2026 Front Load Refuse Truck

The City of Fargo, North Dakota, issued a Request for Proposal for the procurement of one new High Compaction Front Load Refuse Truck to support its solid waste management operations in Cass County. The vehicle must be a current year model with a minimum body capacity of 28 cubic yards featuring a front-loading design, preferably built on a Peterbilt 520 cab-over chassis or approved equivalent. Technical specifications include a diesel engine with minimum 350 horsepower and wet sleeve design, an Allison 3000 6-speed transmission, a hydraulic packing system capable of generating 105,000 pounds minimum compaction force, and lift arms rated for 8,000-pound gross containers. The City requires proposers to be located within 250 miles of the City of Fargo Central Garage with accessible communication capabilities and adequate local parts inventory and service facilities. Sealed proposals were due by 12:00 PM on March 13, 2026, with the RFP posted on March 2, 2026. The City's evaluation criteria include cost, product quality, technical specifications compliance, and delivery timelines, with contract award going to the proposer submitting the lowest responsible proposal that best serves the City's interests. Upon award, the successful proposer must provide complete pre-delivery service, deliver the unit F.O.B. to the Fargo Central Garage, conduct operator training, and supply comprehensive documentation including service manuals, parts manuals, operator manuals, training videos if available, and a complete service filter part number list.

The City explicitly encourages minority business enterprises to submit proposals and affirms that no discrimination will occur based on race, color, sex, or national origin, indicating this is an open procurement with no specific set-aside restrictions. Proposers must provide product liability certification of a minimum $500,000 for manufacturers and $500,000 for product installers. The City is considering trade-in allowances for two existing Peterbilt 320 Heil refuse trucks—Unit 164 with estimated 8,298 hours and Unit 215 with estimated 9,330 hours—though the City reserves the right to accept or reject proposed trade-in values. Contact for inquiries should be directed to Tom Ganje, Fleet Purchasing Manager, or David Rheault, Solid Waste Route Supervisor, with all questions submitted in writing. While the RFP documents do not explicitly state a budget range or award value, the trade-in consideration for the existing equipment and the City's evaluation of pricing suggest this is a significant capital expenditure for refuse truck procurement. The City reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, cancel the RFP, waive formal requirements, and negotiate terms with any proposer.