Concrete Saws

Portage County, Wisconsin is seeking bids for a concrete saw for its Highway Department through a Request for Bid (RFB) issued on March 30, 2021. The procurement specifically requires a walk-behind concrete saw meeting or exceeding the Diamond Core Cut CC 5049 DC front pivot saw specifications. The concrete saw must feature a CAT C2.2 48HP turbo diesel engine compliant with EPA Tier 4 final standards, have a minimum 15-inch maximum cutting depth, and include an electro-hydraulic power unit with push-button control and digital display. Bidders must submit an original and one copy of required documents, including a Signature and Authority Affidavit Form, References Sheet, Bid Offer Form, product specifications, brochures, and warranty information. The bid submission deadline is April 20, 2021, at 2:00 PM, with a public bid opening to follow. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest total cost from a responsive and responsible bidder, with consideration given to delivery timeliness. Prospective bidders were encouraged to submit written questions by April 8, 2020, to the Procurement Director.

The solicitation requires bidders to be either original manufacturers or authorized distributors/dealers, and they must provide three references from firms to whom similar products were supplied within the past five years. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the documentation. The contract includes mandatory warranty provisions, consisting of a minimum one-year warranty against defects and a two-year/2000-hour engine warranty. Successful vendors must provide four hours of operation training and one hour of maintenance training on-site at the Portage County Highway Department. The contract includes a liquidated damages clause of $100 per calendar day for deliveries extending more than five business days beyond the stated delivery date. Delivery will be made to the Portage County Highway Department at 800 Plover Road, Plover, Wisconsin, with pricing to include transportation, insurance, and installation/operation manuals on an F.O.B. Destination Freight Included basis. While a specific budget range was not explicitly stated, the comprehensive specifications suggest a significant investment in specialized heavy equipment.