Wheeld artiqulated end loader

The City of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Public Works Department is procuring one new wheeled articulated end loader through Request for Bids (RFB #21-PW16). The desired unit is a 2021 model year, never-before-owned loader with less than 100 hours of operation, featuring a 3.5-cubic-yard heaped capacity bucket. Specific technical requirements include a minimum operating weight of 31,000 pounds, EPA Tier 4 diesel engine with at least 180 net horsepower, full automatic transmission with electronic shift control, and comprehensive cab features like HVAC, rear-view cameras, and backup radar detection. The loader must be compatible with front-mount snowplow/wing combinations and pallet forks, and include a JRB quick coupler assembly. Sealed bids were due by 2:00 PM on April 13, 2021, with a public opening immediately following at City Hall. The City reserved the right to hold bids for up to 60 days and planned to notify the contract awardee within 60 days of bid opening. The successful bidder was required to execute the contract within ten days of acceptance, with equipment delivery mandated by September 1, 2021.

The bid documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. A mandatory two-year warranty is included, covering 100 percent parts and labor on the entire machine, with an additional two-year warranty on drivetrain components. The contractor must maintain $1,000,000 in commercial general liability and automobile liability insurance, with the City named as an additional insured. Payment terms are set at 30 days following proper invoice submission and equipment delivery, installation, and acceptance. The City is exempt from federal and Wisconsin state and local taxes, except for Wisconsin excise tax, which must be included in the bid pricing. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical specifications suggest a high-value procurement for a sophisticated piece of municipal equipment. Addendum 1 to the RFB added a requirement that both drive axles must be equipped with drive axle oil coolers and removed previously mentioned liquidated damages provisions.