Bed Handle Biddings - Procurement Opportunities

Bidders are required to read the Request for Bids (RFB) in its entirety and follow the instructions. The due date for bids is Thursday, May 15, 2025, 2:00 PM CST. Bids must be submitted electronically (via email to ***@***. *. *) and must not exceed 20MB. Complete and return Forms A through E to City of Madison Purchasing Services by the due date. All bids must be clearly labeled. Bidders are responsible for reviewing Appendix A (standard terms and conditions) and Appendix B (sample contract) prior to submission. Multiple bids are permitted, but each must fully conform to the requirements. Questions about the RFB must be submitted in writing to the purchasing services administrator. The City of Madison reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. All information submitted may be made available for public inspection. The successful bidder will be required to furnish usage reports annually. The City of Madison is exempt from payment of federal excise taxes and state of Wisconsin taxes. Site visits are encouraged. Contact Robert Bryce Gruner at **** to set up a walkthrough of the units.

The tender is for linen services for Saint Paul Public Schools nutrition services for the period of July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026, with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods. Electronic proposals are due by May 29, 2025, at 2 PM. Vendors must provide detailed pricing, including prepaid freight (FOB destination), and answer specific questions regarding their capabilities, including emergency deliveries, online order systems, reporting, HACCP plans, delivery flexibility, return policies, handling procedures, compliance with the Buy American clause, and fill rates. The district reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of units ordered. The contract vendor must provide a dedicated sales representative to work closely with the district nutrition services office, accounting office, and all schools departments. Additional documents required include a copy of the company's HACCP/safety plan, and evidence of insurance. The district is the second largest in the state of Minnesota, serving over 3. 5 million breakfasts, 4. 7 million lunches, and 232 thousand snacks and 273 thousand suppers.

Lot 1: DECKED CargoGlide 100% Bed- Slide or Approved Equal Vendor should be located no further than an hour and a half from Frankfort, KY since the Agency will need to deliver the trucks to the Awarded Vendor for the installation of items. Bidders Who Propose Bidders who propose alternate brands/specifications should enclose descriptive literature with their bids so that the equality can be verified. Failure to enclose sufficient literature may result in a non- responsive bid. If the brands are not changed, the contract will be written accordingly, and the successful bidder shall be required to deliver the brands/specifications stated in the solicitation. SPECIFICATIONS: - 1, 000 lb. minimum payload - 100% extension if installed without truck bed storage system. - Labor for installation MUST be included in cost. Agency will deliver truck to vendor for the install, within an hour and a half from Frankfort, KY Materials: - Powder- coated, steel frame - 3/4 marine type plywood deck - Weatherproof and UV- resistant thermoplastic top sheet - Extruded aluminum sidewalls - Cast aluminum handle - High- impact resistant polymer corner guards Size: Must fit full bed width/length of Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge - 5' 6" truck bed length - 6' 6" truck bed length Immediate need: 2 slides for 5' 6" bed ( 1- 2021 Ford F150, 1- 2023 Chevrolet ****) to be ordered upon award of contract. LABOR & INSTALLATION TO BE INCLUDED IN BID OFFER
Lot 2: DECKED Bed Storage System with Premium Accessory Kit or Approved Equal. Vendor should be located no further than an hour and a half from Frankfort, KY since the Agency will need to deliver the trucks to the Awarded Vendor for the installation of items. Bidders Who Propose Bidders who propose alternate brands/specifications should enclose descriptive literature with their bids so that the equality can be verified. Failure to enclose sufficient literature may result in a non- responsive bid. If the brands are not changed, the contract will be written accordingly, and the successful bidder shall be required to deliver the brands/specifications stated in the solicitation. SPECIFICATIONS: Full truck bed- length tool compartment boxes - Premium Accessory Kit - 1, 000 lb. minimum payload - Weatherproof - Capable of being mounted on bed- slide - Secure and lockable - Compatible with Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge trucks - Labor and installation must be included in the cost. Materials: - High Density Polyethylene - Stainless Steel Hardware - Cast Aluminum Handles - Galvanized Steel Frame LABOR & INSTALLATION TO BE INCLUDED IN BID OFFER
Lot 4: DECKED CargoGlide 75% Bed- Slide or Approved Equal Vendor should be located no further than an hour and a half from Frankfort, KY since the Agency will need to deliver the trucks to the Awarded Vendor for the installation of items. Bidders Who Propose Bidders who propose alternate brands/specifications should enclose descriptive literature with their bids so that the equality can be verified. Failure to enclose sufficient literature may result in a non- responsive bid. If the brands are not changed, the contract will be written accordingly, and the successful bidder shall be required to deliver the brands/specifications stated in the solicitation. SPECIFICATIONS: - 1, 000 lb. minimum payload - 75% minimum extension if installed with truck bed storage system. - Labor for installation MUST be included in cost. Agency will deliver truck to vendor for the install, within an hour and a half from Frankfort, KY Materials: - Powder- coated, steel frame - 3/4 marine type plywood deck - Weatherproof and UV- resistant thermoplastic top sheet - Extruded aluminum sidewalls - Cast aluminum handle - High- impact resistant polymer corner guards Size: Must fit full bed width/length of Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge - 5' 6" truck bed length - 6' 6" truck bed length Immediate need: 1 slides for 5' 6" bed ( 1- 2021 Ford F150, 1- 2023 Chevrolet ****) to be ordered upon award of contract. LABOR & INSTALLATION TO BE INCLUDED IN BID OFFER

