Amendment_1_770.4000.25-001.docx

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA

NORTH DAKOTA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES

1200 MEMORIAL HWY

BISMARCK, ND 58504

SOLICITATION AMENDMENT #1

November 4, 2024

Solicitation Number: 770.4000.25-001 Title: Skid-Steer Loader and Attachments Deadline for Receipt of Bid: November 13, 2024 5:00 PM CT

IFB No. 770.4000.25-001 established a Deadline for Submission of Questions. The responses, including any necessary amendments, are as follows:

Questions related to Section 5 – Bid Response Form – Item No. 1 Skid-Steer Loader with Wheels Specifications (pages 11-13).

1. Is the machine hand and foot controlled or ISO (pilot) controlled?

Response: Machine must have at a minimum standard hand and foot controls. Other types of controls may be added at bidders’ discretion.

2. “5. Bucket clearance at max lift must be over 8 ft.” Would a deviation be accepted, or would you modify the specifications to 90”?

Response: A deviation will not be accepted.

3. “7. Engine/Hydraulic system shut down for low fluid levels or pressure.” Are you asking for an alarm system to notify the operator to cease operations or are you asking a complete machine shutdown (engine dies without operator input)?

Response: The machine must include a system that would alert the operator to low fluid levels or pressures and if necessary derate the machine to only operate at low speeds.

4. “8. Standard operating tires mounted on rims and a spare operating tire mounted on a rim.” Could a specific tire size be specified?

Response: Machine requires a minimum 10 ply tire.

5. Have you considered (or would it be valuable) to have an integrated rear camera?

Response: A rear camera will not be a requirement for this machine.

6. Have you considered adding Ride Control to the specifications?

Response: Ride Control specifications are not a requirement for this machine.

7. Would you consider a low hour (less than 100 hrs.) used machine that would be priced significantly less than a new unit?

Response: A new unit is required.

8. On page 13, could you add a line to items 1,2,3 & 4 for the vendor to disclose the specific Make and Model they are proposing?

Response: Additional documents must be submitted with the bid detailing specific Makes and Models of all items. As stated at the top of Section 5: Section 5 must be completed and sent in with the bid, along with descriptive literature to show compliance with specifications.

9. Does the mower need to be 72”? Would a larger deck size be considered? Perhaps 84”

Response: The attachment sizes specified are nominal and minor variations or larger sizes will be considered if they are appropriate for and compatible with the equipment being submitted for Item No. 1.

10. What is the application for this mower? Will it be used for mowing a lawn or ditches and right of ways?

Response: Mower shall be a heavy-duty rear discharge finish mower with adjustable castor wheels for cutting height control capable of mowing lawns, ditches and right of way, but not a brush mower for cutting saplings and woody vegetation.

Questions regarding this amendment must be submitted in writing to the Procurement Officer.

Joe Morrissette Procurement Officer E-mail: joemorrissette@nd.gov Telephone: 701-328-4950 TTY Users call: 7-1-1

AMENDMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Solicitation Number: 770.4000.25-001 Title: Skid-Steer Loader and Attachments Solicitation Amendment Number: 1

By my signature below, I hereby acknowledge receipt of and compliance with this amendment.

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