RFP #367 - Bulldozer - LP

The City of Riverview, located in Wayne County, Michigan, is seeking competitive bids for Request for Proposal #367, which involves procuring one new track-type tractor bulldozer for landfill operations. The procurement specifically requires a bulldozer weighing between 45,000-60,000 lbs, classified as a current model year. As part of the bid, the city will trade in one 2020 Liebherr PR7561 LGP Bulldozer (comparable to a D8 size) with 12,547 existing hours, along with an extra set of roller frames and tracks. The bid mandates a comprehensive five-year, 10,000-hour warranty and includes specific functional requirements such as an enclosed ROPS-certified cab, air conditioning, fire suppression system, and Bluetooth radio. Potential bidders must submit proposals by 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Savings Time on October 30, 2025, with bid specifications available through the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network and the City of Riverview website. Vendors must provide a comprehensive insurance package with $3,000,000.00 per occurrence coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability, and Motor Vehicle Liability insurance.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The bid includes a unique 72-hour parts availability guarantee, stipulating that if repair parts are not delivered within 72 hours, the dealer or manufacturer must supply or reimburse the rental cost of a suitable replacement bulldozer. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive requirements and trade-in component suggest a significant capital investment. The City of Riverview reserves the right to reject any or all bids and can waive defects in the bidding process. Prospective bidders will need to demonstrate technical capabilities in waste handling equipment, provide detailed specifications meeting the city's functional requirements, and have robust service and warranty support. The bid emphasizes technical competence, comprehensive insurance coverage, and rapid parts/service responsiveness as key evaluation criteria for potential vendors.