City of Beaver Dam 2022 parks & Forestry Platform truck

The City of Beaver Dam Parks & Forestry Department in Wisconsin is seeking bids for a 2022 platform truck with specific procurement requirements. The solicitation calls for one 14,000 lb. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) gasoline-powered 9-foot platform truck, which must be a manufacturer's current model with a conventional cab, dual rear wheels, and 145-inch wheelbase. The truck must include a gasoline engine producing at least 285 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque, an automatic transmission, and a 9-foot by 96-inch stainless steel platform dump body with a low-mounting 12V DC electric scissor-style hoist. Additional required specifications include heavy-duty tow hooks, OSHA-approved body props, mud flaps, backup beeper alarm, red paint, rust proofing, cloth seating, air conditioning, LED lighting, and a complete tow package. Bid submissions are due by 3:30 p.m. on February 18, 2022, with bids to be delivered to John Neumann, Parks & Forestry Supervisor, either by mail, in-person, or via email to jneumann@cityofbeaverdam.com. Bids will be privately opened at 4:00 p.m. on the same day, with the City reserving the right to reject any or all proposals.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit proposals on the City's specified form and include comprehensive manufacturer literature detailing vehicle, body, and hoist specifications. Any deviations from stated specifications require prior approval from the Parks & Forestry Supervisor. All bids must remain valid for thirty days following the opening date, and successful bidders will be responsible for warranty work and providing operating instructions. While no specific budget range is disclosed, bidders must provide a complete bid price, including detailed information about the truck manufacturer, model number, engine specifications, dump body details, and hoist specifications. The proposal must be notarized, and bidders are prohibited from adding qualifying statements without specific instructions. The City will consider proposals for thirty days from the opening date, indicating potential flexibility in the procurement process.