Purchase of Aluminum Trench Boxes

Mobile Area Water and
Sewer System
4725 Moffett Road
Mobile, AL 36618-2236
Joyce Sawyer, Buyer II PO Box 180249
(251) 694-3110 Office Mobile, AL 36618-0249
jasawyer@mawss.com
INVITATION FOR BID
June 17, 2026
INVITATION FOR BID NUMBER IFB 26-038
NAME OF BID Purchase of Aluminum Trench Boxes
MAWSS Purchasing Dept. Bid Box If sending bids by UPS/Fed Ex, deliver to the Warehouse:
East Visitor Entrance 1610 Shelton Beach Rd. Ext., Mobile, AL 36618
BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT
4725 Moffett Road with IFB# marked on envelope
Mobile, AL 36618
BID OPENING DATE July 1, 2026
BID CLOSING TIME 10:30 am Central Time
AWARD WILL BE MADE BY Total Cost & Lead Time
Field Operations Dept.
MATERIAL DELIVERED TO 1610 Shelton Beach Rd. Ext.
Mobile, AL 36618
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT Cliff Harris (251) 694-3127 or Email: charris@mawss.com
APPLICABLE SDP POLICY None
Sealed bids must be in the Purchasing Department no later than the time specified in order to be considered. Submissions
received after the deadline will not be considered. Envelopes must bear the name of the supplier, company address and the
words "IFB 26-038 Aluminum Trench Boxes" or "IFB 26-038 NO QUOTE." Facsimile or email bids will not be accepted.
All bids must be submitted on the attached forms, or your bid will be disqualified. Bidder shall furnish all the information
required by the solicitation. The bidder's name must be typed or printed on the bid sheet and signed by the bidder or
appropriate authorized executive officer of the bidder's company. Bidders must initial any changes or erasures. Bidders should
retain a copy of bids for their records.
Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of all addenda to this solicitation by signing and returning each addendum or by identifying
the addendum number and the date on the bid form. Failure to acknowledge receipt of any addendum by a bidder will result
in rejection of the bid if MAWSS determines that the addendum contains information that materially changes the requirements.
All bids shall be quoted FOB Destination, freight prepaid with no additional charges. Unless otherwise specified in the bid, all
prices will be on a firm-fixed price basis and are not subject to adjustments based on costs incurred. MAWSS reserves the right
to reject any or all bids submitted, to waive any informality in any bid or in the bid process, or to terminate the bid process at
any time, if deemed by MAWSS to be in MAWSS's best interest.
A Purchase Order and this "Invitation for Bid" with "Specifications," "Conditions," "Bid Form," signed by the successful bidder's
authorized representative, and all attached drawings and other documents furnished by MAWSS to the bidders with the
Invitation for Bid in order to illustrate the contract requirements, will constitute a contract for the goods and/or services to be
purchased.
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IFB 26-038 ALUMINUM TRENCH BOXES
CONDITIONS
The Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners of the City of Mobile will accept bids for the Trench Box Purchases in our
Purchasing Department Bid Box located at the East Visitor Entrance at 4725 Moffett Road, Mobile, AL. 36618 no later than
10:30 a.m. local time on July 1, 2026. Bids will be opened immediately after bid closing time in the Operations Center Board
room located at the East Visitor Entrance. Award will be by Total Cost & Lead Time. The bidder offers and agrees, if this bid is
accepted, to furnish the items as defined in the specifications for the unit price set opposite each item. Pricing shall be FOB
Mobile, Alabama. All items shall be delivered to our Field Operations Dept. located at 1610 Shelton Beach Rd. Ext., Mobile,
AL 36618 or to the job site as needed. The bidder shall state the expected length of delivery time on the Bid Form.
Bidder understands and agrees that manufacturer and part numbers are provided for descriptive purposes only. Items of equal
or better quality will be considered but must be approved by MAWSS in writing. Upon delivery, if the quality, durability or
performance of any product represented as equal or better is determined by MAWSS to be unsatisfactory, MAWSS will require
a suitable substitute or will require that the originally specified item be delivered, at the unit price originally offered by bidder.
No substitution for items to be provided pursuant to this contract shall be permitted during the contract period without the
express written consent of MAWSS. All items provided shall be for commercial use and for the purposes reflected in the
contract documents.
No bid on closed out or discontinued item(s) will be accepted. Item(s) that have a determinable shelf life must be disclosed at
the time of bid submittal. Bidder understands that his/her bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty
(60) calendar days after the scheduled closing time for receiving bids.
MAWSS reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted, to waive any informality in any bid or in the bid process, or to
terminate the bid process at any time, if deemed by MAWSS to be in MAWSS's best interest.
Bidder understands and agrees that quantities will be purchased by MAWSS on an "as needed" basis to replenish inventory.
MAWSS shall not be committed to the purchase of a pre-established minimum quantity for any one item.
A bidder may not modify its bid after bid opening. Errors in the extension of unit prices stated in a bid or in multiplication,
division, addition or subtraction in a bid may be corrected by the MAWSS Purchasing Buyer prior to award. In such cases, unit
prices shall not be changed.
It is the responsibility of the bidder to determine prior to the bid opening whether any amendment, additions, deletions or
changes of any type have been made to this Invitation for Bid, Conditions, Specifications, Bid Form or any other bid documents.
Bid documents and any amendments made to this bid will be posted on our website at www.mawss.com.
Invoicing Requirements: Invoices need to be emailed to Accounts Payable at AcctsPayable@mawss.com. Please include
purchase order number on all invoices.
END OF CONDITIONS
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IFB 26-038 ALUMINUM TRENCH BOXES
SPECIFICATIONS
This IFB is for the purchase of Four (4) 6'x7' Aluminum Trench Boxes.
1. 4 each complete 6'x7' Aluminum Trench Boxes. Shorelite Lite Modular or approved equivalent.
* 6' High System - Two (2) 3-foot high panels on each side for a total of 4 panels per box, 2.5"
thick
* Adjustable Spreaders, 42" Length - 1 set of 6 spreaders per trench box
3STD Spreaders, Sch 40
* Spreader Adjusters 3STD - 1 set of 6 spreader adjusters per trench box
* Allowable Pressure: 840 psf
* Soil Depth Rating: Type A 33', Type B 18', Type C 14', Muck 10'
END OF SPECIFICATIONS
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Picture of the Shorelite Lite series as reference
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IFB 26-038 ALUMINUM TRENCH BOXES
BID SHEET
Qty Description Unit Cost Ext Cost
4 each 6'x7' Aluminum Trench Boxes, 4 panels
Two (2) 3-foot high panels on each side
4 sets Adjustable Spreaders, 42" Length
1 set of 6 spreaders per trench box
4 sets Spreader Adjusters
1 set of 6 spreader adjusters per trench box
1 each Freight or any additional charges, if applicable
TOTAL COST*
*Must include all costs.
No addt'l costs such as tariffs can be added after award.
Delivery (ARO):
(After receipt of order)
Payment Terms
Company Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Submitted By Title
Please Print
Phone Email Address
Please Print
The signer declares under penalty of perjury that she/he is authorized to sign this document and bind the company or
organization to all terms and conditions of this agreement.
Signature Date
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