TIVERTON DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
REQUEST FOR 30 TON TAG-A-LONG TRAILER
The Tiverton, RI Department of Public Works is soliciting bids for a 30 Ton Tag-a-long Trailer.
All vendors, by the submission of their bid, covenant to be bound hereby and to perform in
accordance with this request to submit bids and these instructions to vendors.
1. Any guarantee and/or warranties shall be stated in the bid.
2. All bids shall be received at the Office of the Town Clerk located at Tiverton Town Hall, 343
Highland Rd. Tiverton, RI 02878 on or before 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at
which time all bids will be opened publicly and read. Bids must be submitted on the form
provided and signed in the name of the company submitting the bid by its duly authorized
representative. Bid envelopes shall be clearly labeled with “DPW Trailer” on the outside of
the envelope.
3. SUBMITTED BID PRICE SHALL REFLECT THE TOTAL AMOUNT THAT THE TOWN
WILL PAY FOR THE TRAILER, INCLUDING ALL APPLICABLE TAXES, FEES,
SURCHARGES, DELIVERY CHARGES, DOCUMENT FEES, ETC.
4. Whenever an item is named or described, an item “equal” thereto may be furnished.
Determination of an equal product will be at the discretion of the Town of Tiverton.
5. Payment shall be made by the awarding authority upon delivery & acceptance and receipt of
billing invoice.
6. The bid shall be awarded to the responsible and responsive vendor who offers the best
price, provided that the awarding authority may reject any and all bids, if it is in the public
interest to do so.
7. Purchases made by the Town of Tiverton, RI are generally exempt from payment of Federal
Excise Taxes and Rhode Island Tax on Retail Sales. The Bidder shall verify whether this
is applicable to the trailer sale.
8. Specifications for the trailer are attached to this bid request.
9. Any questions relative to this request for bids shall be directed to Director of Public
Works at 401-625-6760 or dpw@tiverton.ri.gov & cc’d to dpwclerk@tiverton.ri.gov
Statewide