CITY OF BIG RAPIDS
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
SURPLUS VEHICLE – 2005 DODGE RAM SINGLE-CAB TRUCK
The City of Big Rapids is accepting sealed bids for the sale of the following surplus vehicle:
Vehicle: 2005 Dodge Ram Single-Cab Truck with Lift Gate
VIN: 3D7KR26D65G734638
Minimum Acceptable Bid: $500.00
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION & CONDITION
The vehicle is a single-cab Dodge Ram equipped with a lift gate.
The vehicle is being sold AS IS, WHERE IS, with no warranties expressed or implied.
Known condition information includes:
• Truck runs and drives.
• Equipped with a functional lift gate.
• Body is beginning to rust out and deteriorate.
• Due to the age and condition of the vehicle, bidders should carefully inspect the truck
before submitting a bid.
Bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect the vehicle prior to submitting a bid. The City of
Big Rapids makes no representations or warranties regarding the condition, operation, or
suitability of the vehicle.
VEHICLE INSPECTION
Interested bidders may inspect the vehicle at:
City of Big Rapids DPW Garage
325 N. Dekrafft Avenue
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Inspection hours are 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Contact Heather Bowman 231-250-9232 to schedule inspection.
BID REQUIREMENTS
Bids must include the bidder's name, address, telephone number, vehicle being bid upon, and bid
amount.
Bids below the minimum acceptable bid of $500.00 will not be considered.
Sealed bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “2005 DODGE RAM
SINGLE-CAB TRUCK Bid” and delivered to Big Rapids City Hall, Big Rapids, Michigan.
Bids must be received no later than 2:30 p.m. on September 14, 2026. Bids received after the
deadline will not be considered.
The City of Big Rapids reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any
irregularities in the bidding process.
The successful bidder shall be responsible for all costs associated with payment, title transfer,
removal, transportation, and any other expenses related to the purchase of the vehicle.
The vehicle must be removed from City property within a reasonable period following
notification of the successful bid.
All bids must be submitted by the advertised deadline to be considered.
CITY OF BIG RAPIDS
Department of Public Works
Big Rapids, Michigan