Sewer Maintenance Truck 3/4 Ton
| Agency: | City of Bangor |
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| State: | Maine |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Posted Date: | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | P26-33 |
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| Bid Documents: | Please Login to View Page |
| Bid Number: |
P26-33
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| Bid Title: |
Sewer Maintenance Truck 3/4 Ton
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| Category: | Vehicles |
| Status: | Open |
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Request for Proposals
Sewer Maintenance Truck 3/4 Ton
Proposal No. 26-33
Issue Date:
January 16, 2026
Purchasing Department
73 Harlow Street
Bangor, ME 04401
207-992-4282
I. Introduction
The City of Bangor (City) requests proposals to furnish and deliver one (1) full size;
three-quarter (3/4) ton; four-wheel drive (4wd); extended cab with eight-foot
(8ft) bed and liftgate, and nine and a half (9 1/2 ft) Fisher V- plow. FOB Destination to
the City of Bangor Fleet Maintenance Division, 481 Maine Avenue. The vehicle shall be
a new, current-year truck furnished and delivered in accordance with the attached
specifications. The City will consider alternate proposals for the purchase of an unsold
previous-year models if they meet or exceed the requested specifications. The City
reserves the right to award a contract to multiple Proposers.
II. General Information
Available at the following web address: www.bangormaine.gov/proposals on the City’s
website. By submitting a response to this solicitation, the Proposer accepts the
responsibility for downloading, reading, and bidding by the terms and conditions set forth
in the City’s “General Information for Vendors”.
In your proposal, please specify whether you currently have or are in the process of
developing a domestic violence policy. If you do not have such a policy, let us know if you
would like to receive a copy of the City of Bangor's policy as a reference.
III. Submission
For consideration, submit the proposal Bid Form (page 6) and Vendor Specifications Form
(pages 4 and 5) in an envelope marked "Proposal No. P26-33: Sewer Maintenance
Truck 3/4 Ton" by 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Submission of documents can be completed by:
A. Emailing to bids@bangormaine.gov ; or
B. Hand Deliver to Customer Service, 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME; or
C. US Post Office addressed to City of Bangor-Purchasing Department, 73 Harlow
Street, Bangor, ME 04401; or
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D. All Other Delivery Services addressed to City of Bangor-Purchasing Department,
73 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME 04401.
All submissions should reference “Proposal No. P26-33: Sewer Maintenance Truck ¾
Ton”. Proposals will be publicly opened at the time stated above in the Paul Bunyan
Room (first floor near the side elevator) at 73 Harlow St, Bangor, Maine
A tabulation of all received proposals will be posted on the City's website as soon as
possible after the opening date. Visit www.bangormaine.gov/bidtabs for results.
IV. Questions
Any questions must be directed in writing to bids@bangormaine.gov no later than 4:30
P.M., Friday, January 30, 2026.
The City will provide a response by 4:30 P.M. on Friday, February 6, 2026. This response
will be in the form of an addendum, accessible on the City's website. Notifications will be
sent to the Registered Vendor List when new addenda are released. To receive these
updates, the City strongly encourages all potential bidders to register as vendors at
www.bangormaine.gov/vendorregistration.
V. Late Proposals
It is the responsibility of the Proposer(s) to see that their proposals have sufficient time to
be received by the Purchasing Department before the submittal deadline. Any proposal,
portion of a proposal, or requested proposal revision received at the City Purchasing
Department after the time and date specified, will be returned to the Proposer unopened.
VI. Withdrawal of Proposals
No Proposer may withdraw their proposal for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of
opening. All proposals shall be subject to acceptance by the City during this period.
To withdraw a proposal prior to the opening, the Proposer shall request the withdrawal in
writing. All costs associated with the withdrawal (i.e. mailing fees) will be borne by the
Proposer.
VII. Rejection
The City reserves the right to reject any proposals, waive any informalities or defects in
proposals, or accept a higher cost proposal if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the
City. The City also reserves the right to request clarification, of any details, from the
successful Proposer.
