to automatically raise the engine speed to
the proper RPM during the packing cycle.
An additional throttle advance switch shall be located at the front left hand side
of the body within hands reach of the ejector and tailgate raise controls.
Power take off controls shall be conveniently mounted in the cab, preferably to
right side of the driver.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
A heavy duty pump motive drive shall be provided and shall be compatible with
that of chassis transmission. The pump drive shall be activated by a Clutch
Shift PTO with overspeed protection
The pump motive drive must run quietly. Gearing shall be selected for minimum
engine RPM compatible with recommended pump RPM for correct operating
pressure and rates of flow for the refuse body.
To minimize hydraulic cylinder weight, a high-pressure hydraulic system shall
be employed. The operating pressure of the system shall be 2400-2500 PSI.
Low-pressure systems shall not be acceptable.
A heavy-duty gear pump shall be provided with a rated capacity of 42 GPM at
1200 RPM. Pump shall be remote mounted to the PTO.
The hydraulic pump shall be designated to operate continuously with peak
loading at frequent, short intervals.
The hydraulic system shall incorporate adjustable relief valves to protect all
components from excessive pressure and overloads.
All hydraulic tubes will be securely clamped to prevent vibration, abrasion, and
excessive noise.
All hydraulic tubes running the length of the body shall be routed over the roof
on the street side bias of the body.
All hydraulic hoses shall conform to S.A.E. standards for designed pressure.
Bends shall not be less than recommended by S.A.E. standards. Flat spots in
hoses will not be acceptable.
All high-pressure hoses shall be sheathed with fabric protective covering.
The hydraulic oil reservoir shall be frame mounted underneath the body and
shall have a gross capacity of 50 gallons filled with hydraulic fluid.
The tank shall be complete with a screened fill pipe and cap, filter breather,
clean out cover, and shut off valve.
The hydraulic system shall be protected by a five (5) micron return line filter
along with a 100 mesh (140 micron) reusable oil strainer in the suction line.
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IFB 26-020 PURCHASE 25 YD REAR LOADER PACKERS (RE-BID)
BIDDER SHALL COMPLETE BY CHECKING THE FOLLOWING.
IF NOT COMPLIANT, STATE SPECIFICALLY ITEM BEING OFFERED
DESCRIPTION YES NO OFFERED
The return line filter shall also include an in-cab filter by-pass monitor, which
shall alert the operator or service personnel when the filter is in need of
replacement.
All multi-spool control valves shall be of a section design such that servicing
would not require replacement of the entire valve assembly.
HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS
All cylinders must have a working pressure rating of no less than 2500 PSI.
Inside packing cylinders must be of the internal cushion design so that
hydraulic shock and audible noise is minimized. This shall be accomplished
by a design, which will decrease the speed of the cylinder for the last one-half
(1/2") inch of cylinder stroke on both directions of travel.
Rods of inside and outside packing cylinders must be induction hardened to a
surface hardness of 55-65 Rockwell C scale.
Rods of all cylinders shall be chrome plated.
All packing cylinder end lugs shall be forged steel material.
ELECTRICAL
All electrical wiring connectors to be automotive double-seal, with wiring in split
convoluted loom.
All wiring connections to be soldered with rubber-molded covering or crimp type
connectors with shrink-wrap. Unprotected wiring in any application is
unacceptable.
All electrical limit switches shall be epoxy impregnated to minimize effects of
excess moisture.
LIGHTING
Clearance, back up, and directional lights shall be Lexan lens, shock mounted
in a protective housing. The whole unit shall be pop out and replaceable.
All lights shall be provided in accordance with FMVSS #108, ANSI Z245.1-1999
plus mid body turn signals on each side of the body and a center brake light on
the rear.
PAINTING
The entire body shall be properly cleaned of all dirt, grease, and weld slag
before painting. Cleaning shall be in keeping with accepted industry practices.
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