1-260190 Solicitation Document.pdf

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(______________) Published on the City’s Website wichita.gov/legalnotices, Friday, July 17, 2026

REQUEST FOR BID NO. – 260190

Sealed Bids will be submitted (electronically preferred method) in the office of the City Purchasing Manager, 12th Floor, City Hall, 455 North Main, Wichita, Kansas, prior to 10:00 O'CLOCK A. M., FRIDAY, August 7, 2026. “Request for Bid” form MUST be used to submit your bid unless you are submitting your bid on our website (wichita.gov/procurementportal) using your secured login/password to submit a bid for:

PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES DEPARTMENT/FLEET DIVISION

Four Wheel Drive Rubber Tired Loader/Backhoe

AS PER SPECIFICATIONS

F.O.B.: Wichita, KS

Bids will be opened after ten o’clock a.m., in the Board Room, 1st Floor, City Hall, 455 North Main, Wichita, Kansas.

Specifications and bid forms are on file in the office of the City Purchasing Manager, 12th Floor, City Hall, 455 N. Main, Wichita, Kansas 67202, (316) 268-4636. This information may also be obtained on our website above.

Dated at Wichita, Kansas this 17th day of July, 2026.

Josh L. Lauber, MBA, CPSM Purchasing Manager https://www.wichita.gov/legalnotices https://wichita.bonfirehub.com/

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CITY OF WICHITA

FINANCE DEPARTMENT/PURCHASING DIVISION

455 N. MAIN ST WICHITA, KS 67202

PHONE: (316) 268-4636

PURCHASING@WICHITA.GOV

https://selfserviceict.wichita.gov/vss

REQUEST FOR BID #260190

Four Wheel Drive Rubber Tired Loader/Backhoe – Public Works & Utilities Department

City of Wichita – Fleet Division

July 17, 2026

PROJECT DEFINITION

The City of Wichita is seeking bids from firm(s) for Four Wheel Drive Rubber Tired Backhoe for the Fleet Division.

Four Wheel Drive Rubber Tired Backhoe. See Section II. Scope of Services; Meets/Not Meets Response Matrix for cab and chassis specifications.

THE AWARD WILL BE BASED ON THE LOWEST AND BEST TOTAL NET BID WITH OPTIONS AS

SELECTED.

Any questions may be submitted in writing to Jason Brogden (jbrogden@wichita.gov) no later than 3:00 pm, July 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted via email, and they will be answered through an addendum made available to all interested parties.

Tentative Schedule of Events Solicitation Advertised July 17, 2026 Questions Due Via Email July 30, 2026, 3:00 p.m.

Questions Answered Via Addendum Week of August 3, 2026 Bids Due August 7, 2026, 10:00 a.m.

City Council (tentative) August 18, 2026 mailto:Purchasing@wichita.gov https://selfserviceict.wichita.gov/vss

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Table of Contents

I. OVERVIEW AND SUMMARY

II. SCOPE OF SERVICES

III. BID TERMS

A. Questions and Contact Information:

B. Bid Submission:

C. Evaluation Criteria:

D. Tentative Schedule:

E. Minimum Respondent Qualifications:

F. Meet local, state, and federal guidelines as applicable

G. Bid Requirements:

H. City of Wichita Responsibilities:

I. Challenges and Protests

IV. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

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I. OVERVIEW AND SUMMARY

The City of Wichita is the largest city in Kansas with a population of approximately 397,000 and is the seat of Sedgwick County. As of August 2020, the city’s total land area was approximately 165.58 square miles.

Major highways, including the Kansas Turnpike (I-35), Interstate 135 and U.S. 54 (Kellogg Avenue) link the City with a large trade area that encompasses a population of more than 1.1 million people within a 100-mile radius. The City of Wichita employs approximately 3,100 employees providing a full range of municipal services, including police and fire protection, parks and recreation programs, libraries, public housing, municipal transportation, airports, water and sewer utilities, general administration, and other services.

Information regarding the City of Wichita can be found at https://www.wichita.gov. The legislative body of the City consists of a six-member City Council, elected by district, and a full-time Mayor elected from the City-at-large. The Council members and the Mayor serve four-year terms overlapping. The Council and Mayor establish general policies, which are executed by the City Manager.

The City of Wichita is soliciting request for bids from vendors and/or firms for Four Wheel Drive Rubber Tired Backhoe for the Fleet Division. The city reserves the right to award all, some, or none of the goods/services set forth in this Request for Bid (RFB) to any one proposer based on the city’s review and assessment of the bids meeting the criteria/specifications set forth herein.

II. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The machine supplied to meet this specification must be new, and unused, substantiated by current published literature and price sheets.

The manufacturer must be prepared to prove satisfactory experience in the design and manufacture of the type of machine described herein. Service facilities staff by qualified employees with adequate inventory of parts for repair and service of unit must be located in the Wichita, Kansas area or qualified factory-trained and certified repair technicians who will travel to the City facility at which the equipment is stored within 24 hours of the repair or service request without expense to the City of Wichita.

The unit bid must meet or exceeds industry or SAE standards. Standards used by societies that are not members of the American National Standards Institute will not be accepted.

The Following Machines are Indicative of the Type Sought in this Bid Invitation:

Caterpillar 420-F

Other machines by other manufacturers that meet the criterion of this specification are also eligible, but at the City’s discretion, other units must be demonstrated and approved by prior to award.

