Snow Plow and Grader Blades

Dane County, Wisconsin is seeking bids for Snow Plow and Grader Blades through solicitation number 2023-RFB-095-PR, targeting the County Highway Department's equipment needs. The procurement involves multiple blade types, including 3' and 4' tungsten carbide tipped cutting blades, Black Cat blades, Joma rubber blades, ESCO Bucyrus Flex Pro rubber blades, and 7-foot grader blades. Technical specifications are rigorous, requiring specific material compositions, hardness levels, dimensions, and adherence to manufacturing standards. Vendors must submit electronic proposals through the County's eProcurement Portal by September 20, 2023, at 2:00 pm, with vendor questions due by September 12, 2023. The delivery destination is the Dane County Highway Department located at 2302 Fish Hatchery Road in Madison, with the county reserving the right to adjust quantities based on actual operational requirements.

The procurement includes local vendor preferences that may provide advantages to bidders based in Dane County or Wisconsin. Vendors must meet comprehensive compliance requirements, including providing a W9 form, potential affirmative action plans, and documentation demonstrating adherence to recycled materials preferences. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the bid includes a detailed pricing table with unit pricing requirements for each blade type and quantity. Standard contract terms cover critical areas such as insurance requirements, warranty provisions, antitrust considerations, and fair labor standards compliance. The county maintains flexibility in the bidding process, explicitly reserving the right to accept or reject any submitted bid to ensure the most advantageous procurement outcome for the Dane County Highway Department's operational needs.