Sewer Maintenance Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV)

Location:	Maine
Posted:	Jan 16, 2026
Due:	Feb 18, 2026
Agency:	City of Bangor
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	23 - Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles
Solicitation No:	P26-34
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Request for Proposals

Proposal No. P26-34

Issue Date: January 16, 2026

Purchasing Department

73 Harlow Street

Bangor, ME 04401

207-992-4282

I. Introduction

The City of Bangor (City) requests bids to furnish and deliver one (1) Utility Terrain

Vehicle (UTV), FOB Destination Fleet Services Division, 481 Maine Ave. The vehicle

shall be a new, current year machine furnished and delivered in accordance with the

attached specifications.

II. General Information

Available at the following web address: www.bangormaine.gov/proposals on the City’s

website. By submitting a response to this solicitation, the Proposer accepts the

responsibility for downloading, reading, and bidding by the terms and conditions set forth

in the City’s “General Information for Vendors”.

In your proposal, please specify whether you currently have or are in the process of

developing a domestic violence policy. If you do not have such a policy, let us know if you

would like to receive a copy of the City of Bangor's policy as a reference.

III. Submission

For consideration, submit the proposal Bid Form and Vendor Specifications Form in an

envelope marked "Proposal No. P26-34: Sewer Maintenance UTV" by Wednesday,

February 18, 2026

Submission of documents can be completed by:

A. Emailing to bids@bangormaine.gov ; or

B. Hand Deliver to Customer Service, 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME; or

C. US Post Office addressed to City of Bangor-Purchasing Department, 73 Harlow

Street, Bangor, ME 04401; or

D. All Other Delivery Services addressed to City of Bangor-Purchasing Department,

73 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME 04401.

All submissions should reference “Proposal No. 26-34: Sewer Maintenance UTV”.

Proposals will be publicly opened at the time stated above in the Paul Bunyan Room (first

floor near the side elevator) at 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, Maine.

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A tabulation of all received proposals will be posted on the City's website as soon as

possible on the opening date. Visit www.bangormaine.gov/bidtabs for results.

IV. Questions

Any questions must be directed in writing to bids@bangormaine.gov no later than 4:30

P.M., Friday, January 30, 2026.

The City will provide a response by 4:30 P.M. on Friday, February 6, 2026. This response

will be in the form of an addendum, accessible on the City's website. Notifications will be

sent to the Registered Vendor List when new addenda are released. To receive these

updates, the City strongly encourages all potential bidders to register as vendors at

www.bangormaine.gov/vendorregistration.

V. Late Proposals

It is the responsibility of the Proposer(s) to see that their proposals have sufficient time to

be received by the Purchasing Department before the submittal deadline. Any proposal,

portion of a proposal, or requested proposal revision received at the City Purchasing

Department after the time and date specified, will be returned to the Proposer unopened.

VI. Withdrawal of Proposals

No Proposer may withdraw their proposal for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of

opening. All proposals shall be subject to acceptance by the City during this period.

To withdraw a proposal prior to the opening, the Proposer shall request the withdrawal in

writing. All costs associated with the withdrawal (i.e. mailing fees) will be borne by the

Proposer.

VII. Rejection

The City reserves the right to reject any proposals, waive any informalities or defects in

proposals, or accept a higher cost proposal if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the

City. The City also reserves the right to request clarification, of any details, from the

successful Proposer.

VIII. Information for Proposers

A. All Federal and State taxes must be excluded from the proposal price. Upon request,

a tax exemption certificate for the City of Bangor shall be furnished to the successful

Proposer.

B. The Bid Form, included with this request and page four (4) must be completed and

returned with a complete manufacturer’s brochure to be considered.

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C. The vehicle must be thoroughly inspected, serviced, and ready for use upon delivery.

All work performed must meet established industry standards of quality to be

acceptable. Any unacceptable work must be corrected before payment is issued.

D. All decisions pertaining to any product equivalency will be the sole decision of the

City of Bangor and its employees. This decision will be final and will be made

according to the piece of equipment that best suits the City of Bangor.

IX. Award

The award will be based on one or more of the following:

A. Quality and performance of the vehicle offered.

B. Availability of equipment and parts.

C. Prior history and experience with the Proposer and/or prior history and experience

with the vehicle offered. If there is no history or experience, references may be

requested of the successful Proposer.

D. Cost.

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X. Specifications

The specifications listed below represent the City’s basic requirements for the equipment

requested. The specifications should be viewed as a guideline for the City’s needs and

not an absolute minimum or maximum requirement. Alternate specifications will be

considered but may not be accepted. The City will purchase the equipment that will best

meet the requirements of the Sewer Maintenance Department.

Vehicle: Gas Powered Utility Terrain Vehicle

A. General

a. Motor must be gas powered four (4) stroke (minimum 900 cc engine with 82

HP)

b. Electronic fuel injection

c. Four-wheel drive (4X4)

d. Full street legal lighting package to include: headlights, turn signals, tail lights,

brake lights, and LED orange strobe light

e. Automatic transmission with High/Low/Neutral/Reverse/Park gear selection

f. Ground clearance fourteen (14) inches minimum

g. Front and rear standard two-inch (2”) hitch receiver

h. Full unit skid plates and A arm guards

i. Dual A arm suspension front and rear

j. Full four (4) door crew cab with windshield wipers and tip out windshield

k. Horn

l. Heat/AC with defrost

m. Brakes must be four (4) wheel hydraulic disc

n. Park Brake must be manually operated or equivalent

o. Two thousand pound (2,000lb) towing capacity minimum

p. Front bumper with forty-five hundred pound (4,500lb) wireless remote winch

q. Tires must be all terrain vehicle (ATV) off road tires

r. Tracks for use in snow

B. Color:

None specified

C. Warranty:

Full factory warranty as nationally advertised

D. Body:

a. Hard poly or metal

b. Payload capacity of one thousand pounds (1,000 lbs.) minimum

c. Box capacity of one thousand pounds (1,000 lbs.) minimum

d. 48” x 54” x 12” dump bed minimum

Does the Proposer comply with the vehicle specifications? If no, please attach

a complete list of all exceptions with your proposed specifications, if applicable.

_____ Yes _____ No ________ Initial

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Bid Form

Sewer Maintenance Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV)

Bid Deadline:

Proposal No. P26-34

2:00 P.M., Wednesday,

February 18, 2026

Notes: The proposal must include this Bid Form along with page four (4) of this Request

for Proposals. A detailed explanation of ALL exceptions must be included. Failure to

comply will result in disqualification.

Business Name:

Contact Name/Title:

Street Address:

City, State Zip:

Telephone Number:

Email Address:

Item

Description

Sewer Maintenance UTV

Qty. Unit

Year:

Make:

1 EA $

Model:

Total Bid Amount:

Total Price

Price must include all miscellaneous charges: fuel, transportation etc.

No other charges will be accepted.

Estimated delivery after receipt of order:

Warranty terms in years:

Address where vehicle will be serviced:

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number:	P26-34
Bid Title:	Sewer Maintenance Utility Terrain Vehicle (UTV)
Category:	Vehicles
Status:	Open