Street Sweeper Bid

The City of Dodge City, Kansas is requesting sealed bids for the purchase or lease-purchase of one new, unused street sweeper with a three-wheel configuration, belt conveyor, 3.6 cubic yard front high dumping hopper, hydrostatic transmission, and right-side broom with variable down pressure controlled from cab, with bids due October 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Municipal Services Building, 100 Chaffin Road, Dodge City.

The specification is based on the Elgin Pelican P model (serial number 3000 and up) as the baseline for comparison of equivalent products. Bidders must submit completed bid forms with full equipment specifications and clearly state any deviations from the stated requirements. Extensive technical specifications cover chassis design, engine requirements, transmission type, braking systems, cab features, broom systems, conveyor specifications, hopper capacity, water system, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and paint finish. The manufacturer must hold ISO 9001 quality certification. Bidders must provide references including at least ten municipal owners of comparable models over a ten-year span and documentation of authorized dealer status and parts and service facility locations.

The sweeper must be new and completely prepared for service prior to delivery, with all standard manufacturer's warranty materials included. Delivery is to the City Public Works Maintenance Shops at 111 Water Street, Dodge City, and the bid price must include complete delivery in new operating condition. The City will award the contract to the lowest responsible bid that meets specification requirements and reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Payment typically occurs two to three weeks after invoice receipt. The City is exempt from state and federal taxes.