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This is a Bid Questions and Answers document for a competitive procurement issued by the State of Nevada Purchasing Division on behalf of the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) for 60,000 GVW Dump-Plow Trucks. The solicitation seeks competitive pricing for new specialized vehicles designed for both summer vocational dump truck duties and winter snow plowing operations in mountainous terrain at altitudes up to 9,000 feet. Each vehicle must include a cab and chassis, an 8 cubic yard hopper-type V-box spreader, push frame, plow, and optional wing plow configurations. The bid was posted on September 23, 2025, with proposals due by October 22, 2025, through the NevadaEPro online system. Vendors must submit comprehensive technical specifications covering all vehicle components, including engine, transmission, electrical systems, hydraulics, and lighting, and participate in a pre-build meeting. The procurement mandates that all equipment be new only, with used, refurbished, demo, prototype, or gray market equipment explicitly prohibited.

Bidders must be licensed Nevada vehicle dealers with manufacturer-authorized service centers within the state and must certify they are not debarred from federal programs. The solicitation includes a 5% preference for Nevada-based businesses. Vendors are required to provide factory training, descriptive data, and manufacturer specifications with their bids, along with a minimum one-year warranty. The Q&A document confirms that the Henderson HWS NV9 Post-less wing plow system is an approved equivalent option for the optional equipment. Successful bidders must deliver current model year vehicles with factory-installed equipment that comply with all state and federal safety regulations and assume responsibility for potential recalls.