Schwenksville Borough Road Equipment Rental with Operators Bid 2026 - Montgomery County
- Due
- Mar 5, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Feb 15, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- John Toner
The 30-second brief
Schwenksville Borough seeks sealed bids for the leasing of road equipment and operating services for routine road and storm pipe maintenance within Schwenksville Borough, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The contract term is for a twelve-month period beginning April 1, 2026, and ending March 31, 2028. Required equipment with operators includes a bulldozer, tractor-style front-end loader, tractor-backhoe, 18-ton dump truck, 10-ton dump truck, pickup truck, road broom, tar bucket, air compressor, tandem grader, 8-ton roller, 5-ton roller, 3-ton roller, blacktop paver, plate vibrator, and labor (per person). Bids are due by 12:00 Noon on March 5, 2026, and must include a certified check or bid bond in the amount of $1,000.00 as security, with a performance bond of $20,000 required upon award. Bids will be opened publicly at Schwenksville Borough Hall on March 5, 2026, and reviewed by the Borough Council on March 12, 2026. The contract award will be determined by the average cost of all items bid, and a fuel escalator clause applies to diesel fuel costs based on U.S. Department of Energy reports.
Bulldozer with Operator, Tractor-Style Front End Loader with Operator, Tractor-Backhoe with Operator, 18 Ton Dump Truck with Operator, 10 Ton Dump Truck with Operator, Pickup Truck with Operator, Road Broom with Operator, Tar Bucket with Operator, Air Compressor with Operator, Tandem Grader with Operator, 8 Ton Roller with Operator, 5 Ton Roller with Operator, 3 Ton Roller with Operator, Blacktop Paver with Operator, Plate Vibrator with Operator, Laborer (per person)
Average cost of all items bid, character, integrity, reputation and judgment of the bidder, number and scope of conditions attached to the bid, number of equipment items bid, ability, capacity, experience and skill of the bidder to perform the contract
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Summary
Schwenksville Borough seeks sealed bids for the leasing of road equipment and operating services for routine road and storm pipe maintenance within Schwenksville Borough, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
The contract term is for a twelve-month period beginning April 1, 2026, and ending March 31, 2028. Required equipment with operators includes a bulldozer, tractor-style front-end loader, tractor-backhoe, 18-ton dump truck, 10-ton dump truck, pickup truck, road broom, tar bucket, air compressor, tandem grader, 8-ton roller, 5-ton roller, 3-ton roller, blacktop paver, plate vibrator, and labor (per person). Bids are due by 12:00 Noon on March 5, 2026, and must include a certified check or bid bond in the amount of $1,000.00 as security, with a performance bond of $20,000 required upon award. Bids will be opened publicly at Schwenksville Borough Hall on March 5, 2026, and reviewed by the Borough Council on March 12, 2026. The contract award will be determined by the average cost of all items bid, and a fuel escalator clause applies to diesel fuel costs based on U.S. Department of Energy reports.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
9- Average cost of all items bid
- Character
- Integrity
- Reputation and judgment of the bidder
- Number and scope of conditions attached to the bid
- Number of equipment items bid
- Ability
- Capacity
- Experience and skill of the bidder to perform the contract
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
16- Bulldozer with Operator
- Tractor-Style Front End Loader with Operator
- Tractor-Backhoe with Operator
- 18 Ton Dump Truck with Operator
- 10 Ton Dump Truck with Operator
- Pickup Truck with Operator
- Road Broom with Operator
- Tar Bucket with Operator
- Air Compressor with Operator
- Tandem Grader with Operator
- 8 Ton Roller with Operator
- 5 Ton Roller with Operator
- 3 Ton Roller with Operator
- Blacktop Paver with Operator
- Plate Vibrator with Operator
- Laborer (per person)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Bid Proposal Form
- Schedule of Equipment
- Certified Check or Bid Bond
- Non-Collusion Affidavit
- Performance Bond Form
- Submit to
- Borough Manager, Schwenksville Borough, 300 Main Street, Schwenksville, PA 19473
- Scope location
- Schwenksville, PA
- Reported agency
- Schwenksville Borough
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Borough of Schwenksville?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is March 5, 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: Borough Manager, Schwenksville Borough, 300 Main Street, Schwenksville, PA 19473. For questions, contact John Toner.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Borough of Schwenksville in PA, 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 John Toner. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Bulldozer with Operator, Tractor-Style Front End Loader with Operator, Tractor-Backhoe with Operator, 18 Ton Dump Truck with Operator, 10 Ton Dump Truck with Operator, Pickup Truck with Operator, Road Broom with Operator, Tar Bucket with Operator, Air Compressor with Operator, Tandem Grader with Ope. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Average cost of all items bid, character, integrity, reputation and judgment of the bidder, number and scope of conditions attached to the bid, number of equipment items bid, ability, capacity, experi..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Borough of Schwenksville?
All active and historical solicitations from Borough of Schwenksville are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, Borough of Schwenksville regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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 Proposal Form, Schedule of Equipment, Certified Check or Bid Bond, Non-Collusion Affidavit, Performance Bond Form. Review the full document from Borough of Schwenksville for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Schwenksville, PA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.