2020 Beaver Dam Parks & Forestry Platform Truck

The City of Beaver Dam Parks & Forestry Department in Wisconsin is seeking to procure one 16,000-pound Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) gasoline-powered platform truck with specific technical requirements. The procurement involves a current-year model truck with a conventional cab configuration, dual rear wheels, and an 84-inch cab-to-axle measurement. Detailed specifications include a gasoline engine with at least 285 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque, an automatic transmission with PTO gear, and a stainless steel platform dump body with a Rugby LR-165A hoist. Additional requirements encompass LED lighting, a Whelen strobe light bar, heating/air conditioning, heavy-duty running boards, and red paint with dealer-applied rust proofing. Bid submissions are due by 1:00 p.m. on February 26, 2020, with bids to be opened privately at 1:30 p.m. the same day. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will consider submissions for thirty days from the opening date, with bidders prohibited from withdrawing their bid during this period.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the procurement documents. Bidders are required to provide comprehensive literature detailing all equipment and include a notarized signature with their submission. The successful vendor must include the manufacturer's warranty on defective parts and workmanship, and will be subject to a penalty of $100 per day for delivery delays, with such penalties deducted from the bid price. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the detailed specifications suggest this is a specialized municipal vehicle procurement with precise technical requirements. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with all specified technical parameters, including engine performance, body construction, and accessory features. The procurement appears to be a straightforward replacement or addition to the city's current fleet of municipal service vehicles, with a focus on obtaining a high-performance platform truck for Parks & Forestry Department operations.