BID NOTICE: TWO (2) WHEEL LOADER PROJECT 5008

GENERAL BID SPECIFICATIONS
City of Minot, ND 58701
TheCityofMinotisexemptfromstateandfederalexciseandsalestaxesandnoamountforsuchtaxes
are to be included in the bid price. The attached bid proposal form shall be used in submitting the bid.
Bidders not using the form provided we be considered non-compliant and bid will be rejected.
TheCityCouncilreserves,toitself,therighttorejectanyorallbidsandtoawardthecontractasitdeems
necessary and in the best interest of the City of Minot. Past performance will be considered in final
decision.
Deliveryofmaterials,suppliesorservicescontainedinthebidshallbemadetotheMinotPublicWorks
Building(102531stSt.SE),andthepriceshallbeFOB,Minot,NorthDakota. Thedeliverydateshallbe180
days after award and be specified on the bid.
All envelopes must be sealed and marked plainly
"Bid for Two (2) Wheel Loader"
Project # 5008
BidswillbeopenedinCityCouncilChambersatMinotCityHall,103rdAve.S.W.,Minot,NorthDakotaat
11:00a.m.onWednesday,May6th,2026. Bidsreceivedafterthistimewillbereturned,unopened,tothe
bidder. Bidders are invited to be present at the opening of bids.

CITY OF MINOT SPECIFICATIONS
WHEEL LOADER
APRIL 2026
GENERAL:
The unit described under these specifications shall be the manufacturer's latest industrial wheel
loader and meet the following minimum specifications.
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS:
The bidder shall mark the appropriate box (yes or no). If the unit does not meet the specification the
bidder shall clearly state the item that does not meet the specification on a separate sheet of paper
andwhichshallbeincludedinthebidproposaldocumentationsubmission.Failuretoprovidethisdata
willrenderthebidproposalinsufficientresultinginabidrejection.Alldeviationswillbeconsideredin
relationtovalueandprice.Deviationsorexceptionsareintendedforequipmentoroptionsthatmay
differfromthespecification. Ifthemanufactureroffersaspecifiedproduct,itisexpectedtobeoffered
in the bid.
Diesel Engine:
6-cylinder, turbo-charged Yes No
Soft plug heater Yes No
220 HP minimum Yes No
Dual element dry type air cleaner wl aspirator pre-cleaner Yes No
(-35 degrees) F anti-freeze mixture Yes No
Water separator fuel filter Yes No
Drive Train:
Minimum of four (4) forward and three (3) reverse speeds. Yes No
Torque Converter Automatic Type Drive. Rear Oscillating Axle, Front. Yes No
May be Fixed or Oscillating.
Differential lock or Limited slip Differentials Yes No
Brakes:
Service brakes shall be wet disk type, sealed and fully enclosed to allow Yes No
Operation in water, mud, snow or other adverse conditions without
Encountering brake fade.
Parking/Secondary brake shall be equipped with a warning light and or Yes No
Buzzer.
Steering:
Hydrostatic articulated power steering with automotive steering wheel Yes No

Cab:
Seat upholstered, bucket type, air ride suspension, seat belt Yes No
Cab shall be ROPS/FOPS certified Yes No
Rear view mirror and two outside mirrors. Yes No
Instrument panel gauges -Odometer/speedometer, tachometer,
engine water temp., hydrostatic oil temp., engine oil pressure,
voltmeter, fuel gauge, hour meter, indicator in cab
all gauges shall be fully illuminated. Yes No
Tinted windshield, sun visor, windshield wipers w/washer system
(electric). Yes No
Cab pressurized, soundproofed, am/fm radio Yes No
Warning system (audible and visual) for low engine oil and Yes No
high engine water temp.
Air Conditioning, Heater and Defrost Yes No
Ride Control Yes No
Front and Rear Windshield Wipers Yes No
Opening and Latched Side windows Yes No
Fire Extinguisher Yes No
Rear Backup Camara Yes No
Lighting:
Four Front and Four Rear LED Works Lights, Two Stops Lights, Turn Yes No
Signals, Taillights and Dome Lights.
Top Beacon 360 LED Strobe Light Yes No
Hydraulic System:
Low level warning system Yes No
Third Hydraulic System for Operation of Auxiliary Attachment with Yes No
Quick Couplers
Complete fully filtered hydraulic system of sufficient capacity Yes No
and strength to operate all hydraulic components.
Loader:
Minimum Operating Weight of 42,000 Pounds Excluding Tire Ballast and all Yes No
Required Specifications Listed.
Self-Leveling, With Heavy-Duty Bucket Minimum Volume 4.5 Yes No
Cubic Yards and a Minimum width of the Loader, Bolt on Cutting Edge
Mounted to Bucket
Bucket Breakout Force of Minimum of 31,000.00lbs Yes No

