AFM Plow Truck
| Location: | Maine |
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| Posted: | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Due: | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Agency: | City of Bangor |
| Type of Government: | State & Local |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | P26-25 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
| Bid Number: |
P26-25
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| Bid Title: |
AFM Plow Truck
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| Category: | Vehicles |
| Status: | Open |
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Request for Proposals
AFM Plow Truck
Bid No. P26-25
Purchasing Department
73 Harlow Street
Bangor, Maine 04401
207-992-4282
Issue Date: December 17, 2025
I. Introduction
The City of Bangor requests bids for one (1) heavy duty tractor type snow plow with
underbody or approved equal. Vehicle will be FOB Destination to the City of Bangor, Air
Field Maintenance, 112 Maine Ave. Bangor, ME 04401.
The City does prefer a current model year but will consider alternate bids for the purchase
of unsold previous-year model if it meets or exceeds the requested specifications. To
expedite the assembly and delivery of this equipment, the City will accept an "off the lot"
cab & chassis that complies with the bid specifications for axle, suspension, frame, and
body strength.
II. General Information
General information is available on the City’s website at the following web address:
www.bangormaine.gov/proposals. By submitting a response to this solicitation, the bidder
accepts the responsibility for downloading, reading and bidding by the terms and
conditions set forth in the City’s “General Information for Vendors”.
III. Submission
To be considered, return pages three (3) through six (6) of this Request for Proposals and
a complete manufacturer’s brochure in an envelope clearly marked “Bid No. P26-25:
AFM Plow Truck” by January 21, 2026 to the Purchasing Department, City Hall, 73
Harlow Street, Bangor, Maine 04401.
Bids may also be submitted via email by sending to: bids@bangormaine.gov. If emailing
bid, please reference “Bid No. P26-25 AFM Plow Truck” in the subject line. Bids will be
publicly opened at the time stated above.
Please indicate in or with your bid whether you have or are working on a policy regarding
domestic violence. If you do not have a domestic violence policy, please indicate whether
you would like the City of Bangor to provide you a copy of its policy as an example.
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A tabulation of all bids received will be available as soon as possible after the date of
opening. Bid results may be viewed on the City’s website at
www.bangormaine.gov/bidtabs.
IV. Questions
Any questions must be directed in writing to bids@bangormaine.gov no later than 4:30
P.M. on January 2, 2026.
The City will issue a response on or before 4:30 PM, January 9,2026. The response will
be in the form of an addendum, which will be available on the City’s website. Notifications
will be sent out at the time of release of all addendum to the appropriate Registered
Vendor List.
V. Late Bids
It is the responsibility of the Bidder(s) to see that their bids have sufficient time to be
received by the Purchasing Department before the submittal deadline.
Any bid, portion of a bid, or unrequested bid revision received at the City of Bangor
Purchasing Department after the time and date specified, will be returned to the Bidder
unopened.
VI. Withdrawal of Bids
No Bidder may withdraw their bid for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of
opening. All bids shall be subject to acceptance by the City during this period.
To withdraw a bid prior to the opening, the bidder shall request the withdrawal in writing.
All costs associated with the withdrawal (i.e. mailing fees) will be borne by the Bidder.
VII. Award
The bid award will be based on the following:
1. Quality and performance of equipment offered.
2. Availability of equipment and parts.
3. Prior history or experience with the Bidder and equipment (if no history or
experience, references may be requested of the Successful Bidder).
4. Cost.
VIII. Rejection
The City of Bangor reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities
or defects in bids or to accept a higher cost bid if it is deemed to be in the best interest of
the City of Bangor. The City also reserves the right to negotiate with the successful Bidder.
IX. Information for Bidders
1. Pages three (3) through six (6) of this request must be completed and returned with all
questions answered and complete Manufacturer’s brochure in order to be considered.
a. In Section X: Specifications, the bidder is asked whether they comply with
the referenced sections. Caution should be taken by the Bidder to ensure
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that all questions are answered and that all information requested is
provided.
b. Any exception to the provisions in the specifications must be marked in the
body of this document and itemized on a separate page titled “Exceptions”,
referenced by section number and paragraph, along with a detailed
explanation of the exception.
2. The vehicles must be thoroughly inspected, serviced and ready for use upon delivery.
All work performed must meet established industry standards of quality to be
acceptable to the City. Any unacceptable work must be corrected before the City will
issue payment.
