Kodiak Snow Blowers

The State of Nevada, through the Department of Transportation (NDOT), is seeking competitive pricing for new or factory certified rebuilt 1200 HP Kodiak or Idaho Norland snow blowers for use in Churchill County. The state has provided detailed specifications for the required snow blowers, which must be capable of blowing snow up to 12,000 feet in elevation and meet various performance requirements. Bidders must provide evidence of past snow blower manufacturing and rebuilding experience, as well as independent third-party capacity testing. The successful vendor will be required to provide pre-delivery service, training for state employees, and a minimum 12-month warranty on the entire vehicle and 12 additional months on the power train, or longer if provided by the manufacturer at no additional cost. Quotes are due by September 30, 2019, and must be submitted through the NevadaEPro online procurement system.

The state has outlined several preferences and requirements for this procurement. A five percent preference is available for Nevada-based businesses, and a five percent preference is also available for local businesses owned and operated by veterans with service-connected disabilities for contracts between $50,000 and $500,000. The successful bidder will be responsible for complying with all applicable laws, codes, statutes, regulations, and ordinances. The state has not provided any information regarding incumbent vendors, current contractors, or budget ranges for this procurement.