Notice for Bids: One New Landfill Dozer for the City of Watertown Sanitation Department

CITY OF WATERTOWN
SOUTH DAKOTA
SPECIFICATIONS AND BID FORM
FOR
Landfill Dozer
Sanitation Department
CITY OF WATERTOWN, OWNER
P.O. BOX 910
WATERTOWN SOUTH DAKOTA 57201
SPECIFICATION
SUBMIT BID TO: Bid Opening: 3:00 PM
CITY OF WATERTOWN Date: June 30th, 2026
ATTN: CITY FINANCE OFFICER City Hall
P.O. BOX 910 Main Conference Room
WATERTOWN, SOUTH DAKOTA 57201-0910 Watertown, SD
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NOTICE FOR BIDS
FOR ONE NEW LANDFILL DOZER
FOR THE CITY OF WATERTOWN SANITATION DEPARTMENT
Sealed bids will be received at the City Finance Office, 20 N Maple, P.O. Box 910,
Watertown, South Dakota 57201 up to 3:00 PM on 06 / 30 / 2026, for the furnishing of
the following item for the City of Watertown, South Dakota, Sanitation Department:
One New Landfill Dozer
At the time named above, such bid will be opened publicly and will be referred to the
Superintendent of Wastewater and Solid Waste for tabulation and review. The City
Council will meet in the Council Chambers in City Hall, 20 N Maple, in said City
to pass upon the same at a later date.
Plans and specifications for such bids are on file in the Finance Office of the City of
Watertown where the same may be examined or they may be provided by the Sanitation
Department upon your request.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or a cashier's check for five percent
(5%) of the amount bid, such check to be certified or issued by either a State or a
National Bank and payable to the City of Watertown, or in lieu thereof, a bid bond for ten
percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, such bond to be issued by a surety authorized to
do business in the State of South Dakota, payable to the City of Watertown, as a
guaranty that such bidder will enter into a contract with said City in case such bidder be
awarded the contract.
CHECKS NOT CERTIFIED WILL DISQUALIFY THE BID.
The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, or any part of any bid, or to accept a bid
other than the lowest in case it seems advisable to said City Council so to do. No bidder
may withdraw his bid within thirty (30) days after the actual date of the opening thereof.
By virtue of statutory authority, preference will be given to materials, products, and
supplies found or produced within the State of South Dakota.
Upon completion and acceptance of all materials, equipment, and work, payment in full
will be processed to the contractor. The contractor must submit an invoice by the 20th
day of the month for payment to be made on the 10th of the following month. No
payment shall be made at any other time.
The City of Watertown, South Dakota does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services.
Finance Officer
Publish: Kristen Bobzien
Published twice for the approximate cost of ________.
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SPECIFICATIONS FOR LANDFILL DOZER
GENERAL PROVISIONS
INTENT
The intent of these specifications is to describe one (1) current production model
new and unused Landfill Dozer meeting the following minimum specifications.
GENERAL
All component parts furnished shall be new, unused and the same as the
manufacturer's current production model. Equipment, accessories, component
parts and work not specifically mentioned in these specifications, but necessary
to furnish a complete unit, shall also be provided as though they were specifically
mentioned and delineated. Assemblies, subassemblies and component parts
shall be standard and interchangeable throughout the unit specified.
COMPOSITION OF THE BID
The bid price shall include all labor, component parts, equipment and services
required to fully complete and deliver the specified unit to the City of Watertown.
BID FORMS
All bidders must use the forms provided by the City of Watertown. Bidders must
submit completed bid proposal forms in a sealed envelope or packet clearly
marked on the outside: "BID FOR LANDFILL DOZER." Additional specifications
and bid proposal forms may be obtained at the Finance Department Office,
20 N Maple, Watertown, South Dakota 57201 or by phoning
(605) 882-6203 or the Watertown Regional Landfill at (605) 882-6219.
BID CLARIFICATION
Bidders may contact the Sanitation Department at (605) 882-6219 for additional
clarification of these specifications. Written requests for such clarification should
reach the Sanitation Department no later than five (5) working (M-F) days before
the date on which bids are due. Prior to submission of bids, any ambiguities in
the specifications shall be brought to the attention of the Sanitation Department.
If necessary, an addendum will be issued to give effect to such clarification.
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BID PROPOSAL
In their proposal Bidders will be required to state the make, model, engine size
and other pertinent data asked for in the proposal forms with reference to the
equipment they propose to furnish. All bids must be submitted on the forms
furnished by the City. These forms may be obtained from the office of the
Finance Department or the Watertown Regional Landfill, 605-882-6219.
