Pierce County New Compact Track Loader

INVITATION TO BID
PIERCE COUNTY NEW COMPACT TRACK LOADER

Pierce County, will accept sealed bids for the purchase of a new compact track loader at its
Material Recovery Facility located in Ellsworth, WI. Bids must be received by mail, or hand
delivered, to Tony Pfaff, Operations Manager, 707 North Maple Street, P.O. Box 118, Ellsworth
WI 54011, no later than 12:00 p.m. on April 24th, 2026, in a sealed envelope and clearly marked
"Bid - New Compact Track Loader." The bids will be opened at 1:30 p.m. on April 24th, 2026
at the Pierce County Solid Waste Material Recovery Center, Multi-purpose room. The Pierce
County Solid Waste Management Board will review and award the bid on May 20th, 2026, 4:30
p.m., at the Pierce County Board Room, Ellsworth, WI. Bid specifications, documents and plans
may be obtained from Tony Pfaff, 707 North Maple Street, P.O. Box 118, Ellsworth, WI 54011
(715) 273-3092. Pierce County reserves the right, in its sound discretion, to accept or reject any
or all bids provided in response to bid documents, regardless of conformity with the specifications,
as well as to waive any errors and omissions as well as any technical failure of any bid to be fully
responsive. Such discretion shall be exercised in the best interest of Pierce County and its
taxpayers. Pierce County also reserves the right to determine who, among the several bidders,
constitutes the lowest, responsible bidder for the project in question. Bid price shall remain in
effect for 90 days. Pierce County reserves the right to reduce its agreement with the successful
bidder to a written contract and until such a time as said contract is executed by and between the
parties, Pierce County shall not be bound to the terms of the bid in question. Pierce County is
bound only upon the signing and execution of a formal written contract. By the authority of the
Pierce County, Pierce County Courthouse, Ellsworth, WI.

New Compact Track Loader
Invitation to Bid - Specifications
Pierce County Solid Waste Management Department

INTRODUCTION

The Pierce County Solid Waste Department is seeking bids for the purchase of a new 2026 compact track
loader. Pierce County makes no preference regarding a specific make, model or manufacture of the
compact track loader.

MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS

Joy stick pilot controls
Operating weight of 9,600 pounds or greater
Rated operating capacity of 2,900 pounds or greater
Diesel engine with horsepower of 74 or greater - NO DEF
Tipping load 6,400 pounds or greater
Two speed high / low transmission
Track machine with tracks suitable for operating on concrete as the primary surface
Fuel tank capacity minimum of 20 gallons
Tier 4 compliant or most current regulations
. Hydraulic universal quick attachment system to fit present attachments (sweeper / grapple bucket)
. Standard auxiliary hydraulics
. Cab enclosure kit with AC, heater / defroster and demo door with wiper
Low or reduced noise package 85 dBa or below
. Air ride seat
AM/FM radio with speakers installed in operator friendly location
. Backup alarm package with horn.
. Standard front and rear lights
. Backup camera with LCD screen
. Automatic bucket positioning system

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ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO INCLUDE

. Warranty information

2. Nearest service location

3. Replacement unit availability during repairs
4. Pickup and delivery available for repairs

TRADE IN EQUIPMENT
1. 2024 Bobcat T76 T4 compact track loader

Tracks
Air ride seat
Enclosed cab with demo door
. AM/FM radio
Heated air ride seat
LED lights
. Two speed travel
Rear camera
Sound reduction package
7-inch touch panel display
AC and heater
Dual direction bucket positioning
. Comfort package
. Backup alarm
. All other standard equipment

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INSTRUCTIONS
1. Interested vendors should submit the following information for consideration:
A. A letter of interest and a written price quote. The written price quote should include: new
machine cost, trade in value of existing machine and net cost after trade in.
B. Any general information and all marketing material (i.e., brochures, references, etc.) as
deemed necessary.
Cc. Demonstration of the vendor's understanding of the specifications
2. Bids will not be accepted after the deadline specified herein.
3. There is no express or implied obligation for Pierce County to reimburse responding individuals

or vendors for any expenses incurred in preparing bids in response to this invitation.

4, All bids submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of this bid shall be binding upon
the vendor for 90 calendar days after the bid opening.

5. Should vendors have any questions or need assistance interpreting the specifications, vendors may
contact Tony Pfaff, Operations Manager, at (715) 273-3092.

6. To be considered, all bids shall be sealed and identified as "Bid - New Compact Track Loader".

7. Pierce County is tax exempt and upon request can provide Tax ID No.

Sealed bids shall be received no later than 12:00 p.m., April 24th, 2026, and shall be addressed to:

Tony Pfaff

Operations Manager

Pierce County Solid Waste Department
707 N. Maple Street, P.O. Box 118
Ellsworth, WI 54011

PROJECTED SCHEDULE

Bids Release April 6th, 2026.