Balderson Quick Coupler for Bucket Attachment Bidder Shall Be Responsible Yes No
For Verifying size and Coupler Type.
Tires:
23.5R25 L-2, G-2 Radial Snow Rated Readily Available Yes No
Bridgestone VSWAS or Approved Equivalent
Electrical:
Alternator w/regulator 90 amp, 12-volt heavy-duty battery Yes No
1400 CCA Minimum
Electric engine starter Yes No
Backup alarm Yes No
Paint:
Manufacturers Standard Yellow Yes No
Service & Warranty:
The vendor shall clearly indicate all warranties that are furnished. Yes No
Because operation of this unit is essential, Service and parts must
be located within 30 miles of City of Minot, ND. Bidder shall provide
the location where service and complete parts inventory is located.
A loaner loader will be provided at no cost within 12 hours of Yes No
request in the event of a warranty issue.
5-year 4000-hour full machine warranty will be provided with no Yes No
Deductible
Manuals:
The unit shall be furnished with an operators, service, parts and maintenance Yes No
manuals to include hydraulic and electrical schematics and problem-solving
guide (can be in book or CD form) and troubleshooting manuals.
City of Minot will receive all tech service bulletins and updates. In addition,
any software or cables required to connect unit to a computer for
diagnostic or troubleshooting shall be provided with a USB connection
to the computer user end.
Delivery:
Delivery must be guaranteed in 180 days after award. Failure to deliver Yes No
shall result in low bidder providing a unit at no cost to the City until delivery
of bid unit is provided.

*** Please provide a list of vendors recommended options that the vendor feels make the
machine operate more optimally. Provide a short narrative of each option to explain the
benefit along with the associated cost.

BID PROPOSAL
STREET/ WATER DEPARTMENT
TWO (2) WHEEL LOADERS
PROJECT #5008
TheCityofMinotisamunicipalgovernmentandistaxexempt. Bidsshallnotincludesalestaxorother
applicable taxes.
Purchase Price:
TWO (2) New Wheel Loaders as per specifications $_________________Each
Make/Model_______________________________________
Delivery Date______________________________________
Thecitywillevaluatethebidbasedonthetotalcostandexceptionstothespecifications. Insubmitting
thisbid,itisunderstoodthatthecontractwillbeawardedonthebasisoflowestandbestbidthatmeets
specifications outlined in this bid specification document. Any specification deviation must be
documented and will be taken into consideration when determining whether the bid is the best bid for
theCityofMinot.Failingtoidentifyandexplaindeviationswillrenderthebidnon-compliantresultingin
abidrejection.Therighttorejectanyandallbidsisreservedbytheowner,anditisagreedthatthisbid
may not be withdrawn until 60 days after actual date of the opening. Payment will be made within 30
days after acceptance of the unit.
Thebidderherebycertifies:a)thatthisbidisgenuineandisnotmadeintheinterestoforonbehalfof
any undisclosed person, firm or corporation and is not submitted in conformity with any agreement or
rulesofanygroup,association,organizationorcorporation;b)thatthebidderhasnotdirectlyorindirectly
induced or solicited any other bidder to put in false or sham bid; c) that the bidder has not solicited or
inducedanyperson,firmorcorporationtorefrainfrombidding;andd)thatthebidderhasnotsoughtby
collusion or otherwise to obtain for the bidder any advantage over any other bidder or over the owner.
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