BID NOTICE: ONE (1) STREET SWEEPER
| Location: | North Dakota |
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| Posted: | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Due: | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Agency: | City of Minot |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
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| Bid Title: |
BID NOTICE: ONE (1) STREET SWEEPER
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| Category: | City Clerk |
| Status: | Open |
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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.
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 One (1) Street Sweeper"
Project # 5009
Bids will be opened in City Council Chambers at the Minot City Hall, 10 3rd Ave. S.W., Minot, North Dakota
at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday March 12th, 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
STREET SWEEPER
OCTOBER 2019
GENERAL:
The sweeper to be furnished under this specification shall be the manufacturer's latest model and
design. The unit shall be single engine, three-wheel, hydrostatic vehicle drive, front dump sweeper using
all current production components.
DETAILED SPECIFICA TIONS:
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 and clearly explain the deviation
on a separate piece of paper. 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:
-4 cylinder, turbo-charged, 276 CID
-Soft plug heater
-74 HP minimum
-Dual element dry type air cleaner wl aspirator pre-cleaner
-(-30 degrees) F anti-freeze mixture
-35-gallon min. diesel tank
-Water separator fuel filter
-All fluid drains plumbed to outside of machine
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Transmission:
-Pump shall be variable displacement with separate variable displacement
wheel drive motors
-Power shall be evenly distributed through planetary torque hubs
-Single foot pedal to control forward & reverse without clutch and
shifting. Foot pedal to return automatically to the neutral position.
-Power shall be transferred from front motors to planetary torque hubs
without side loading
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-Speeds from 0-20 mph
-Trans filter spin off type
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Chassis:
-3-wheel configuration, front dump
-Steering strut to be dual tired
-Tow hooks front and rear
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-Swingarm rear suspension with shock absorbers
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Brakes:
-Neither parking brake engagement nor disengagement shall
be dependent on any electrical circuit.
Steering:
-Hydrostatic heavy-duty power steering w/automotive type
steering wheel
-Turning radius 15 feet minimum
-Spring suspension steering strut
-Manual override
-Rear steer
-Safely maneuverable at normal speeds
Cab:
-Seat upholstered, bucket type, air ride suspension, seat belt
-Maximum cab height 10 feet
-Rear view mirror or two outside west coast mirrors and two
rectangular convex mirrors
-Instrument panel gauges -Odometer/speedometer, tachometer,
engine water temp., hydrostatic oil temp., engine oil pressure,
voltmeter, fuel gauge, hour meter, water fill gauge indicator in cab
or water tank. All gauges shall be fully illuminated.
-Tinted windshield, sun visor, windshield wipers w/washer system
(electric), heater defroster
-Cab pressurized, soundproofed, air conditioned, am/fm radio
-Warning system (audible and visual) for low engine oil and
high engine water temp.
-Limb guard to protect windows and mirrors
-Front light/windshield wiper bar/guard
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Hydraulic System:
-Low level warning system
-Drains plumbed to outside of machine
-Complete fully filtered hydraulic system of sufficient capacity
and strength to operate all hydraulic components.
Water System:
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-220 gal. capacity minimum/and 40 gal aux tank
-Cleanable water filter, water pump, rust proof water tank.
-Spray nozzles to be in front of gutter broom and main broom
with on/off controls in cab.
-Built in flush system
-Min. 12.5 foot 2.5" single jacket hose shall be attached to
water tank with 3.268 X 6 Minot threads female coupling on
hydrant end, quick disconnect coupling on tank end.
-Drains plumbed to outside of machine
-Lower roller/conveyor washout system
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Brooms:
Gutter Broom - right and left side (bolt on)
-Hydraulic Drive
-Ground pressure adjustments via cab
-36"-47" diameter, rebuildable segment filled with
26" tempered gutter broom wire.
-Hydraulic tilt from cab
Main Broom
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-Hydraulic Drive
-Sweeper width shall be not less than 8 feet wide with 1 of 2 gutter
Brooms activated
-Broom to be hydraulically raised and lowered including
down pressure from operator compartment.
-Broom speed to remain constant regardless of sweeper
ground speed
-Automatic lift of broom when sweeper backs up.
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**Any and all broom alignment adjustments should be able to be
performed by City personnel. If these adjustments require special
tools or computer equipment, all necessary components, including
cables and software, are to be supplied with the machine
Conveyor System:
-Conveyor with Chevron style cleats and able to load hopper to 100%
-Hydraulic motor drive
-Relief valve protected
-Forward and reverse
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Hopper:
-Hopper shall dump up to 9.5’
-Dumping cycle shall be not more than 60 seconds
-Hopper shall have dumping reach of 33in forward
Tires:
-Standard issued factory tubeless radial tires
Electrical and Lighting:
-Alternator w/regulator 90 amp, 12-volt heavy-duty battery
800 CCA Minimum
-Electric engine starter
-Headlights, taillights, stop lights, backup lights and all lights shall
be sealed
-Adjustable side broom lights for right gutter broom
-Sealed clearance lights, hazard & directional lights
-Backup alarm
-One top and two rear LED strobe lights Whelen-top strobe Whelen
L31HAF or equal, top strobe shall have a tree guard –Rear strobes
Whelen 50A32AR or approved equal.
-Rear view camara system with left side view
- Battery Disconcert switch
Paint:
-Manufacturers white Powder Coat
Service & Warranty:
The vendor shall clearly indicate all warranties that are furnished with
the sweeper. Because the maintenance of this unit is essential, the
vendor shall furnish the location where a complete parts inventory is
located and other service facilities.
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 trouble
shooting 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.
Delivery:
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