questions_AMENDMENT TO BID.pdf
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- Wheel Loader, 2.5 CY
- Solicitation number
- SRC000406
- Issued by
- Stark County, North Dakota
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This is an Amendment to Bid document issued by the North Dakota Department of Transportation on August 25, 2026, addressing Solicitation SRC000406 for a Wheel Loader with 2.5 cubic-yard capacity. The amendment responds to seven questions submitted by bidders regarding equipment specifications and eligibility requirements. The document modifies performance specifications in Section 14, including reducing the required SAE breakout force from 18,100 lbs to 16,000 lbs, lowering the SAE tipping load straight from 17,000 lbs to 15,000 lbs, reducing the SAE tipping load at 40-degree turn from 15,000 lbs to 13,000 lbs, and extending the allowable empty bucket float down speed from a maximum of 3 seconds to 4 seconds. Additionally, vendors are permitted to submit equipment with standard reach rather than extended reach, provided all height specifications are met. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of and compliance with this amendment by signing and returning the acknowledgment form with their bid submission.
A critical requirement maintained by the North Dakota Department of Transportation is that all bid products must be listed on the Maintenance Qualified Products List (QPL) to be considered responsive and eligible for award, regardless of whether products meet all other specifications. Any vendor who has already submitted a response is required to resubmit or submit a new response to remain under consideration for this solicitation. Questions regarding the amendment should be directed in writing to Procurement Officer Jalen Sprecher at 701-328-4413 or jsprecher@nd.gov.
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Amendment to Bid
To: ALL INTERESTED SUPPLIERS
From: North Dakota Department of Transportation
Date: August 25th, 2026
Re: Amendment to SRC000406 - Wheel Loader, 2.5 CY
Bidders Instructions, page 1 of the solicitation established a deadline for receipt of questions. The responses to these questions are provided as addenda to the solicitation. When necessary, the solicitation has been amended.
Question 1:
14a.The specification requests an SAE breakout force of 18,100lbs. Will the NDDOT accept an SAE breakout force of 16,000lbs?
Answer 1:
Yes, the 16,000lb minimum is acceptable. NDDOT will amend section 14a.
Section 14a, Performance is amended as follows:
Remove: 18,100lbs Replace with: 16,00lbs Question 2:
14b. The specification requests an SAE tipping load, straight, of 17,000lbs. Will the NDDOT accept an SAE tipping load, straight, of 15,000lbs?
Answer 2:
Yes, the 15,000lbs minimum is acceptable.
Section 14a, Performance is amended as follows:
Remove: 17,000lbs Replace with:15,000lbs Question 3:
14c. The specification requests an SAE tipping load, 40-degree turn, of 15,000lbs. Will the NDDOT accept an SAE tipping load, 40-degree turn, of 13,000lbs.
Answer 3:
Yes, the 13,000lbs minimum is acceptable.
Section 14c, Performance is amended as follows:
Remove: 15,000lbs Replace with: 13,000lbs Question 4:
14k.i. The specification requests an empty bucket float down speed of 3 seconds maximum. Will the NDDOT accept a float down speed with an empty bucket with a maximum of 4 seconds?
Answer 4:
Yes, the maximum float down speed of 4 seconds is acceptable.
Section 14.k.i, Performance will be amended as follows:
Remove: Float down, maximum 3 seconds
Replace with: Float down, maximum 4 seconds Question 5:
12b. The specification requests an extended reach. Will the NDDOT accept a standard reach if it is within the specifications for length without an extended reach?
Answer 5:
Yes, standard reach will be acceptable if the specifications for height are met. If specs are met with standard reach, vendor may list the extended reach as an option on the bid response page.
Question 6:
Will the NDDOT accept a product for this bid that is not listed on the Maintenance Qualified Products List
(QPL)?
Answer 6:
No, any bid products must be listed on the QPL in order to be responsive to the bid specifications and be eligible for award.
Question 7:
If a product meets all specifications, but is not listed on the Qualified Products List, will that product be eligible for award?
Answer 7:
No, all bid products must be listed on the Qualified Products List AND meet all specifications to be responsive to this solicitation.
If a response has already been submitted, you are required to resubmit your response or submit a new response to remain under consideration.
Vendors are instructed to acknowledge receipt of and compliance with this amendment by signing below and returning this acknowledgement with your bid or proposal.
Any questions regarding this amendment must be submitted in writing to the undersigned Procurement Officer.
Jalen Sprecher, Procurement Officer
PHONE: 701-328-4413
E-MAIL: jsprecher@nd.gov
By my signature below, I hereby acknowledge receipt of and compliance with this amendment to the above referenced solicitation.
COMPANY NAME
PRINTED NAME OF BIDDER OR OFFEROR and TITLE
SIGNATURE DATE
Jalen Sprecher, Procurement Officer
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