Snow and Ice Equipment

Portage County, Wisconsin is seeking bids for snow and ice equipment to be installed on two new 2018 Western Star 4700 SF truck chassis through a competitive procurement process. The solicitation requires bidders to provide and install two dump bodies with hydraulics, one underbody scraper, two tailgate sanders, plow quick hitches, and plows. The county will supply some equipment components, including a refurbished underbody scraper, wings, and plows. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of experience in the snow and ice equipment industry and provide references from three similar projects completed within the past five years. The bid was due by 2:00 PM on January 30, 2018, with an anticipated truck chassis delivery date of April 1, 2018, and completed trucks expected 115 days thereafter. Evaluation criteria include lowest responsive and responsible bid, with a potential penalty of $100 per day for late delivery. The bid requires comprehensive documentation, including a Signature and Authority Affidavit Form, References Sheet, Bid Offer Form, product specifications, and warranty information.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the procurement documents. The bid does not indicate any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The equipment must integrate with the existing Western Star 4700 SF truck chassis, with specific technical requirements detailed in Attachment E and Addendum 1, which provide precise specifications for hydraulic valve components, pressure ratings, and operational requirements. The county offers warranty coverage including a minimum two-year warranty on snow and ice equipment (excluding wear items), three-year warranties on hydraulics and electronic controls, and five-year paint warranties against rust and flaking. Bidders were asked to provide pricing that could potentially be honored for two additional trucks through January 2019 and to indicate acceptance of credit card payments. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical specifications and integration requirements suggest a significant investment in specialized municipal snow and ice removal equipment.