DELIVERY AND TRANSPORTATION
The bid price for the complete unit will include freight designated FOB
Watertown, SD. The bidder shall be required to pay all costs in transporting,
delivery and setup of the complete unit ready for use to the City of Watertown
Regional Landfill Site.
TAXATION
The City of Watertown shall be exempt from all Federal, State or Local taxation.
The City shall not be liable for additional payment to defer the cost of any tax or
other imposition that might be made by Federal, State or Local taxing authorities.
DISPOSITION OF BIDS
No bidder may withdraw a submitted bid for a period of thirty (30) days after the
date of the opening of the bids. The City Council of the City of Watertown, South
Dakota, reserves the right to reject any or all bids or to waive any informalities in
any bid.
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VENDOR SPECIFICATION COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST FOR
ONE (1) NEW CURRENT MODEL LANDFILL DOZER
Note:
Bidders shall complete every space with a check mark in the specifications "YES"
column to indicate if the bid is exactly as specified. If not, the "NO" column must
be checked and a detailed description provided. The City will evaluate and
determine if the exception meets or exceeds the specification.
BASIC SPECIFICATIONS Comply
1. This machine shall be a currently advertised standard production YES NO
Dozer with 4 Function Power-Angle-Tilt (PAT) Blade and rippers.
2. Basic operating weight of standard dozer with
accessories shall be a minimum of 51,000 lb. YES NO
3. The overall height of the standard landfill dozer with
accessories shall be a maximum of 11' 5". YES NO
4. The overall width of the standard landfill dozer with
accessories shall be a maximum of 14'. YES NO
5. The proposed Landfill Dozer shall include all Federal government
required safety equipment. YES NO
ENGINE
6. The engine shall be of diesel type, four cycle, liquid cooled, direct
injection, 6-cylinder, 9.0L turbocharged delivering 225 min. horsepower.
YES NO
7. The engine shall meet Tier IV emission specifications for
the U.S. EPA. YES NO
8. Machine shall have a cold weather starting aid. YES NO
9. Machine shall have a spin on oil filter and fuel filter with
water separator. YES NO
10. Machine shall be equipped with 24-volt electrical starting and
operating system with 2 heavy duty 12-volt batteries or 1 heavy
duty 24-volt battery. YES NO
11. Engine air cleaner shall have a service indicator. YES NO
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12. Engine shall be equipped with a fuel priming pump. YES NO
13. The machine's engine enclosures shall consist of perforated
hinged engine side covers that optimize cooling and provide access. YES NO
14. The enclosures shall have a gap seal package which minimizes
material from entering the engine compartment. YES NO
15. The engine shall have a turbine air pre-cleaner to remove large
particles from incoming air and improve engine filtration. YES NO
16. Machine shall have a standard hydraulic reversing fan which
automatically reverses the fan at preset intervals to purge debris from
the radiator and engine compartment. YES NO
17. The machine shall be equipped with a raised pre-screener to help
reduce the likelihood of material plugging the air intake. YES NO
18. The cooling package will be mounted in the front of the machine
with an automatic reversing fan. YES NO
POWERTRAIN/TRANSMISSION
19. The transmission shall provide a minimum of three speeds
forward and a minimum of three speeds in reverse. YES NO
20. The transmission shall be a planetary type power shift with
torque converter or hydrostatic. YES NO
STEERING
21. Steering shall be provided by an individual steering pump and motor for each
side. YES NO
22. Steering shall provide counter rotation turns. YES NO
23. Wet, multiple-disc, pedal-controlled service brakes will be spring
applied and hydraulically released. YES NO
24. A automatic brake must apply the parking brake. YES NO
25. The steering and transmission control shall be in one joystick. YES NO
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HYDRAULICS
26. Hydraulics and controls shall have a fully enclosed
protected system. YES NO
27. Hydraulics and controls shall have a open centered load sensing system and
a variable displacement piston pump to adjust hydraulic flow. YES NO
28. Machine shall have a single joystick for dozer control functions
To include proportional roller-angle function. YES NO
UNDERCARRIAGE
29. Undercarriage shall be an extended life with treated bushings to improve
wear life. YES NO
30. Undercarriage shall have the capability of replacing worn
sprocket segments without breaking track using bolt-on, replaceable sprocket
segments. YES NO
31. Undercarriages shall have heavy-duty sealed and lubricated track
rollers to minimize entry of dirt, with oil lubrication of internal bushing
and pin surfaces. YES NO
32. Undercarriage shall have hydraulic track adjustment by grease
gun, fully sealed. YES NO
33. Undercarriage shall have roller frame attached to the tractor by a
pivot shaft and equalizer bar. YES NO
34. Undercarriage shall have a lifetime lubricated carrier roller. YES NO