Bidders must return the following form below completed for every space requested in, Section II - Bidder’s Proposal column. Bidders shall indicate that the item being bid is exactly as requested or provide a description to indicate any deviation from the specifications of the item being bid meets or exceeds item specifications.

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Meets/Not Meets Response Matrix Section I

City Specifications (Minimum) Section II

Bidder’s Proposal

Specification Meets Not Meets

Comments (required if deviation listed)

TRACTOR:

Four Wheel Drive

Wheel Base Length: 87-Inches Maximum

Overall Transport Width: 91-Inches Maximum

Transport Height: 12-Foot 6-Inches Maximum

Ground Clearance: 13-Inches Minimum

Weight With Backhoe, Loader & Cab, Including All Of The Option In This Bid Shall Be No More Than 21,000 Lbs. Maximum

Turning Clearance Circle: 36-Feet Maximum.

TIRES:

Factory Standard F3 Type Front Bias Ply

Factory Standard R4 Type Rear Bias Ply

(Tires Shall Be Tubeless Type. Vendor To Specify Wheel Size, Type, Number Of Studs And Size Of Studs.)

ENGINE:

Diesel, 4 Cycle, 207 Cubic Inch Minimum. Tier 4 Final Only. No Exceptions

Must Meet All 2019 EPA Mandates

Exhaust Regeneration Will Not Require Input From The Operator And Will Not Interfere With The Operation Of The Machine.

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Section I City Specifications (Minimum)

Section II Bidder’s Proposal

Specification Meets Not Meets

Comments (required if deviation listed)

ENGINE CONTINUED:

Net Horsepower 127 Hp Minimum ® 2200 Rpm Maximum.

Net Peak Torque 396 LB./FT. Minimum.@;1,400 Rpm Maximum

Electric Key Start Ignition

Permanent Dex-Cool Silicate Free Anti-Freeze Installed To -20 Degrees Fahrenheit

Muffler, Exhaust Cover If Straight Upright Exhaust

Air Cleaner Dry Type With Safety Pre-Filter And Cab Mounted Restriction Gauge

Foot And Hand Throttle Controls

Cold Weather Starting Assist

All Other Factory Standard Equipment Items

Shall Have Flip Up Hood For Easier Maintenance

TRANSMISSION:

Auto-shift With Four Speeds Forward, And A Minimum Of Three Reverse (Reversing Without Clutching)

AXLE:

Factory Standard Differential Lock

BRAKES:

Hydraulic Foot Operated, Capability Of Individual Or Simultaneous Operation, Parking Brake Required

STEERING:

Full Power, Tilt Steering

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Section I City Specifications (Minimum)

Section II Bidder’s Proposal

Specification Meets Not Meets

Comments (required if deviation listed)

CAB:

Flat Deck Four Post ROPS Rigid Enclosed Cab With Doors To Safely Allow Entry/ Exit From Both Sides Of The Machine.

All Side And Rear Windows Must Open.

Rear Window Must Be A Single Piece And Move Out Of The Operators View When Open.

Floor Mats And Noise Suppression Package

Fenders To Cover Rear Tires

Adjustable Single Swivel Seat For Driving

Backhoe Operation, Loader Operation, And Breaker Operation Will Be Pilot Control

INSTRUMENTS:

Tachometer, Engine Hour Meter, Fuel Gauge, Audible/Visual Warning For Coolant Temperature, Engine Oil Pressure. Alternator Charging, Transmission Oil Temperature, Hydraulic Oil Level, Parking Brake, Lights, Air Cleaner Blockage, And Transmission Filter Blockage

COLOR:

Construction Yellow

FIRE EXTINGUISHER:

Five Pound ABC Type Mounted Inside The Cab

HEATER:

Heavy Duty High Output Factory Installed Air Conditioning, Heater, Defroster, And Ventilation Fan For Cooling & Heat

LIGHTS:

Eight (8) Moveable Work Lights Mounted Four Front And Four Rear. All Lights Needed For Roading Tractor To Include Brake, Turn, Marker, And Headlights

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Section I City Specifications (Minimum)

Section II Bidder’s Proposal

Specification Meets Not Meets

Comments (required if deviation listed)

SAFETY LIGHTING:

The Units Delivered Shall Be Equipped With A DOT Style, Four (4) Strobe Head Strobe System Which Shall Have The Strobe Bulbs Mounted In Conjunction With The Factory Front And Rear Flasher Assemblies

ELECTRICAL:

12-Volt System With 115 Amp Capacity Alternator Minimum With A Minimum Of 800 CCA Battery Capacity And Electronic Backup Warning System Required

ACCESSORIES:

Interior Rear View Mirror

3-Inch Retractable Seat Belt

Horn Activation In Two-Position (Loader And Backhoe)

1.5 Cubic Yard Minimum Bucket Capacity With Bolt-On Cutting Blade

11-Foot Minimum Hinge Pin Height.

