Pueblo water - one new mikasa multiquip rammer compactor

The Board of Water Works of Pueblo, Colorado is seeking to procure one (1) new Mikasa MTX70HD Rammer Compactor through an Invitation to Bid (ITB-25-058). The procurement is specifically for a single multiquip rammer compactor, with the Mikasa #MTX70HD model being the approved manufacturer, though alternative models may be considered. Bids must be submitted through the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System, with an electronic bid opening scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM MST. The delivery destination is the Pueblo Water Warehouse located at 707 W. 3rd St., Pueblo, Colorado 81003. Potential bidders have until Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM MST to submit inquiry questions or seek clarifications about the bid. The procurement will be conducted on an all-or-none basis, with Pueblo Water reserving the right to reject any bid and determine the most advantageous offer at its sole discretion.

The bid documents do not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of supplying the specified rammer compactor. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the bid allows for multiple submission formats including online, email, hard copy mail, or in-person drop-off. The pricing requirements include all charges for packaging, containers, freight, and delivery. The bid includes provisions for potential price adjustments due to market conditions such as tariffs or supply chain disruptions, but only for contracts lasting 6 months or longer, and such adjustments are to be considered pass-through costs without additional vendor markup. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single piece of equipment, suggesting a focused and specific purchasing requirement for Pueblo Water's operational needs.