17-048 Tandem Axle Dump Trucks, Complete with Snow Removal Equipment

Walworth County Department of Public Works in Wisconsin issued a Request for Bid (RFB) on April 13, 2017, seeking three Mack Granite Model GU-713 tandem axle dump trucks with comprehensive snow removal equipment. The procurement includes vehicles with a 63,000-pound gross vehicle weight rating, complete with hydraulic systems, elliptical multi-purpose bodies, reversible plows, and patrol wings. Bidders were required to submit three references, a Certificate of Compliance, W-9 form, and a bid specification checklist with cost summary. The bid required sealed submissions by May 4, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., with questions due by April 20, 2017, at 3:30 p.m. CDT. Evaluation criteria focused on life cycle cost over a three-year period, with award to be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder meeting all specifications. Vendors were expected to provide firm 2017 pricing and not-to-exceed percentage increases for 2018 and 2019, with delivery anticipated within 120-180 days of order date. A late delivery penalty of $370.31 per day per vehicle was specified, and vendors must arrange a pre-order meeting with the Assistant Superintendent before finalizing the purchase.

Two vendors submitted bids: CIT Trucks and Kriete Truck Center, both offering Mack GU713 models with identical equipment sourced from Burke Truck & Equipment and Fuel System Inc. The contract term runs from May 1, 2017, through April 30, 2020, with a total estimated value ranging from $673,965.45 to $688,351.02 for the initial year. Vendors were required to maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and automobile liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, with Walworth County listed as an additional insured. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the documentation. Warranty coverage included multiple components: 12 months for force hydraulics and plows/wings, 13 months for dump body, 24 months for Mack engine, 60 months for cab corrosion protection, and delivery to the Walworth County Vehicle Maintenance Facility in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. The county indicated a preference for payment via purchasing card with no additional fees, though alternative payment terms within 45 days were also acceptable.