11,100 Pounds Minimum Breakout Force

7,800 Pounds Minimum Lift Capacity At Full Height

8-Foot 11-Inches Minimum Dump Clearance At 45 Degree Hinge Pin Height

All Loader Operation Controlled Through One Lever With Hydro-Mechanical Self Leveling Only

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM:

Pump Type-Variable Flow. Axial Piston Only. No Exceptions

40 G.P.M. Min. Flow With Factory Standard Filter

System Pressure 3,040 Psi Minimum

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Section I City Specifications (Minimum)

Section II Bidder’s Proposal

Specification Meets Not Meets

Comments (required if deviation listed)

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CONTINUED:

Two (2 )Hydraulic Valves Loader

Five (5) Hydraulic Valves Backhoe

Control Valve, Hydraulic Hoses, Quick-Coupler Attachments (Male And Female}, And All Other Items Necessary For Operation Of Hydraulic Accessories

Auxiliary. Lines To The End Of The Dipper Shall Be Steel And Bolted To The Dipper Only, With Flexible Joints As Needed

The Auxiliary Circuit Shall Be Factory Installed With Electric/Hydraulic Control Mounted In The Cab

BACHOE:

Curved Boom Design With Extendable Boom

One 24-Inch Extra Heavy Duty Bucket Extendable Boom With Transport Lock

Double Acting Swing Cylinder With Hydraulic Swing Brake Protection

17-Foot 8-Inch Minimum Digging Depth, 2-Foot Flat Bottom In Retracted Position

21-Foot Minimum Digging Depth, 2-Foot Flat Bottom In Extended Position

180 Degrees Minimum Swing Arc

12,959 Pounds Minimum Digging Force Bucket Cylinder Retracted

12,959 Pounds Minimum Digging Force Bucket Cylinder Extended

9,750 Pounds Minimum Digging Force Dipper Cylinder Retracted

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Section I City Specifications (Minimum)

Section II Bidder’s Proposal

Specification Meets Not Meets

Comments (required if deviation listed)

BACKHOE CONTINUED:

7,122 Pounds Minimum Digging Force Dipper Cylinder Extended

All Backhoe Operation Controlled Through Two Lever Pilot Controls With Pattern Changer.

Minimum Operating Stabilizer Spread

Reversible Street Pads On Stabilizers

Stabilizer Cylinder Rock Guards. Guards Must Automatically Extend And Retract With Stabilizers

OPTIONS:

Option 1: Hydraulic Hammer, Hammer Shall Have All The Necessary Hardware To Attach To The Loader Backhoe As Well As The Following:

Impact Energy Class 800 Ft-Lb, Blows Per Minute 720-1740, Minimum Operating Pressure 1,450 Psi, Minimum Carrier Weight 6,600 Lbs. Tool Diameter 2.68-Inch Minimum, Tool Length 24-Inch Minimum, Option 2: Glide Ride- Reduces Bucket Spill When Traveling Over Rough Terrain

Option 3: Additional Warranty: 2 Year/ 2,000 Hour Warranty On The Hydraulic System And The Powertrain To Include Parts And Labor In Addition To Standard Warranty, For Coverage For A Minimum Of 3 Year 3,000 Hours

F.O.B. DESTINATION:

The Successful Bidder Shall Deliver Each Item F.O.B. Destination To The City Of Wichita, 1801 South Mclean BLVD., Wichita, Kansas

SPECIAL NOTES:

Deletion: No Factory Installed Standard Equipment Or Optional Package Equipment To Be Deleted.

Advertising: No Dealer Emblems, Decals, Or Placards To Be On The Vehicle

Usage: Engine Hour Reading At F.O.B. Destination Must Not Exceed 15 Hours Maximum New And Unused Condition

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Section I City Specifications (Minimum)

Section II Bidder’s Proposal

Specification Meets Not Meets

Comments (required if deviation listed)

SPARE PARTS:

The Successful Bidder Must Furnish Two Complete Sets Of Filters For Each Unit Being Delivered. A Full List Of Common Replacement Parts Must Be Delivered With The Machine(s)

SPARE WHEELS:

One (1) Spare Wheel Shall Be Included For Both the Front An The Rear Of The Unit Being Bid

MANUALS:

The Successful Bidder Shall Deliver To The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor For Units Furnished Under This Bid, One (1) Sets Of The Following:

1. Current Edition Of The Operations Manual.

2. Current Edition Of The Service/Maintenance Repair Manual

3. Current Edition Of The Electrical Diagrams

4. Current Edition Of The Parts Manual

When Possible, It Is Preferred That The Manuals Be Electronic)

MAINTENANCE TRAINING:

The Vendor Shall Provide At No Additional Cost To The City, A Minimum Of 4 Hours On-Site, Interactive "Operation And Maintenance Training" To Water Department Personnel. If The Training Is Not Located Within 20 Miles Of Wichita, Ks. The Vendor Shall Provide Transportation And Lodging For A Minimum Of Four (4) City Of Wichita Employees At No Additional Cost To The City Of Wichita.

If Needed, The Vendor Shall Provide The Necessary Tools And Teaching Aids To Conduct The On-Site Training.

At The Completion Of The Training, Each Participant Shall Understand How The Equipment Operates And What Is Necessary To Maintain The Equipment To Manufacturer's Specifications

WARRANTY SERVICE:

The Successful Bidder Must Furnish Proof That They Will, And Are Capable Of, Providing Parts. Service And Repair To All Items Herein Specified. Bidder Must Agree To Administer And Must Furnish. In Writing, Manufacturer's Standard Warranty Terms And Conditions. The Standard Warranty Shall Be A Minimum Of I Yr. I 1.000 Hrs.