Bids Due April 24th, 2026, no later than 12:00 p.m.

Bids Opening April 24th, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at the Solid Waste Material Recovery Facility,
Multi-Purpose Room.

Awarded by Solid Waste Management Board at its meeting May 20th, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.,
at the Pierce County Board Room.

STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All bids shall comply with Pierce County's "Standard Terms and Conditions,"
SELECTION PROCESS

All bids shall be submitted in accordance with the specifications of this Invitation of Bids. Each bid will
be reviewed and analyzed and will be subject to approval by the Solid Waste Management Board. Selection
may be made of vendor deemed to be most responsive and responsible and best suited among those
submitting bids, on the basis of the factors involved in this Invitation of Bids. Factors to be considered
include, but are not limited to, whether the vendor is a responsible vendor and has the capability in all
respects to perform fully the scope of work, Complete the sale, past performance in providing similar sales
or services, status and reputation as a provider of sales or services. The County reserves the right to
investigate the references and credentials of the vendors. Pierce County reserves the right to waive minor
irregularities, accept or reject wholly or in part any bids, or call for new bids when such action is in the best
interests of Pierce County as determined by the Solid Waste Management Board. Contract negotiations
will be initiated with the top ranked vendor and, if unsuccessful in arriving at a mutually acceptable
contract, negotiations will occur with the next highest ranked vendor and so on, until a mutually acceptable
contract is executed. All bidders are hereby notified that the successful bid shall be reduced to a written
contract and until such time as said contract is executed by and between the parties, the County shall not
be bound to the terms of the proposal in question.

PUBLIC INFORMATION

Information supplied by the vendor to Pierce County is subject to the Wisconsin Public Records Law, Wis.
Stat. 19.35. Such information shall become public unless it falls within one of the exceptions in the
statute, such as security information, trade secret information, or labor relations information. If the vendor
believes any information which is not public will be supplied in response to this Invitation of Bids, the
vendor shall take reasonable steps to identify for the County which data, if any, it believes falls within the
exceptions. If the proposal data is not marked in such a way as to identify non-public data, the County will
treat the information as public and release it upon request. In addition, the County reserves the right to
make the final determination of whether data identified by the vendor as not public falls within the
exceptions in the statute.

LAW AND ORDINANCES
The vendor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, whether federal, state, local or

otherwise, pursuant to this Invitation of Bids and any resulting contract. Furthermore, the vendor is solely
responsible for all costs to comply with any applicable law, whether federal, state, local or otherwise.

PIERCE COUNTY
STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS

ACCEPTANCE/REJECTION: Pierce County reserves the right, in its sound
discretion, to accept or reject any or all quotes/bids provided in response to bid
documents, as well as to waive any errors and omissions as well as any technical failure
of any bid to be fully responsive. Such discretion shall be exercised in the best interests
of Pierce County and its taxpayers. Pierce County also reserves the right to determine
who, among the several bidders, constitutes the lowest, responsible bidder for the project
in question.

NON-DISCRIMINATION/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: Pierce County is committed
to equal employment opportunity and is obligated not to discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age or physical or mental handicap in regard to any position for which qualified.
Further, you are advised that as a contractor, subcontractor, vendor or lessee of Pierce
County, you may be subject to Executive Order 11246, as amended, and Section 503 of
the Rehabilitation Act, as amended. If covered, a successful bidder whose bid has been
reduced to a contract shall constitute your agreement that you will not discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, age or physical or mental handicap in regard to any position for which
qualified; and that you will comply with other specific requirements of these laws. In the
event of noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clause, any resulting purchase order
or contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and you may be
declared ineligible for further contracts or purchase orders.

APPLICABLE LAW: A successful bid which has been reduced to a contract shall be
governed under the laws of the State of Wisconsin and is made at Pierce County,
Wisconsin and venue for any legal action to enforce the terms of the agreement shall be
in Pierce County Circuit Court.

ASSIGNMENT: No right or duty of a successful bidder whose bid has been reduced to
acontract, may be assigned, in whole or in part, to any other person without the express,
written consent of Pierce County, which may withhold such consent it its sole discretion.

