Minot Civicplus #679

City of Minot seeks one industrial MFWD backhoe loader with purchase and five-year lease options

The City of Minot Water/Wastewater Department is seeking bids for one new industrial MFWD backhoe loader, with purchase and five-year lease pricing options. - Government buyer: City of Minot, Water/Wastewater Department, Minot, North Dakota. - Equipment requested: One new industrial MFWD backhoe loader; no make or model is mandated. - Minimums include 28,000-pound operating weight, 131-hp diesel engine, loader bucket capacity of at least 1.75 cubic yards, and backhoe digging depth of at least 21 feet. - The machine must include an enclosed ROPS/FOPS cab, specified loader and backhoe features, hydraulic quick couplers and hoses compatible with the City’s existing breaker, accessories, diagnostic equipment, and manuals. - Named OEMs and products: Nokian Hakkapelitta snow tires; K-F9 Kent (NPK GH6) breaker or approved equal; Attachment International quick coupler or approved equal. John Deere is named as the manufacturer of the City’s existing 710L trade-in, not as the specified OEM for the new loader. - Commercial options: Bidders may quote a straight purchase with a trade-in allowance or a five-year lease. Lease pricing is requested with and without the trade-in, along with a guaranteed lease-end buyout price. - Trade-in: One 2021 John Deere 710L backhoe, reported at approximately 2,420 hours. - Notable requirements: A five-year/3,000-hour full-machine warranty; a service center within 30 miles of Minot; normal-wear parts available within 48 hours; and a comparable replacement machine at no cost if repairs keep the unit down for more than 48 hours. Delivery is required within 180 days after award.

Description

The City of Minot is soliciting sealed bids for one new Industrial MFWD Backhoe Loader for its Water/Wastewater Department. The purchase specifications set minimum requirements for the machine and its components, and bidders must use the provided bid proposal form and clearly identify any deviations. The bid includes a straight purchase option with trade-in allowance and a five-year lease option; award is based on the lowest base bid less trade-in for purchase, or the lowest annual lease cost. Bids are due October 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM, and the City reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

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