RFP 2025-0327-001 AWD Motor Grader

Morgan County, Colorado is seeking proposals for RFP 2025-0327-001 to procure two All Wheel Drive Motor Graders with Rear Ripper-Scarifier for the county's public works fleet. The motor graders must meet specific technical requirements, including a base operating weight of at least 38,000 pounds, a 200 hp engine with variable horsepower, comprehensive electrical and lighting specifications, and detailed powertrain and transmission features. Proposals are due by 4:00 p.m. Mountain Standard Time on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, and will be publicly opened at 9:00 a.m. MST on Thursday, March 27, 2025, with a virtual Zoom meeting option available for bidders. Vendors must submit detailed specifications, manufacturer's standard specifications, a complete list of options, and a proposal reply form. Key evaluation criteria include product quality, past experience, qualifications, services, warranties, and long-range costs. Additionally, vendors are required to provide guaranteed buy-back pricing for up to 7 years/10,500 hours and offer a five-year/7,500-hour total machine extended warranty.

The procurement allows for potential local business preference, with Morgan County potentially granting a 5% preference to businesses maintaining a physical place of business within the county. The RFP includes provisions for trade-in consideration of two existing 2018 Cat 140M3AWD Motor Graders, and delivery of the new equipment must be made to the Morgan County Shop. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the county reserves the right to make award decisions based on multiple factors beyond just pricing. No explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are noted in the available documentation. Though a precise budget range is not specified, the comprehensive technical requirements and warranty provisions suggest a significant capital investment for the county's equipment fleet. Vendors will need to demonstrate comprehensive technical capabilities, warranty coverage, and competitive pricing to be considered for this motor grader procurement opportunity.