27DPW122C - Purchase & Installation of RTS Truck Scale

The Town of Needham Department of Public Works has issued Invitation for Bid 27DPW122C for the purchase and installation of a truck scale at the Recycling Transfer Station located at 1421 Central Ave, Needham, MA. This open market procurement requires the delivery and installation of a platform, load cells, indicators, and a surge voltage protection system, including integration with existing office instrumentation and printers. The system must hold a National Type Evaluation Program Certificate of Conformance and comply with NIST Handbook 44 and Massachusetts regulations for commercial weighing devices. The awarded contractor must complete the build, shipment, installation, and calibration within eight weeks of contract execution, with the scale becoming operational within two consecutive working days following delivery. The contract term extends from execution through March 31, 2027. Bids are due by October 22, 2026, at 1:30 PM, and must be submitted to the Director of Administration at 500 Dedham Ave, Needham, MA. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 8, 2026, and questions are due by October 14, 2026. The contract will be awarded as a lump sum to the lowest responsible and eligible bidder. Requirements for submission include a bid deposit of at least five percent of the bid value, a 50 percent payment bond, and proof of at least three continuous years in business. Bidders must also provide five professional references, including three governmental units, and documentation of five similar projects completed within the last five years. Additionally, all onsite employees must have completed a 10-hour OSHA-approved construction safety course and be paid in accordance with the Massachusetts Prevailing Wage Law.