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VIII. Information for Proposers
A. All Federal and State taxes must be excluded from the proposal price. Upon request,
a tax exemption certificate for the City of Bangor shall be furnished to the successful
Proposer.
B. The Bid Form, included with this request must be completed and returned for a
proposal to be considered.
C. The vehicle must be thoroughly inspected, serviced, and ready for use upon delivery.
All work performed must meet established industry standards of quality to be
acceptable. Any unacceptable work must be corrected before payment is issued.
D. Any exception to the provisions in Section X. Specifications must itemized on a
separate page titled “Exceptions,” referenced by section, subsection, and number,
along with a detailed explanation of the exceptions.
E. Pages four (4) and five (5) of this request must be completed and returned
within the proposal to be considered.
IX. Award
The award will be based on one or more of the following:
A. Quality and performance of the vehicle offered.
B. Availability of equipment and parts.
C. Prior history and experience with the Proposer and/or prior history and experience
with the vehicle offered. If there is no history or experience, references may be
requested of the successful Proposer.
D. Cost.
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X. Specifications
The specifications listed below represent the City’s basic requirements for the equipment
requested. The specifications should be viewed as a guideline for the City’s needs and
not an absolute minimum or maximum requirement. Alternate specifications will be
considered but may not be accepted. The City will purchase the equipment that will best
meet the requirements of the Sewer Maintenance Department.
Vehicle:
ONE (1) FULL SIZE; 3/4 TON; 4WD; EXTENDED CAB WITH 8FT BED AND
LIFTGATE SUCH AS GMC 2500, FORD F-250 OR APPROVED EQUAL
A. General:
1. Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR): minimum ninety-five hundred pounds (9,500
lbs.).
2. Engine minimum: fuel-injected V8, 6.0L or equivalent (gas, no diesel).
3. Extended cab
4. Eight-foot (8FT) bed
5. Magnum Headache Rack with amber/green strobe mounted to top.
6. Transmission minimum of 6-speed automatic.
7. Heavy-duty suspension with trailering package.
8. Electronic traction control.
9. Plow package.
10. Nine and a half (9 1/2 ft) Fisher V- plow
11. Six inch (6-in.) black assist step.
12. Rubber floor covering.
13. Forty twenty forty (40-20-40) vinyl front seat with a flip-down center.
14. Sixty-forty (60/40) fold-up rear bench seat.
15. Seventeen-inch (17-inch) BSW w/ steel wheels all season tires.
16. Single rear tires (no dually rear tire configuration).
17. Full-size spare wheel and tire.
18. Air conditioning and heat.
19. AM/FM radio with Bluetooth capability.
20. Power windows and locks.
21. Work truck equipment group
22. Four (4) molded mud flaps.
23. Electronic brake controller.
24. Factory upfit switches.
25. Heated side mirrors and rear defrost.
26. Spray in bedliner (Line X or approved equal).
27. Undercoated
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B. Color:
1. White or dark blue exterior.
2. Dark or light color interior.
C. Warranty:
Full factory warranty as nationally advertised.
D. Bumper:
1. A Reece trailer hitch (or approved equal), ball mount receiver and seven (7)
wire flat pin RV style connector.
2. Rated maximum allowed tow capacity
E. Electrical:
1. One hundred thirty (130) amp alternator
2. Heavy duty, maintenance free battery
F. Liftgate:
1. Thirteen Hundred-pound (1300lb.) capacity aluminum platform with a tapered
edge, such as a Tommy Gate G2 series or equivalent.
G. Plow:
1. Nine-foot, six-inch (9ft. 6in.) Fisher Xtreme V Plow.
2. Minute mount design with LED lights.
Does the Proposer comply with the vehicle specifications? If no, please attach
a complete list of all exceptions with your proposed specifications, if applicable.
_____ Yes _____ No ________ Initials
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