CANCELLATION: Pierce County reserves the right to cancel any contract resulting
from the bid submitted, in whole or in part, without penalty, due to the non-appropriation
of funds. Additionally, should the successful bidder fail or refuse to fulfill its obligations
under said contract, Pierce County reserves all legal and equitable rights to reform,
terminate, modify, or seek specific performance of the terms and conditions thereof.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT: The standard terms and conditions set forth in this
document shall apply to any contract awarded on a bid basis by Pierce County. Each
bidder is notified that specific terms and conditions for the project in question shall be as
are set forth in a separate instrument captioned with the project name (Data Card
Technology and Services Request for Bids), which specific terms and conditions shall

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govern the bidder's proposed performance. Additionally, Pierce County reserves the
right to reduce the successful bid to a written contract and until such time as said
contract is executed by and between the parties, Pierce County shall not be bound to
the terms of the bid in question.

QUALITY LEVEL: Unless otherwise specified in the Request for Bids, all supplies
and materials to be provided by the successful bidder shall met with all minimum
specifications or descriptions set forth herein. No bidder shall, without the express,
written consent of Pierce County, or as otherwise specified in the Request for Bids,
substitute used or discontinued supplies or materials for those requested in the bid
documents,

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: Materials, equipment, and supplies provided to Pierce
County must comply fully with all safety requirements that are set forth by the Wisconsin
Administrative Code, Rules of the Industrial Commission on Safety and all applicable
OSHA standards. When furnishing toxic or hazardous materials as defined in sub-part
"Z" of the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Standards, the contractor shall furnish
appropriate OSHA Form 20, "Material Safety and Data Sheet", for each item provided.

TAXES: Pierce County and its Departments are exempt from payment of all federal
taxes and Wisconsin state and local taxes on its purchasing except Wisconsin excise tax
as described below:

1. Pierce County, including all of its departments, is required to pay a Wisconsin
excise or occupational tax on its purchases of beer, liquor, wine, cigarettes,
tobacco product, motor vehicle fuel, engine oil, aviation fuel. However, Pierce
County is exempt from payment of State of Wisconsin sales or user tax on this
purchase. Pierce County may be subject to other state taxes on its purchases
dependent upon the laws of that state.

2. Contractors performing construction activities are required to pay state user tax on
the cost of materials.

PATENT INFRINGEMENT: Bidder agrees to indemnify and hold the County harmless
from and against all liability, damage and expense, including reasonable counsel fees,
resulting from any actual or claimed trademark, patent, or copyright infringement, or any
litigation based thereon, with respect to any part of the supplies covered by this bid, and
such obligation shall survive acceptance of the supplies and payment therefor by the
County.

WARRANTY: The successful bidder shall provide Pierce County with all manufacturer
warranties applicable to each item of supplies and materials provided in the response to
the Request for Bids, together with such other or further warranties as to fitness for
purpose, performance or otherwise as may be required of it under the terms and
conditions of the Request for Bids. The successful bidder further expressly warrants that
the supplies covered by this bid are of merchantable quality and satisfactory and safe for

consumer use. Reducing the successful bid to a contract, and the execution of that
contract shall constitute an agreement by bidder to indemnify and hold Pierce County
harmless from liability, loss, damage and expense, including reasonable counsel fees,
incurred or sustained by Pierce County by reason of the failure of the supplies or
materials to conform to such warranties.

GUARANTEED DELIVERY: The successful bidder shall be required to adhere to any
time limits applicable to performance or delivery of supplies and materials and their
incorporation into the public work in question, subject to such penalties as may be set
forth in the Request for Bids and contract.

QUANTITIES: Quantities shown on this request for bid are based upon estimated
needs. Pierce County reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities to meet actual
needs or availability of funds.

SPECIFICATIONS: Where specifications for supplies and materials are included in the
Request for Bid, they shall be utilized by the bidder to establish the design, type,
construction, quality, functional capability and/or performance level requested by Pierce
County. Although specific manufacturer's brands or models may be used, the bidder
may substitute alternates for consideration by Pierce County, designated as such, which
are equivalent to that which is specified.

SUBSTITUTIONS: When substitutes are bid, they must be identified by manufacturer,
stock number and other descriptive information to establish equivalencies. Pierce County
shall be the sole judge of equivalency.

INTEGRATION: Pierce County reserves the right to determine what, if any,
discussions, preliminary understandings, memoranda and other documentation to include
in its final contract as and for the subject matter of the Request for Bids.

UNILATERAL OFFER NOT TO BE WITHDRAWN: Each bid submitted in
response to the Request for Bids shall constitute a unilateral offer on the part of the
bidder and shall not be withdrawn for a period of 90 days next following the date of the
opening of the bids by Pierce County. Pierce County, on the other hand, shall not be
bound to enter into a contract with a bidder until it has formally accepted its bid and
reduces said bid to a written contract.

STANDARDTERMSAND CONDITIONS/CONTRACTS

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