BID NOTICE: TWO (2) WHEEL LOADER PROJECT 5008

Location:	North Dakota
Posted:	Apr 13, 2026
Due:	May 6, 2026
Agency:	City of Minot
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	38 - Construction, Mining, Excavating, and Highway Mainenance Equipment
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Bid Title:	BID NOTICE: TWO (2) WHEEL LOADER PROJECT 5008
Category:	City Clerk
Status:	Open

Description:

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The City Clerk of the City of Minot will receive sealed bids at her office at City Hall, 10 3 ^rd Ave, SW. Minot, ND 58701 or by mailing to City Clerk, PO Box 5006, Minot, ND 58702 until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6 ^th , 2026 for furnishing the City of Minot the following:

Two (2) Wheel Loader

Project #5008

Specifications and general instructions to bidders are available in the Public Works Office at 1025 31st St. SE. by contacting the Fleet Manager or on the City’s website at www.minotnd.org under City Clerk Department.

The bid envelope will be plainly marked:

“Bid for Two (2) Wheel Loader”

Project # 5008

The City Council of the City of Minot reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award the contract as it deems to be in the best interest of the City of Minot.

Bidders are invited to be present at City Hall for the opening of bids.

Mikayla McWilliams

City Clerk

Publication Date/Time:

4/13/2026 12:00 AM

Publication Information:

Minot Daily News April 13th and 20th

Closing Date/Time:

5/6/2026 11:00 AM

Submittal Information:

Submit to City Clerk

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GENERAL BID SPECIFICATIONS

City of Minot, ND 58701

The City of Minot is exempt from state and federal excise and sales taxes and no amount for such taxes

are to be included in the bid price. The attached bid proposal form shall be used in submitting the bid.

Bidders not using the form provided we be considered non-compliant and bid will be rejected.

The City Council reserves, to itself, the right to reject any or all bids and to award the contract as it deems

necessary and in the best interest of the City of Minot. Past performance will be considered in final

decision.

Delivery of materials, supplies or services contained in the bid shall be made to the Minot Public Works

Building (1025 31st St. SE), and the price shall be FOB, Minot, North Dakota. The delivery date shall be 180

days after award and be specified on the bid.

All envelopes must be sealed and marked plainly

"Bid for Two (2) Wheel Loader"

Project # 5008

Bids will be opened in City Council Chambers at Minot City Hall, 10 3rd Ave. S.W., Minot, North Dakota at

11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026. Bids received after this time will be returned, unopened, to the

bidder. Bidders are invited to be present at the opening of bids.

CITY OF MINOT SPECIFICATIONS

WHEEL LOADER

APRIL 2026

GENERAL:

The unit described under these specifications shall be the manufacturer's latest industrial wheel

loader and meet the following minimum specifications.

DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS:

The bidder shall mark the appropriate box (yes or no). If the unit does not meet the specification the

bidder shall clearly state the item that does not meet the specification on a separate sheet of paper

and which shall be included in the bid proposal documentation submission. Failure to provide this data

will render the bid proposal insufficient resulting in a bid rejection. All deviations will be considered in

relation to value and price. Deviations or exceptions are intended for equipment or options that may

differ from the specification. If the manufacturer offers a specified product, it is expected to be offered

in the bid.

Diesel Engine:

 6-cylinder, turbo-charged

 Soft plug heater

 220 HP minimum

 Dual element dry type air cleaner wl aspirator pre-cleaner

 (-35 degrees) F anti-freeze mixture

 Water separator fuel filter

□ Yes □ No

Drive Train:

 Minimum of four (4) forward and three (3) reverse speeds.

 Torque Converter Automatic Type Drive. Rear Oscillating Axle, Front.

May be Fixed or Oscillating.

 Differential lock or Limited slip Differentials

Brakes:

 Service brakes shall be wet disk type, sealed and fully enclosed to allow

Operation in water, mud, snow or other adverse conditions without

Encountering brake fade.

 Parking/Secondary brake shall be equipped with a warning light and or

Buzzer.

Steering:

 Hydrostatic articulated power steering with automotive steering wheel

□ Yes □ No

Cab:

 Seat upholstered, bucket type, air ride suspension, seat belt

 Cab shall be ROPS/FOPS certified

 Rear view mirror and two outside mirrors.

 Instrument panel gauges -Odometer/speedometer, tachometer,

engine water temp., hydrostatic oil temp., engine oil pressure,

voltmeter, fuel gauge, hour meter, indicator in cab

 all gauges shall be fully illuminated.

 Tinted windshield, sun visor, windshield wipers w/washer system

(electric).

 Cab pressurized, soundproofed, am/fm radio

 Warning system (audible and visual) for low engine oil and

high engine water temp.

 Air Conditioning, Heater and Defrost

 Ride Control

 Front and Rear Windshield Wipers

 Opening and Latched Side windows

 Fire Extinguisher

 Rear Backup Camara

Lighting:

 Four Front and Four Rear LED Works Lights, Two Stops Lights, Turn

Signals, Taillights and Dome Lights.

 Top Beacon 360 LED Strobe Light

□ Yes □ No

Hydraulic System:

 Low level warning system

 Third Hydraulic System for Operation of Auxiliary Attachment with

Quick Couplers

 Complete fully filtered hydraulic system of sufficient capacity

and strength to operate all hydraulic components.

□ Yes □ No

Loader:

 Minimum Operating Weight of 42,000 Pounds Excluding Tire Ballast and all

Required Specifications Listed.

 Self-Leveling, With Heavy-Duty Bucket Minimum Volume 4.5

Cubic Yards and a Minimum width of the Loader, Bolt on Cutting Edge

Mounted to Bucket

 Bucket Breakout Force of Minimum of 31,000.00lbs

□ Yes □ No

 Balderson Quick Coupler for Bucket Attachment Bidder Shall Be Responsible □ Yes □ No

For Verifying size and Coupler Type.

Tires:

 23.5R25 L-2, G-2 Radial Snow Rated Readily Available

Bridgestone VSWAS or Approved Equivalent

□ Yes □ No

Electrical:

 Alternator w/regulator 90 amp, 12-volt heavy-duty battery

1400 CCA Minimum

 Electric engine starter

 Backup alarm

□ Yes □ No

Paint:

 Manufacturers Standard Yellow

□ Yes □ No

Service & Warranty:

 The vendor shall clearly indicate all warranties that are furnished.

Because operation of this unit is essential, Service and parts must

be located within 30 miles of City of Minot, ND. Bidder shall provide

the location where service and complete parts inventory is located.

 A loaner loader will be provided at no cost within 12 hours of

request in the event of a warranty issue.

 5-year 4000-hour full machine warranty will be provided with no

Deductible

□ Yes □ No

Manuals:

 The unit shall be furnished with an operators, service, parts and maintenance

manuals to include hydraulic and electrical schematics and problem-solving

guide (can be in book or CD form) and troubleshooting manuals.

City of Minot will receive all tech service bulletins and updates. In addition,

any software or cables required to connect unit to a computer for

diagnostic or troubleshooting shall be provided with a USB connection

to the computer user end.

□ Yes □ No

Delivery:

 Delivery must be guaranteed in 180 days after award. Failure to deliver

shall result in low bidder providing a unit at no cost to the City until delivery

of bid unit is provided.

□ Yes □ No

*** Please provide a list of vendors recommended options that the vendor feels make the

machine operate more optimally. Provide a short narrative of each option to explain the

benefit along with the associated cost.

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