Waterville Civicplus #67

Waterville seeks one 64,000-GVW truck with stainless-steel spreader and heavy-duty plow

The City of Waterville Department of Public Works seeks one complete heavy-duty truck package for municipal public-works and snow-removal operations. - Government buyer: City of Waterville, Department of Public Works, Waterville, Maine. - Primary request: One new dual-axle, 64,000-GVW diesel cab/chassis, one stainless-steel side-dump spreader, and one heavy-duty plow outfit. - Truck: Production-model 8×2 chassis with a minimum 525-hp engine or equivalent and an Allison RDS 4500 six-speed automatic transmission or equivalent, plus the specified chassis, cab, safety, lighting, and operating equipment. - Spreader: One furnished-and-installed 12–14-cubic-yard Grade 304 stainless-steel side-dump spreader with a Hardox 450 floor and conveyor cover, hydraulic conveyor and spinner, 30-ton hoist, ground-speed sanding controls compatible with Cirrus Spreadsmart or an acceptable alternative, and a liquid-calcium system with a 150-gallon tank. - Plow outfit: One furnished-and-installed heavy-duty assembly with a 12-foot reversible trip-edge plow and an approximately 11-foot trip-edge wing, hydraulic equipment and cab controls, and two extra sets of specified wear parts. C1090 cutting edges or equivalents are specified; Kennametal Carbide Blade or an equivalent is identified as an edge option. - Named OEMs and brands: Allison, Hardox, Zone Defense, and Cirrus Spreadsmart are prominent specified product brands. Other named manufacturers or component brands include Accuride, Bendix, Chicago Rawhide, Cole Hersee (trailer plug #12063), Del Hydraulics, Delco Remy, Eaton, Gates Rubber, Goodyear (including G164 RTD), Gresen, Hendrickson, International (the trade-in vehicle), Jacobs, Kennametal, National, Phillips, Rexroth (A10), Rockwell, Spicer, Wabco, and Webb. Brand references are specifications or examples, not identified awardees; several allow equivalents. - Services and requirements: The bidder must install the spreader and plow after chassis delivery, return the completed vehicle to the City, provide at least four hours of on-site training, and furnish OEM parts, service, and operator manuals. Delivery must be within the bidder’s guaranteed timeframe and no later than 90 days after award. Bid options include a trade-in allowance for a 2012 International 7400 single-axle truck and an optional extended warranty.

Description

The City of Waterville is requesting bids for one new dual-axle, 64,000 GVW cab/chassis and accessory equipment. The truck is specified for municipal public works operations and includes a stainless steel side-dump spreader and heavy-duty plow outfit, furnished and installed. The bid document provides detailed vehicle, equipment, installation, and training specifications. Sealed bids are due October 21, 2026, at 8:00 AM.

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