Lot 1: DECKED CargoGlide bed- slide or Approved Equal Vendor should be located no further than an hour and a half from Frankfort, KY since the Agency will need to deliver the trucks to the Awarded Vendor for the installation of items. Bidders Who Propose Bidders who propose alternate brands/specifications should enclose descriptive literature with their bids so that the equality can be verified. Failure to enclose sufficient literature may result in a non- responsive bid. If the brands are not changed, the contract will be written accordingly, and the successful bidder shall be required to deliver the brands/specifications stated in the solicitation. SPECIFICATIONS: - 1, 000 lb. minimum payload - 100% extension if installed without truck bed storage system. - 75% minimum extension if installed with truck bed storage system. - Labor for installation MUST be included in cost. Agency will deliver truck to vendor for the install, within an hour and a half from Frankfort, KY Materials: - Powder- coated, steel frame - 3/4 marine type plywood deck - Weatherproof and UV- resistant thermoplastic top sheet - Extruded aluminum sidewalls - Cast aluminum handle - High- impact resistant polymer corner guards Size: Must fit full bed width/length of Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge - 5' 6" truck bed length - 6' 6" truck bed length Immediate need: 2 slides for 5' 6" bed ( 1- 2021 Ford F150, 1- 2023 Chevrolet ****) to be ordered upon award of contract. LABOR & INSTALLATION TO BE INCLUDED IN BID OFFER
Lot 2: DECKED Bed Storage System or Approved Equal. Vendor should be located no further than an hour and a half from Frankfort, KY since the Agency will need to deliver the trucks to the Awarded Vendor for the installation of items. Bidders Who Propose Bidders who propose alternate brands/specifications should enclose descriptive literature with their bids so that the equality can be verified. Failure to enclose sufficient literature may result in a non- responsive bid. If the brands are not changed, the contract will be written accordingly, and the successful bidder shall be required to deliver the brands/specifications stated in the solicitation. SPECIFICATIONS: Full truck bed- length tool compartment boxes - 1, 000 lb. minimum payload - Weatherproof - Capable of being mounted on bed- slide - Secure and lockable - Compatible with Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge trucks - Labor and installation must be included in the cost. Materials: - High Density Polyethylene - Stainless Steel Hardware - Cast Aluminum Handles - Galvanized Steel Frame LABOR & INSTALLATION TO BE INCLUDED IN BID OFFER