Agricultural Tractor

The State of North Dakota, specifically the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, is procuring one 73 PTO HP (minimum) current production diesel tractor with front wheel assist. The tractor will replace an existing 2014 Case IH Farmall 85C tractor currently in use. The detailed technical specifications for the tractor are outlined in the Invitation for Bid (IFB), which was issued on August 27, 2024. Bids must be submitted by September 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM CT, with a public bid opening held on the same date. The contract will be awarded to the responsible bidder with the lowest priced, responsive bid. The successful contractor will be required to provide training on the new tractor at no additional cost to the state. The procurement process includes a firm-fixed price for the contract period, and the state will provide a 2014 Case IH Farmall 85C tractor as a trade-in.

The IFB does not specify any set-asides or preferences for the types of organizations that can respond. The state is a tax-exempt entity, and the pricing must reflect this. The procurement is funded through the state's budget allocation for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. Based on the Bid Summary documents, the contract was initially awarded to True North Equipment of Grafton, ND for a total bid price of $50,999.99 after trade-in allowance, but this award was later rescinded in favor of the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, High Plains Equipment of Harvey, ND, for a total bid price of $42,000.00 after trade-in.