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Section I City Specifications (Minimum)

Section II Bidder’s Proposal

Specification Meets Not Meets

Comments (required if deviation listed)

CORRECTION OF DEFICIENCIES:

Should it be determined that upon delivery the vehicle(s) fail to meet these bid specifications in any respect, the bidder to meet these bid specifications in any respect, the bidder shall at no expense to the city, correct such deficiencies without delay.

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III. BID TERMS

A. Questions and Contact Information:

Any questions regarding this document must be submitted via the procurement portal’s “Ask a Question” functionality or by email to Jason Brogden, jbrogden@wichita.gov, in accordance with the dates and times stipulated for questions. Any questions of a substantive nature will be addressed in written form as a posted addendum on the City’s Procurement Portal (wichita.gov/procurementportal). Respondents are responsible for checking the City’s Procurement Portal and acknowledging any addenda electronically as a part of the Procurement Portal submission’s electronic acknowledgment for all stipulated response forms and addendum acknowledgments.

To ensure interested parties receive notification of any published addendum by the City, respondents need to verify the selection of “Real Time” on their Procurement Portal - Notification Center settings:

• Accept Invites from Agencies (to receive invitations for new solicitation opportunities)

• Accept Messages (to receive notifications for any published addendum)

Failure to select “Real Time” notification settings will impact your Procurement Portal profile’s ability to receive notifications and messages by the City of Wichita Purchasing Division.

To view your Procurement Portal’s Notification Center settings, log into your account and select Settings, Global Vendor Record, Manage my Organization, and Notifications to view this settings screen. If further assistance is needed, please contact the Purchasing Office directly at purchasing@wichita.gov or by phone at (316) 268-4636.

B. Bid Submission:

Bids will be received (electronically as stated) in the office of the City Purchasing Manager, 12th Floor, City Hall, 455 North Main, Wichita, Kansas, prior to 10:00 O'CLOCK A.M., FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026.

Bids may be submitted on our website at (https://selfserviceict.wichita.gov/vss) using your secure login/password:

Bids are to be submitted through the City’s Procurement Portal (wichita.gov/procurementportal) using a secure login/password.

If a Bonfire registration for system access has not been completed, please visit wichita.gov/purchasing for assistance. On the Purchasing website page, a video tutorial (Bonfire Registration Video) walkthrough and registration resources are available to help in the completion of the registration process. If further assistance is needed, please contact the Purchasing Office directly at purchasing@wichita.gov or by phone at (316) 268-4636.

All bids, including supporting documentation/manuals, shall become the property of the City.

C. Evaluation Criteria:

Bid Award will be based on the Lowest and Best Total Net Bid from a Responsible and Responsive vendor.

The City, through its Board of Bids and Contracts reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and any part of parts of any bid and to waive formalities therein to determine which is lowest and best bid.

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Any bid which is incomplete, conditional, obscure, or which contains additions not called for or irregularities of any kind, may be cause for rejection of the bid. All bids are awarded subject to a check of the computations shown on the "Request For Formal Bid" form. In the event of a discrepancy in the extension(s) or total for the item(s), the unit cost shall prevail.

The City, through its Purchasing Manager, reserves the right to accept or reject any or all submittals and any part or parts of any submittal, and to waive formalities therein to determine which is the most beneficial bid.

D. Tentative Schedule:

The tentative schedule will apply to this Request for Bid (RFB) and may change according to with the City’s needs or unforeseen circumstances. All dates and times will be in Central Standard Time (CST;

CDT) and can be confirmed through the Purchasing Office located at 455 N. Main 12th Floor Wichita, KS 67202, calling (316) 268-4636, or by contacting the buyer listed on the solicitation document.

Questions of a substantive nature will be reviewed and answered in written form as an addendum and posted to the City’s Procurement portal at wichita.gov/procurementportal.

Vendors are encouraged to complete bidder registration by visiting the City of Wichita’s eProcurement Portal at wichita.gov/procurementportal, then follow the link to the Bonfire vendor registration page to register your company. Please check our website, wichita.gov/purchasing for upcoming registration opportunities, training dates & locations, and information as it is updated in the near future.

Event Date Solicitation Advertised July 17, 2026 Last Day for Written Question July 30, 2026 @ 3:00 p.m.

Addendum Posting Week of August 3, 2026 Bid Due August 7, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m.

City Council Approval August 18, 2026

E. Minimum Respondent Qualifications:

This section lists the criteria to be considered in evaluating the responsiveness of firms interested in providing the goods and/or service(s) specified in this Request for Bid. Firms should meet or exceed these qualifications to be considered for award. Any exceptions to the requirements listed should be clearly detailed in the proposer’s response. Bidders shall:

1. Understanding of industry standards and best practices.

2. Have experience in providing goods and/or services of comparable size and complexity to that being requested.

3. Have knowledge of and comply with all currently applicable, and as they become enacted during the contract term, federal, state and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations. All laws of the State of Kansas, whether substantive or procedural, shall apply to the contract, and all statutory, charter, and ordinance provisions that are applicable to public contracts in the city shall be followed with respect to the contract.

4. Registration with the Kanas Secretary of State’s Office before contract execution.

5. Having Municipal government experience is preferable; however, the City will make the final determination based on responses received and the evaluation process.

6. Have the capacity to acquire all bonds, escrows or insurances as outlined in the terms of this

RFB.

7. Provide project supervision (as required) and quality control procedures.

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8. Have appropriate material, equipment and labor to perform specified services.

9. Ensure parking occurs only in designated areas and parking permits are displayed (if provided).

10. Wear company uniform or ID badge for identification purposes.

11. Meet local, state, and federal guidelines as applicable

F. Bid Requirements:

1. Completed Bonfire Portal (wichita.gov/procurementportal) submission (or Request for Bid Form signed and dated if submitted via paper).

2. Bids submitted may not be withdrawn for a period of 60 days following the opening of this Request for Bid. Prices MUST also be free of duties and federal, state, and local taxes unless otherwise imposed by a governmental body, and applicable to the material on the proposal.

3. Pricing for all stipulated Item(s) and/or Group(s) requirements. Bidders who do not submit pricing for all items when stipulated may be deemed nonresponsive when not adhering to:

4. Lowest and Best Total Net Bid with Options as Selected, when requested, will be calculated by aggregate total. No other pricing or miscellaneous charges will be submitted.

5. Timeline of substantial (habitable; usable as intended), and final completion (all work 100% completed; no additional work).

6. Exceptions to any part of this document clearly delineated and detailed.

7. Responses that do not include all required forms/items may be deemed non-responsive.

G. City of Wichita Responsibilities:

1. Designate a Department contact person for any daily communication(s) required to ensure goods and/or services delivery.

2. Provide Contractor with appropriate facility access(es) for completion of awarded goods and/or services.

3. Provide Contractor with Contact Information for key City staff who will manage the contract.

H. Challenges and Protests

Challenges A challenge is defined as a written objection by any party interested in responding to either a bid or proposal (collectively referred to as solicitations), when that party wishes to have the City consider an addition, substitution or modification to the specifications stated in the outstanding solicitation.

The written challenge of the solicitation specifications must be filed with the Purchasing Manager located on the 12th Floor, Finance Department at City Hall, 455 N Main, Wichita, KS 67202, telephone number

(316) 268-4636, at least five (5) business days before the solicitation opening due date and time as listed on the solicitation documents. Any challenge to solicitation specifications received after the five (5) business days deadline will not be considered by the City. The Purchasing Manager will acknowledge receipt of the challenge. The written challenge is to include the name, address, email address and telephone number of the interested party, identification of the solicitation number and project title, a detailed statement of the reasons for the challenge, supporting evidence or documentation to substantiate any arguments, and the form of relief requested, e.g., the proposed addition, substitution or modification to the specifications. The Purchasing Manager will investigate the written challenge and any evidence or documentation submitted with the challenge.

In the event of a timely challenge of the solicitation specifications to the Purchasing Manager, the affected pending solicitation shall not proceed further until the challenge is resolved by Purchasing Manager decision. The Purchasing Manager will issue a written decision, which will be posted on the City’s Vendor

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Services website, https://selfserviceict.wichita.gov/vss/ for viewing by all interested parties. The decision rendered by the Purchasing Manager will be final.

Protests A protest is defined as a written objection to a proposed award, or the award of a contract, with the intention of receiving a remedial result. In order to be considered valid, a protest must 1) come from an actual bidder or proposer for the contract, 2) who claims to be the rightful award recipient, 3) whose economic interest may be affected substantially and directly by the award of a contract or by the failure to award a contract. Suppliers or subcontractors to a bidder or proposer cannot file a valid protest. A valid protest can only be filed by a bidder or proposer which can show that it would be awarded the contract if the protest were successful. Therefore, all conditions numbered 1 through 3 listed above in this paragraph must be met.

The written protest for bids must be filed with the Contract Compliance Officer located on the 12th Floor, Finance Department, City Hall, 455 N Main, Wichita, KS prior to 9:00 a.m. of the Tuesday immediately following the posting of the notice of intent to award on the City’s Purchasing Bid Results site https://www.wichita.gov/DocumentCenter/Index/829. Failure of a protestor to file a written protest related to the award of a contract prior to the 9:00 a.m., Tuesday deadline will invalidate that protest and cause it not to be considered.

The written protest for proposals must be filed with the Contract Compliance Officer located on the 12th Floor, Finance Department, City Hall, 455 N Main, Wichita, KS prior to 5:00 p.m. on the third business day following the day of issuing an email or written notification of award. Failure of a protestor to file a written protest related to the award of a contract prior to 5:00 p.m. on the third business day deadline will invalidate that protest and cause it not to be considered.

The Contract Compliance Officer will acknowledge receipt of the written protest. The written protest is to include the name, address, email address and telephone number of the protestor, identification of the solicitation number or contract number and project title, a detailed statement of the reasons for the protest which justify the relief sought, supporting evidence or documentation to substantiate any arguments, and a concise statement of the form of relief requested (e.g., reconsideration of the offer).

All the above required information must be included in the protest at its submission. Untimely protests will be returned unopened. Incomplete protests will be rejected without consideration.

In the event of a valid, timely protest, the City shall not proceed with the execution of the contract until all City administrative remedies have been exhausted or waived, or until a determination is made that a contract award is required to protect the interests of the City.

