Snow Groomer

The City of Green Bay Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department is seeking sealed bids for the procurement of one new or current model year demonstration snow groomer for alpine skiing and tubing hill operations. The solicitation, Request for Bids #2023-19, requires a snow groomer with specific technical specifications, including a Cummins engine with minimum 250 HP, a 24V electrical system, an enclosed cabin with ROPS certification, a 3-meter front blade, a 3-meter hydraulic-driven rear tiller, and combi tracks with hydraulic tensioning. Bidders must demonstrate three years of business experience and provide three verifiable references from comparable institutions. The bid timeline includes a questions deadline of May 4, 2023, potential addenda posting on May 5, 2023, and final bid submissions due by May 11, 2023, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Pre-bid site inspections are available upon request, and the successful vendor will be required to provide factory operator training and a mechanical overview at delivery.

The procurement opportunity is open to original manufacturers, authorized distributors, and dealers with service and repair capabilities. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability ($1,000,000 minimum), business automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), workers' compensation, and professional liability ($1,000,000 minimum). The City of Green Bay is tax-exempt and will not pay federal excise or state sales taxes. All pricing must be submitted as all-inclusive, not-to-exceed, fixed fees, with delivery to 919 Crocker Street in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The manufacturer's standard warranty will commence upon the City placing the vehicle into service, with all warranty work performed at no charge to the City. While no specific award value is detailed, the bid requires a comprehensive quote worksheet with all equipment costs, and the City reserves the right to reject any or all bids without providing a reason.