35. Undercarriage shall have lifetime lubricated track rollers. YES NO
36. Undercarriage shall have a minimum of eight track rollers per side. YES NO
37. Standard track gauge shall be a minimum of 96". YES NO
38. Standard shoe shall be a minimum of 30" width extreme service with
trapezoidal holes and clipped corners. YES NO
39. Standard length of track on ground shall be a minimum of 130". YES NO
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FINAL DRIVES
40. Final drives shall be double-reduction planetary final drives mounted
independently of track frames and dozer push frames for isolation from shock
loads. YES NO
41. Final drives shall have seal trash guards. YES NO
CAB
42. The machine shall have a fully enclosed ROPS cab with sound
suppression, pressurization and tinted glass. YES NO
43. The cab will have heavy duty front and rear windshield wipers. YES NO
44. The cab will have a concave rear view mirror. YES NO
45. The cab will have sliding windows and a toolbox. YES NO
46. There will be steps and handrails on both sides of the dozer. YES NO
47. There will be an electric or air horn and backup alarm. YES NO
48. Dozer shall be equipped with electronic indicators and gauges
which monitor critical operational systems and alert the operator to
potential problems. YES NO
49. Operator seat shall include retractable seat belt. YES NO
50. Operator seat shall have adjustable armrests. YES NO
51. Fabric covered operator seat will be an air suspension type with
fore/aft, backrest tilt, lumbar support, heated / ventilated and height
adjustments. YES NO
52. The operator station will be angled to maximize 65 degrees for comfort when
making ripping passes. YES NO
53. Cab shall be equipped with air conditioning and an air circulation
system. YES NO
54. The air conditioner condenser and fans will be cab mounted and
protected. YES NO
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55. Cab shall include a 12-volt, 10-amp converter. YES NO
56. The cab shall be city radio ready and equipped with speakers,
antenna, and all necessary wiring. YES NO
57. A decelerator pedal shall modulate ground speed. YES NO
58. Machine shall have slip resistant, heavy-duty steps and handles
manufactured from plate steel and solid rod. YES NO
59. The hood shall be painted flat black or grey for glare reduction. YES NO
60. The cab will have a minimum of 2 front working lights
mounted high enough to clear the trash rack extension and 2 cab
mounted rear working lights. YES NO
61. The cab will have inside dome and instrument panel lights. YES NO
62. The cab must tilt for ease of servicing and cleaning. YES NO
63. The cab will include two digital cameras mounted on the exterior left and right
cab light brackets plus an additional camera mounted on the front grille that
integrate with the rearview (backup) cameras for a single display on a dedicated
in-cab monitor. YES NO
BLADE
64. The blade will be a (PAT) Power-Angle-Tilt of 168-inch width. YES NO
65. The machine will have PAT Cylinder Rod Scrapers. YES NO
66. The blade lift cylinders must be vertical. YES NO
GUARDING
67. The guarding package shall include guards for the final drives to
minimize seal damage from wire wrap. YES NO
68. The chassis shall have guards to protect the engine compartment
from debris. YES NO
69. The guarding package shall include heavy duty hinged guards
for the radiator and cooling system or Waste-Handler Grille.
YES NO
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70. The tilt cylinder lines shall run through the push arms and be fully
protected from contact damage while maintaining hose flexibility. YES NO
71. The guarding package shall include guards for the fuel and
hydraulic tank. YES NO
72. The guarding package shall include guards for the crankcase. YES NO
73. The hood openings shall be covered with plates to minimize
entry of debris. YES NO
74. Shields shall cover the exhaust stack inside the compartment,
hot side of turbocharger, and the exhaust manifold. YES NO
SERVICEABILITY
75. A diagnostic test bank shall be included. YES NO
76. A Quick Fluid Service Port shall be included. YES NO
77. The engine shall be mounted to be accessible for adjustment and
normal service without detaching from the tractor unit. YES NO
78. Final drives shall be modular and removed by only breaking track. YES NO
79. Undercarriage shall have sealed and lubricated track rollers. YES NO
RIPPERS
80. Three shank straight rippers with hydraulic controls and a
serviceable, replaceable wear tooth on the end of each shank. YES NO
81. The ripper shanks will have a minimum depth penetration of 24
inches and a minimum of 24 inches of lifted clearance. YES NO
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
82. Machine shall be equipped with a monitor device which displays
location, operational status, gauge level, abnormality codes, cautions,
and maintenance information. YES NO
83. Monitor shall provide self-diagnostic function for troubleshooting with the
ability for the dealer to remotely monitor machine health, diagnose problems and
even update machine software without a trip to the jobsite free from subscriptions
or annual renewals. YES NO
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