2026 Rear Load Refuse Truck

The City of Fargo, North Dakota Solid Waste Department is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP #26177) for the procurement of one new, current year model Rear Load Refuse Truck to be used by its Solid Waste Department. The solicitation seeks sealed proposals for a complete unit including both chassis and refuse body equipped with a minimum 25 cubic yard capacity (exclusive of hopper) and capable of packing 1,000 pounds per cubic yard based on average household waste. The specified vehicle is a conventional cab Freightliner M2 106 Plus or approved equal, powered by a diesel wet-sleeve engine with minimum 360 HP, an Allison 6-speed transmission, and a Hendrickson HMX suspension system or approved equal. Proposals must include a detailed equipment specification, certification of general liability insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 naming the City of Fargo as certificate holder, operator training on proper operation and daily maintenance, factory-qualified repair training for city technicians, and F.O.B. delivery to Fargo Central Garage with stated delivery timeline in days from order date. Award will be made to the lowest responsible proposal meeting all specification requirements, with evaluation considering price, product quality, delivery terms, and preference for proposers with a local dealer within 250 miles possessing reasonable parts inventory and complete service facilities. The proposal submission deadline is 12:00 P.M. Central Standard Time on Friday, May 8, 2026.

The RFP does not identify any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or limitations on eligible respondent types. The City of Fargo reserves the right to request product demonstrations from models under consideration during the evaluation process. Two existing units are available for trade-in: a 2018 Peterbilt 320 Neway Sidewinder (Unit 218, VIN 3BPZLJ0X8GF100764) and a 2015 Peterbilt 320 Neway Sidewinder (Unit 219, VIN 3BPZLJ0XXGF100765), though the City retains the right to accept or reject any proposed trade-in values. Proposals must state the total equipment price, total equipment price minus trade values, and projected delivery days from date of order. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents.