2019 beaver DAM utilities – platform truck city of beaver DAM, wisconsin one (1) 16, 000 LB. G. V. W. R. Gasoline powered 11’ platform type truck

The City of Beaver Dam Utilities in Wisconsin issued a procurement opportunity for one gasoline-powered platform truck with specific technical requirements. The vehicle must be a 16,000 lb. gross vehicle weight rating truck with an 11-foot platform bed, featuring a conventional cab, dual rear wheels, and an 84-inch cab-to-axle distance. The truck specifications mandate a minimum 285 horsepower gasoline engine with automatic transmission and power take-off capability. Key deliverables include a platform body and hoist system with an 11-foot by 96-inch stainless steel platform floor, low-mounting rugby hoist, hinged sides and tailgate, and an integrated vibrator system. The bid submission deadline was January 14, 2019, at 1:00 p.m., with bids to be submitted via email or mail to Director of Utilities Rob Minnema. Bids were to be opened privately at 1:30 p.m. on the same day, with the City reserving the right to evaluate proposals for thirty days and potentially reject all bids.

The procurement did not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders were required to submit comprehensive specifications including manufacturer details, engine specifications, dump body and hoist models, and total bid pricing with a delivery timeline. The successful vendor would be responsible for all warranty work, with no recognition of subcontractors by the City. Late delivery penalties of $100 per day would be applied against the bid price if the vehicle was not delivered within the specified timeframe. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the procurement required bidders to provide detailed pricing information. Manufacturers were required to submit comprehensive literature documenting equipment specifications and illustrations, with any deviations from specifications needing pre-approval from the Director of Utilities. A notarized proposal signature was mandatory, and bidders were prohibited from adding conditions that might render the proposal non-responsive.