The decision of the Contract Compliance Officer, based on review of the written protest and information available from City sources, will be rendered within ten (10) business days after receipt of protest, will recite the reasons for the decision, and be provided to the protestor by email or written notification.

The protestor may seek reconsideration of the decision of the Contract Compliance Officer’s decision in writing to the Internal Auditor on the 13th Floor, City Manager Office, City Hall, 455 N Main, Wichita, KS prior to 5:00 p.m. on the third business day following the day of issuing an email or written notification of decision. Failure of a protestor to file a written reconsideration request related to the Contract Compliance decision prior to 5:00 p.m. on the third business day deadline will invalidate that protest https://selfserviceict.wichita.gov/vss/ https://www.wichita.gov/DocumentCenter/Index/829

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The Internal Auditor’s decision will be final, unless the protestor seeks a hearing before the City Council, by written request filed with the City Clerk, located on the 13th Floor, City Hall, 455 N Main, Wichita, KS, prior to 5:00 p.m. on the third business days after issuance of the Internal Auditor written decision. Failure of a protestor to file a written reconsideration request related to the internal Auditor’s decision prior to 5:00 p.m. on the third business day deadline will invalidate that protest and cause it not to be considered.

If there is a timely written reconsideration request, the protestor may seek reconsideration of the decision of the Internal Auditor by means of a hearing before the City Council. This hearing must be in aid of the City Council’s legislative authority to approve contracts for goods, services, and public improvements on behalf of the City, and does not imply any due process right of the protestor in an unawarded, unexecuted contract. The hearing must be scheduled as soon as practicable according to the City Council’s calendar. The hearing must be granted only upon such facts and issues as are presented in writing to the City Clerk for submission to City Council at or before noon on the Thursday preceding the scheduled hearing. No documents or other evidence must be accepted at the hearing.

The protesting party must have available no more than 20 minutes for presentation of argument, followed by no more than 20 minutes of argument presented by City staff. The City Council may deliberate in executive session to seek the assistance of the City Attorney, but must deliver its decision from the bench during the City Council meeting. (R 09/15)

If a written protest is made against any proposed award or the award of a contract that relies in part on federal funding, then the Contract Compliance Officer must notify the Granting Authority in writing with all information regarding the protest. A protestor must exhaust all administrative remedies with the City of Wichita before pursuing a protest with the Granting Authority. Protestors are put on notice that according to federal regulations, certain determinations made at the local level are not subject to appeal to the Granting Authority. If a review is granted by the Granting Authority, it will be limited to:

1. the City of Wichita’s failure to have or follow its protest procedures, or its failure to review a complaint or protest; or

2. violations of Federal law or regulations.

The Contract Compliance Officer will provide notice to the Granting Authority Regional Office or Headquarters Office of any request for reconsideration before the City Council, and also provide notice of the decision rendered by the City Council, or any alternative resolution reached.

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IV. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

BID FORMS

All bids MUST be electronically submitted and acknowledged (Yes/No) by an officer or employee authorized to submit and bind the bidder to the terms of the solicitation and bidder. Any exceptions, to the specifications, terms and/or other conditions concerning the bid, must be noted in the “bid" submitted to be considered. The "bid" is to be submitted electronically through the City’s Procurement Portal (wichita.gov/procurementportal) using a secure login/password. Vendors are requested to submit current literature or brochures relating to their bid.

LICENSE

Vendors bidding on commodities or services for the City of Wichita must be currently licensed by the City of Wichita or the State of Kansas, where applicable, before a purchase order or contract will be issued.

BILLING TERMS

Discounts for prompt payment will be considered in the evaluation of your bid. The discount time will not begin until the City receives all of the commodities or services. If testing is required, the discount time will begin upon completion of the testing. Billing terms must be noted on the bid form to consider the deduction in the award.

CONTRACT

The successful bidder agrees to enter into a contract with the City, and when required, as per specifications, to furnish bond by a surety company authorized to do business in the State of Kansas.

SUBCONTRACTING/JOINT VENTURES

Respondents are encouraged to consider subcontracting portions of the contract to emerging and disadvantaged businesses and women-owned businesses. A joint venture between two or more vendors is wholly acceptable if it serves the best interests of the City of Wichita. If this is done, the names of the proposed subcontracting vendors must be clearly identified in the qualification. Following an award of the contract, no additional subcontracting will be permitted without the express prior written consent of the City of Wichita. The firm receiving the contract award will be responsible for any work of such subcontractors and sign the contract with the City of Wichita.

EMERGING & DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION ENCOURAGEMENT

The City of Wichita encourages all bidders to include emerging and disadvantaged business participation in their bid.

ARBITRATION PROVISIONS

"Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in these bid documents or the contract to be awarded herein, the City shall not be subject to arbitration and any clause relating to arbitration contained in these bid documents or in the contract to be awarded herein shall be null and void."

ANTITRUST LITIGATION CLAUSE

"For good cause, and as consideration for executing a purchase order/contract, the contractor, acting therein by and through its authorized agent, hereby conveys, sells, assigns, and transfers to the City of Wichita, all rights title and interest in and to all causes of action it may now or hereafter acquire under the antitrust laws of the United States and the State of Kansas, relating to the particular product, products, or services purchased or acquired by the City of Wichita, Kansas, pursuant to a purchase order/contract.

