Beaver Dam Public Works 20, 000 GVW Platform

The City of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, Department of Public Works is seeking to procure one diesel-powered platform truck with a 20,000-pound gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and approximately 10-foot platform configuration. The procurement involves a comprehensive bid process for a heavy-duty truck with specific technical requirements, including a diesel engine with minimum 300 horsepower, automatic transmission with power take-off gear, and a reinforced frame with tow hooks. The truck must be equipped with a Henderson Bench Press Scissor Hoist (Model BP-40) and Henderson Mark III stainless steel drop-side dump body, along with additional specifications such as LED lighting, OSHA-approved body props, backup alarm system, and comprehensive rust proofing. Sealed bids were required to be submitted to the City Clerk's office by 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, with a public bid opening immediately following. The evaluation and recommendation process included review by the Operations Committee on February 4, 2019, with final award determination to be made by the Common Council at their next regularly scheduled meeting. Bidders were required to submit manufacturer's warranty information and detailed component literature, with a penalty of $100 per day for delivery delays beyond the agreed timeline.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The bid was open to commercial truck and equipment manufacturers capable of meeting the detailed technical specifications. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the procurement appears to be a replacement or expansion of the existing public works fleet for the City of Beaver Dam. The procurement documents did not specify a precise budget range, though the comprehensive technical requirements suggest a significant investment in municipal infrastructure. Bids were to be submitted F.O.B. Beaver Dam, with freight fully prepaid to the Department of Public Works garage at 640 South Center Street. The successful bidder would be responsible for all warranty work and transportation arrangements, indicating a comprehensive procurement approach that extends beyond the initial vehicle purchase.