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This Solicitation opportunity from Iowa was posted on September 26, 2024. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Motor Grader Rental

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PURCH - 2024 - 77State & Local

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The City of Council Bluffs, Iowa, is seeking bids for the rental of two motor graders, with the possibility of renting a third if needed, for snow and ice removal operations from November 1, 2024, through March 28, 2025. The contract requires the selected contractor to provide fully operational, well-maintained equipment, along with all necessary personnel, supervision, and materials, with pricing inclusive of these costs. The rental period is divided into monthly rates for December through February and weekly rates for November and March, with delivery expected by November 1, 2024. The awarded bid will be based on the pricing submitted for the first and second units, with consideration given to the third unit if the City opts to rent it. The contract will be overseen by an authorized Public Works Department representative, and the bid prices will be fixed for the duration of the contract. Bidders must submit a bid bond equal to at least 5% of their total bid amount, payable to the City of Council Bluffs, with bid submissions exceeding $40,000 requiring this security. Acceptable forms include cashier’s checks or bid bonds, but not letters of credit or personal checks. The bid bond amount must be accurately calculated, as inaccuracies will result in bid rejection. The contract terms emphasize prompt delivery, equipment condition, and adherence to bid requirements, with the response deadline set for October 11, 2024. The solicitation is part of a broader procurement process, with the contract size estimated between $50,000 and $150,000, and the project identified under NAICS code 488490. Additional documentation and details can be accessed through the provided online link.

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AgencyIowa → Council Bluffs
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The City of Council Bluffs, Iowa (City), is requesting bids for the rental of two motor graders from qualified and insured companies, herein called Bidder/Supplier/Contractor. The City may rent a third motor grader if the need arises. All necessary personnel, supervision, materials and equipment to be provided by the Bidder and prices included in the bid should reflect the same.   Each item will be awarded independently. Contractor is not required to bid on both items, though it is permitted. The bid will be awarded independently based on the pricing for the first and second motor grader rental. Pricing for the 3rd motor grader rental shall be taken into consideration if the City decides to rent a third motor grader.    The work under this bid will be administered and overseen by an authorized designee of the Public Works Department.    The price quote on the bid will become the price extended to the City of Council Bluffs for the contract period. 
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The units will be rented from November 1, 2024, to March 28, 2025. The months of December, January, and February will be on a monthly basis and November and March on a weekly basis. The rate for the partial months of November and March will be monthly rate divided by four. The rental unit shall be in excellent operating condition and fully serviced upon delivery. The motor grader will be kept on/in the Public Works Operations Complex and will only be used for snow and ice removal.
  Delivery must take place no later than November 1, 2024.    BID BOND - In accordance with City ordinance, each bid in excess of $40,000 must be accompanied by cashier’s check or bid bond payable to the City of Council Bluffs, Iowa, for a sum not less than 5% of the total amount of the bid. Copies of bid bonds or cashier's checks are to be uploaded in the assigned requested attachments area. Cashier's check shall clearly state cashier's check on it. Letters of credit and company or personal checks are not acceptable substitutes for a bid bond and would be cause for rejection of bid. **Please double check your math to make sure your 5% bid bond amount is accurate. Inaccurate amounts will be cause for rejection of bid. 

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