Kalispell Public School District Civicplus #226

City of Kalispell Solicits Bids for New Regenerative Air Sweeper Truck with Trade-in Option

The City of Kalispell Department of Public Works is seeking bids for the purchase of a new regenerative air sweeper truck. - Government Buyer: - City of Kalispell, Department of Public Works - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Elgin (manufacturer of the trade-in sweeper) - Nissan (chassis manufacturer for trade-in vehicle) - Allison (automatic transmission specified for new sweeper) - Products/Services Requested: - One (1) new regenerative air sweeper truck, model year 2026 or newer - 8-yard capacity hopper - Diesel engine - Allison automatic transmission - Air disc brakes - LED lighting - HVAC system - Must meet or exceed detailed minimum specifications - Bid alternate: trade-in of a 2009 Elgin Crosswind sweeper mounted on a Nissan UD3300 chassis - Up to eight (8) hours of operator, maintenance, and repair training at delivery location - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Bidders must complete a minimum specifications checklist - Delivery required within 366 days of contract execution; $100/day penalty for late delivery - Equipment must be delivered fully operational to the City of Kalispell Central Garage - Warranty and training provisions included - City reserves right to inspect, reject bids, and require compliance with federal and state laws - Bidders may be asked to provide brand names, manufacturers, and component details within five days of request

Description

The City of Kalispell, Montana, is soliciting bids for a regenerative air sweeper that meets or exceeds the specifications available at the Department of Public Works, City Hall. The city intends to purchase up to one new regenerative air sweeper, with an optional trade-in of a 2009 Elgin Crosswind sweeper on a Nissan HD3300 chassis. Bidders must submit electronic bids through QuestCDN by September 11, 2026, and include bid security equal to 10% of the bid amount. The successful bidder must enter into a contract within 15 days of bid acceptance, and the equipment must be delivered within 366 days of the agreement date.

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