CONSTRUCTION - PAVING PROJECTS

On construction or paving projects, contractors MUST contact the City Controller's Office, City Hall, 12th Floor, 455 North Main Street for a Kansas Sales Tax Exemption Certificate prior to starting work. Contractors will be responsible for paying Kansas Sales Tax on any purchase for these projects made before the certificate is issued.

MUTUAL WAIVER OF CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

The contractor and owner waive claims against each other for consequential damages arising out of or relating to this contract. This mutual waiver includes, but is not limited to:

1) Damages incurred by the owner for rental expenses, for loss of use, income, profit, financing, business and reputation and for loss of management or employee productivity or for the services of such persons; and

2) Damages incurred by the contractor for principal office expenses, including, but not limited to, the compensation of personnel stationed in such principal office, for losses of financing, business and reputation and for the loss of profit, except anticipated profit arising directly from the construction.

RESTORATION

"Contractor shall, as a condition of final payment, restore all right-of-way and adjacent private property which has been disturbed, damaged or otherwise affected by construction to a condition equal to or better than existed prior to the commencement of construction. Such restoration shall include but not be limited to regrading and seeding of areas where grass was planted and growing prior to construction; provided, however, such regrading and seeding of lawn areas, when completed, shall be considered to be restoration of an area to a condition equal to or better than previously existing grass growth and Contractor shall have no responsibility to ensure growth of such seeded area(s). This restoration shall be considered part of the contract work and Contractor shall be responsible for the performance of such restoration work in the same manner as it is responsible for the performance of the contract work."

FEDERAL EXCISE TAX

The articles specified in this bid are for the exclusive use of the City of Wichita, Kansas. Therefore, Federal Excise Tax shall not be imposed. The City of Wichita, Kansas Federal Excise Tax Exemption Certificate Number is 48 77 0021K.

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

If estimated quantities are shown, on the "Request For Formal Bid" form, they are used to evaluate the bid only. The figure(s) listed is the estimated usage only and is not intended to limit or guarantee in any way, the amount the City may purchase under the purchase order/contract.

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CITY OF WICHITA CREDIT CARD

Presently, many City Agencies use a City of Wichita Procurement Card (Visa) in lieu of a City warrant to pay for some of its purchases. No additional charges will be allowed for using the card.

DELIVERY

Delays in delivery caused by bona fide strikes, government priority or requisitions, riots, fires, sabotage, acts of God or any other delays deemed by the Board of Bids and Contracts to be clearly and unequivocally beyond the contractor's control, will be recognized by the City, and the contractor will be relieved of the responsibility of meeting the delivery time, as stipulated in the contract, upon contractor's filing with the Board of Bids and Contracts a notarized just and true statement signed by a responsible official of the contractor's company, giving in detail all the essential circumstances which, upon verification by the City, justifies such action by the Board of Bids and Contracts.

AWARD

The City, through its Board of Bids and Contracts reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and any part of parts of any bid and to waive formalities therein to determine which is lowest and best bid. Any bid which is incomplete, conditional, obscure, or which contains additions not called for or irregularities of any kind, may be cause for rejection of the bid. All bids are awarded subject to a check of the computations shown on the "Request For Formal Bid" form. In the event of a discrepancy in the extension(s) or total for the item(s), the unit cost shall prevail.

If there are tie bids, the Board of Bids and Contracts will recommend the successful bidder, and final determination will be made by the City Council.

THE AWARD WILL BE BASED ON THE LOWEST AND BEST TOTAL NET BID WITH OPTIONS AS SELECTED.

SOLICITATION

260190 PW_Fleet Division

Four-Wheel Drive Rubber Tired Loader/Backhoe

Responses are due before:

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact: Jason Brogden Email: jbrogden@wichita.gov Phone: (316) 268-4429 Fax: (316) 268-4656 Address: 455 N Main, 12th Floor, Wichita, KS 67202

PLEASE QUOTE DELIVERED PRICES ON THE EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL, OR SERVICES LISTED BELOW

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A BID FORM - FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY

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Bid Item Description Qty UOM

0 - 1 Base Bid: New Unused Four-Wheel Drive Rubber Tired Loader/Backhoe 2 EA

0 - 2 Option 1: Hydraulic Hammer per specifications 1 EA

0 - 3 Option 2: Glide Ride-Reduces Bucket Spill When Traveling Over Rough Terrain 1 EA

0 - 4

Option 3: Additional Warranty: 2 Year/ 2,000 Hour Warranty On The Hydraulic System And The Powertrain To Include Parts And Labor In Addition To Standard Warranty, For Coverage For A Minimum Of 3 Year 3,000 Hours 1 EA

VENDOR NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER (including area code)

VENDOR ADDRESS EMAIL ADDRESS

VENDOR CITY/STATE/ZIP VENDOR TIN/FEIN/SSN

TITLE DELIVERY OR COMPLETION

SIGNATURE PRINT NAME

08/07/2026 10:00:00 AM

RETURN TO:

Submit Electronically (preferred method to https://wichita.gov/procurem entportal

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EXHIBIT A

CITY OF WICHITA MANDATORY CONTRACTUAL PROVISIONS ATTACHMENT

1. Terms Herein Controlling Provisions. The terms of this attachment shall prevail and control over the terms of any other conflicting provision in any other document relating to and a part of the Agreement.