3. All Federal and State taxes must be excluded from the bid price. A tax exemption
certificate for the City of Bangor shall be furnished to the successful Bidder upon
request.
X. Specifications
ONE (1) FULL SIZE; HEAVY DUTY TRACTOR TYPE SNOWPLOW WITH
UNDERBODY OR APPROVED EQUAL
A. General:
1. Heavy duty tractor type chassis.
2. Chassis must comply with SAE ARP5548 Modular MTE Cab Forward Mid-
Engine power unit.
3. Shift able four-wheel drive (4WD) with front and rear lockable differentials
4. Lockable transfer case with high and low range.
5. Four (4) Wheel Steer with rear axle identical to front axle.
6. Minimum four hundred fifty horse power (450hp), six (6) cycle turbocharged
diesel engine with charge air cooling and ether start.
7. Six (6) speed ZF automatic transmission with integrated transfer case.
8. Engine hood must be removable or tilt back to allow engine maintenance.
9. Anti-lock brake system (ABS) air brakes.
10. Heated automatic moisture ejectors.
11. Minimum ten (10) amp battery charger.
12. External battery boost studs.
13. Battery disconnect switch.
14. Central automatic lube system.
15. Minimum one hundred fifty (150) Gallon diesel capacity.
16. Heated fuel/water separator.
17. Battery heater.
18. Hydraulic oil heater.
19. Coolant heater.
20. Oil pan heater.
21. Engine block heater.
22. Air ride cab, driver, and passenger seat.
23. Cab must be forward mounted to frame with full glass doors for unobstructed
view of plow and underbody.
24. Staircase to cab must have full contact railings on both sides of staircase.
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25. Must have staircase and full walkways with railings on both sides of truck.
26. Cab heat and air conditioning.
27. Cab front and side windows heated.
28. Front and side window heated windshield wipers with spare heated wiper set.
29. Deluge System for front and side windows.
30. Heated and power side mirrors.
31. Power up/down side windows.
32. Rear view camera for fifth wheel hookup with in cab monitor.
33. AM/FM Radio.
34. Rotating or flashing beacon on top of cab.
35. Minimum eight (8) forward-facing high-power lights.
36. Minimum two (2) mid mount scraper blade lights.
37. Minimum two (2) rear facing work lights.
38. Fifth wheel hitch with air and power hookups.
39. Minimum four thousand pounds (4000lbs) ballast.
40. 445/65 R22.5 snow tires.
41. One (1) Full size spare tire mounted on rim.
42. Remote Manufacturer Telematics Monitoring included for the life of the
vehicle without subscription.
43. Owner’s manual, service manual, and parts manual with original equipment
manufacturer (OEM) part numbers.
B. Color:
1. Exterior: Yellow (Chrome Yellow or Equivalent Buyers approval required)
2. Interior: Dark color.
C. Warranty:
1. Full factory warranty as nationally advertised.
D. Plow:
1. One (1) twenty foot (20ft) high speed runway casting plow such as Wausau Blue
Max BMP 2050HW high speed airport runway snowplow or approved equal.
2. Polyethylene moldboard.
3. Adjustable moldboard pitch.
4. Kuper GK5 cutting edge with bumpers.
5. Two (2) Spare tires with rims.
6. Mounted and integrated to truck with appropriate headgear and in cab controls.
E. Underbody:
1. Underbody scraper such as Wausau PB-10 or approved equal.
2. Mounted and integrated to truck with in cab controls.
F. Delivery
1. City of Bangor must take delivery of completed vehicle by April 1st, 2026.
2. Any Import fees or Tariffs will be paid as the seller.
Does the Bidder comply with Vehicle? If no, please attach a complete list of all
exceptions including your proposed specifications, if applicable.
_____ Yes _____ No ________ Initials
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Bid Form
AFM Plow Truck
Bid No. 26-25
Bid Deadline:
2:00 PM, Wednesday
January 21, 2026
Note: Pages three (3) through seven (7), including this bid form, and complete
manufacturer’s brochure must be submitted with bid proposal. Please attach detailed
explanation of ALL exceptions, as requested. Failure to do so may result in
disqualification.
Business Name
Complete Address
Telephone Number
Email Address
Contact Name
Item
Description
1 AFM Plow Truck
Year:
Make:
Model:
Qty. Unit
1 EA $
Total Price
Total: $
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