City of Mt. Vernon Invitation to Bid for Public Utilities Roll-Off Truck - PU ROLL-OFF TRUCK
Town of Mount VernonCity · Mount Vernon, IL- Due
- Oct 28, 2026
- 11 days left
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
- Primary contact
- Mike Shannon
- (618) 242-6855
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The City of Mt. Vernon is seeking sealed bids for a public utilities roll-off truck, specifically a tandem truck with a roll-off cable hoist for 18-22ft containers. The equipment includes truck chassis specifications, diesel engine with minimum 450hp, Allison RDS 3500 transmission, and hoist specifications with 60,000Lb capacity. Bids are due by October 28th, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the City Clerk's office, City Hall, 1100 Main St., Mt. Vernon, IL 62864, and must be labeled PU ROLL-OFF TRUCK. The award will be made at the November 2nd, 2026, Council Meeting.
1 – Tandem truck with roll-off cable hoist for 18-22ft containers
SUMMARY
The City of Mt.
Vernon is seeking sealed bids for a public utilities roll-off truck, specifically a tandem truck with a roll-off cable hoist for 18-22ft containers. The equipment includes truck chassis specifications, diesel engine with minimum 450hp, Allison RDS 3500 transmission, and hoist specifications with 60,000Lb capacity. Bids are due by October 28th, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the City Clerk's office, City Hall, 1100 Main St., Mt. Vernon, IL 62864, and must be labeled PU ROLL-OFF TRUCK. The award will be made at the November 2nd, 2026, Council Meeting.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
1 – Tandem truck with roll-off cable hoist for 18-22ft containers
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Bid forms
- Specifications
- EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS
- Bid Sheet
- Submit to
- City Clerk's office at City Hall, 1100 Main St. Mt. Vernon, IL. 62864
- Scope location
- Mt. Vernon, IL
- Reported agency
- City of Mt. Vernon
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this Bid from Town of Mount Vernon?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 28, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: City Clerk's office at City Hall, 1100 Main St. Mt. Vernon, IL. 62864. For questions, contact Mike Shannon.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Town of Mount Vernon in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Mike Shannon at (618) 242-6855. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 1 – Tandem truck with roll-off cable hoist for 18-22ft containers. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Town of Mount Vernon?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of October 28, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid forms, Specifications, EXCEPTIONS TO SPECIFICATIONS, Bid Sheet. Review the full document from Town of Mount Vernon for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Mt. Vernon, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.