2. Choice of Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted under and governed by the laws of the State of Kansas. Any dispute or cause of action that arises in connection with this Agreement will be brought before a court of competent jurisdiction in Sedgwick County, Kansas.

3. Termination Due to Lack of Funding Appropriation. If, in the judgment of the City’s Director of Finance, sufficient funds are not appropriated to continue the function performed in this Agreement and for the payment of the charges hereunder, City may terminate this Agreement at the end of its current fiscal year. City agrees to give written notice of termination to Contractor at least thirty (30) days prior to the end of its current fiscal year and shall give such notice for a greater period prior to the end of such fiscal year as may be provided for in the Agreement, except that such notice shall not be required prior to ninety (90) days before the end of such fiscal year.

Contractor shall have the right, at the end of such fiscal year, to take possession of any equipment provided to City under the Agreement.

City will pay to Contractor all regular contractual payments incurred through the end of such fiscal year; plus, contractual charges incidental to the return of any related equipment. Upon the effective termination of the Agreement by City, title to any such equipment shall revert to Contractor. The termination of the Agreement pursuant to this paragraph shall not cause any penalty to be charged to the City or the Contractor.

4. Disclaimer of Liability. As a Kansas municipality, City shall not be obligated to protect, defend, hold harmless, or indemnify any Contractor beyond that liability incurred under the Kansas Tort Claims Act (K.S.A. 75-6101 et seq.). City specifically reserves and does not intend to waive any defenses, limitations of liability or damages, and/or immunities available to it under the Kansas Tort Claims Act or other state or federal law. It is understood that the duty to indemnify or hold harmless includes the duty to defend. This indemnification and hold harmless clause shall apply whether or not insurance policies shall have been determined to be applicable to any of such damages or claims for damages. In no event shall either party be obligated to indemnify the other on account of the negligence or willful misconduct of the party seeking indemnity or any agent or employee thereof.

5. Acceptance of Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered accepted, approved or otherwise effective until the statutorily required approvals and certifications have been given.

6. Arbitration, Damages, Jury Trial and Warranties. The City does not ever accept binding arbitration or the payment of damages or penalties upon the occurrence of a contingency and expressly denies such acceptance for this Agreement. The City never consents to a jury trial to resolve any disputes that may arise hereunder and expressly denies such consent for this Agreement. Contractor waives its right to a jury trial to resolve any disputes that may arise hereunder. No provision of any document within the Agreement between the Parties will be given effect which attempts to exclude, modify, disclaim or otherwise attempt to limit implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.

7. Representative's Authority to Contract. By signing this Agreement, the representative of the Contractor thereby represents that such person is duly authorized by the Contractor to execute this Agreement on behalf of the Contractor and that the Contractor agrees to be bound by the provisions thereof.

8. Federal, State and Local Taxes. Unless otherwise specified, the proposal price shall include all applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

Contractor shall pay all taxes lawfully imposed on it with respect to any product or service delivered in accordance with this Agreement.

City is exempt from state sales or use taxes and federal excise taxes for direct purchases. These taxes shall not be included in the Agreement. Upon request, City shall provide the Contractor a certificate of tax exemption. City makes no representation as to the exemption from liability of any tax imposed by any governmental entity on the Contractor.

9. Insurance. As a Kansas municipality, the City is self-insured for the purpose of general liability insurance. City shall not be required to purchase any insurance against any liability loss or damage to which this Agreement relates, nor shall this Agreement require the City to establish a "self-insurance" fund to protect against any such loss or damage. Subject to the provisions of the Kansas Tort Claims Act (K.S.A. 75-6101 et seq.), Contractor shall bear the risk of any loss or damage to any personal property to which Contractor holds title.

10. Conflict of Interest. Contractor shall not knowingly employ, during the period of this Agreement or any extensions to it, any professional personnel who are also in the employ of the City and providing services involving this Agreement or services similar in nature to the scope of this Agreement to the City. Furthermore, Contractor shall not knowingly employ, during the period of this Agreement or any extensions to it, any City employee who has participated in the making of this Agreement until at least two years after his/her termination of employment with the City.

11. Confidentiality. Contractor may have access to private or confidential data maintained by City to the extent necessary to carry out its responsibilities under this Agreement. Contractor must comply with all the requirements of the Kansas Open Records Act (K.S.A. 42-215 et seq.) in providing services and/or goods under this Agreement. Contractor shall accept full responsibility for providing adequate supervision and training to its agents and employees to ensure compliance with the Act. No private or confidential data collected, City of Wichita 19 RFB #260190 maintained or used in the course of performance of this Agreement shall be disseminated by either party except as authorized by statute, either during the period of the Agreement or thereafter. Contractor must agree to return any or all data furnished by the City promptly at the request of City in whatever form it is maintained by Contractor. Upon the termination or expiration of this Agreement, Contractor shall not use any of such data or any material derived from the data for any purpose and, where so instructed by City, shall destroy or render such data or material unreadable. The parties accept that City must comply with the Kansas Open Records Act and will produce upon written request all documents pertaining to this Agreement other than those covered by express exceptions to disclosure listed in the Act.

12. Cash Basis and Budget Laws. The right of the City to enter into this Agreement is subject to the provisions of the Cash Basis Law (K.S.A. 10- 1112 and 10-1113), the Budget Law (K.S.A. 79-2935), and all other laws of the State of Kansas.