Purchase of Four (4) 39' Semi-trailers for Dewatered Sludge Hauling

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
JULY 30, 2026
INVITATION FOR BID NUMBER IFB 26-043
NAME OF BID Purchase of Four (4) 39' Semi-trailers for Dewatered Sludge Hauling
MAWSS Purchasing Dept. Bid Box If sending bids by UPS/Fed Ex, deliver to:
East Visitor Entrance 1610 Shelton Beach Rd. Ext., Mobile, AL 36618
BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT
4725 Moffett Road Attn: Purchasing
Mobile, AL 36618 with IFB# marked on envelope
BID OPENING DATE August 12, 2026
BID CLOSING TIME 10:30 am Central Time
AWARD WILL BE MADE BY Total Cost & Lead Time
MAWSS Garage
MATERIAL DELIVERED TO 1610 Shelton Beach Road Ext.
Mobile, AL 36618
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT Brett McKinley (251) 487-0185 or Email: bmckinley@mawss.com
APPLICABLE SDP POLICY None
Sealed bids must be in the Purchasing Department no later than the time specified 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
26-043 39' Semi-trailers for Dewatered Sludge Hauling" or "IFB 26-043 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 26-043 39' SEMI-TRAILERS FOR DEWATERED SLUDGE HAULING
CONDITIONS
The Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners of the City of Mobile will accept bids for the Purchase of the 39' Semi-trailers
for Dewatered Sludge Hauling 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 August 12, 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 Garage located at 1610 Shelton
Beach Rd, 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.
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 should be emailed to Accounts Payable at AcctsPayable@mawss.com with purchase order
number on the invoice.
END OF CONDITIONS
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IFB 26-043 39' SEMI-TRAILERS FOR DEWATERED SLUDGE HAULING
SPECIFICATIONS
This IFB is for the purchase of Four (4) new (2025, 2026) 39-foot semi-trailers designed and constructed
specifically for hauling dewatered municipal wastewater sludge from a wastewater treatment plant to
permitted disposal facilities. The trailer shall be suitable for operation on public roadways and capable of
containing high-moisture biosolids without leakage during loading, transport, and unloading.
General Requirements
The trailer shall:
* Comply with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
* Meet all DOT Requirements
* Be designed to prevent leakage of liquids and solids during transport
* Be suitable for dewatered sludge with moisture content typically ranging from 70% to 85%
* Be compatible with standard fifth wheel-tractor units.
* Struck body capacity: Minimum 60 cubic yards
* Payload rating: Minimum 25 tons
* Gross vehicle weight rating: Minimum 80,000 pounds
Specifications
* 39 ft +/- 6 inches aluminum dump trailer
* Body width: 96 inches minimum
* Classic body type
* Fully welded watertight construction
* Reinforced sidewalls and floor structure
* Round interior front corners
* Frameless
* Hoist size - 8 in. min.
* Hoist fitting-male screw-on
* Side height- 60 in
* Side gauge- classic 0.160 inch min.
* Side boards-None
* Nose height-To fit smooth
* Nose gauge - 0.250 inch min. aluminum
* Tailgate height-To fit smooth
* Tailgate gauge - 0.160 inch min. aluminum
* Tailgate slope- 3 degrees
* Tailgate control-Air
* Tailgate hinge-Top hinge
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IFB 26-043 39' SEMI-TRAILERS FOR DEWATERED SLUDGE HAULING
SPECIFICATIONS (Cont'd)
* Tailgate water-tight
* Compression-type rubber seals on tailgate
* Adjustable latch system providing positive seal.
* Heavy-duty hinges designed for severe-duty operation on tailgate.
* Tailgate shall permit complete unloading of sludge material.
* Coal door - Not required but acceptable
* Safety latches-2 on sides
* Floor thickness 0.250 inches min.
* Crossmember center-std.
* Draft arms-aluminum
* Landing gear-drop legs
* Kingpin setting - 16 inch
* Reinforced Kingpin area
* Tandem fenders-None
* Front fenders-yes
* Suspension-INTRAXX or equivalent
* Aux Suspension-None
* Axles-25K, 102", (P) Spindle
* Drums-Cast
* Hubs-Cast
* ABS- (4) sensor, (2) Modulator ABS
* Wheels-standard steel or aluminum
* Wheel size-8.25 x 22.5
* Tires-Radials 11R22.5
* Tarp rods-(9) Flex bow
* Tarp hooks-yes
* Spreader chains-none
* Rear apron-none
* Tarp-Electric rollover (2) arm, Black vinyl
* Steel parts color - black
* Body-polished aluminum
* Backup lights-standard DOT
* Outboard lights-Deluxe outboard, LED DOT
* Marker lights-(3) per side LED
* Turn Signal-Standard
* Steps-Front and Rear
* 5th wheel height - 50 in.
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IFB 26-043 39' SEMI-TRAILERS FOR DEWATERED SLUDGE HAULING
SPECIFICATIONS (Cont'd)
* Tires to be 11R22.5 or equivalent.
* All tires to be new, rated for Min. 100,000 miles.
* Tire load range suitable for GVWR.
Additional/Miscellaneous
* Aluminum front and rear caps
* Liner-HMW 3/8" x 10ft. x 39ft. Installed
* Button on side for bags, wired to front Alt 4-way
* Button on side for gate, wired to front Alt 4-way
* Split bags and gate
* Axle spacing #1 to #3 is 98in
* Mud flaps
* Outfit with wet line kit
* Safety latches on sides
* Mud locks on gate
* Body-up indicator
* Backup alarm
* OSHA-compliant warning decals
* Safety body prop
* Wheel chocks (2)
Warranty
* Minimum one (1) year bumper-to-bumper warranty
* Minimum three (3) year structural body warranty
Trailer Documentation
* The bidder shall provide photos and/or manufacturer cut sheets for proposed trailers.
* Manufacturer's trailer specifications
* Operator's manual
* Maintenance manual
* Parts manual
* Electrical schematics
* Hydraulic schematics
* Recommended preventive maintenance schedule.
END OF SPECIFICATIONS
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IFB 26-043 39' SEMI-TRAILERS FOR DEWATERED SLUDGE HAULING
BID SHEET
Qty Description Unit Cost Ext. Cost
4 39' Semi-trailer
1 Delivery fee, if applicable
1 Misc. fees, if applicable
TOTAL COST*
*Total Cost must be Final Price, including but not limited to, all taxes, fees, shipping/handling & warranties.
Please note that we are tax exempt from sales tax. A sales tax exemption certificate will be provided upon award.
Warranty: ______________________________________________
(if different from bid specifications)
Delivery (ARO): _____________
(After receipt of order)
Company Name Payment Terms
Address
City, State, Zip
Submitted By Title
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Phone Email Address
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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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