Project Information

Bid Title

2025 Street Department Single Axle Dump-Plow Truck

Issuing Agency

Fort Morgan

Location

Colorado

Published Date

Oct 14, 2025

Closing Date

Nov 21, 2025

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	2025 Street Department Single Axle Dump-Plow Truck
Category:	Equipment, Vehicles, and Office Supplies
Status:	Open

Description: The City of Fort Morgan is accepting sealed bids for Single Axel Dump/Plow Truck until 3:00 p.m. (our clock) onNovember 21, 2025 at City Hall located at 110 Main Street, Fort Morgan, Colorado 80701. If hand delivered, they are to be sent to 110 Main Street, Fort Morgan, CO 80701. If mailed, the address is PO Box 100, Fort Morgan, CO 80701. If emailed, the address is For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. . Bids must be received at City Hall prior to 3:00 p.m. (our clock) on November 21, 2025. No pre-bid meeting will be held and there will not be a public bid opening.  All questions regarding this bid should go to Jim Willis, Street Department. Questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail to For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address. or faxed to (970) 542-3991.  The cut-off date and time for questions is October 31, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. It is the responsibility of the prospective bidders to contact Jim Willis to verify receipt of questions at (970) 542-3987. Based upon such inquiry, the City may choose to issue an Addendum. A copy of the bid and associated documentation may be obtained as follows: The City website at www.cityoffortmorgan.com City Hall located at 110 Main Street, Fort Morgan All bids, whether delivered, mailed or emailed, must use the attached city Bid Form and adhere to all other instructions and specifications in this Invitation to bid. The city reserves the right to reject any bids that do not comply with the instructions outlined here. Publication Date/Time: 10/14/2025 3:30 PM Closing Date/Time: 11/21/2025 3:00 PM Bid Opening Information: Not a Public Bid Opening Pre-bid Meeting: No Pre-Bid Meeting Contact Person: Jim Willis, Street Department Superintendent (970) 542-3987 jim.willis@cityoffortmorgan.com Plan & Spec Available: Related Documents section below; or City Hall, 110 Main St., Fort Morgan Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM Fax Number: 970-542-3968 Special Requirements: Bids must be properly signed by an authorized representative of the company with the legal capacity to bind the company to the contractual agreement. In addition, the authorized representative's signature of the Proposal assures the company's understanding of the City's Procurement Policy. Only Bids properly received will be accepted. Miscellaneous: A copy of the City's Procurement Policy is available upon request at the City Clerk's Office, (970) 542-3963. Related Documents: 2025 Streets Department Single Axle Dump-Plow Truck Bid

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INVITATION TO BID

City of Fort Morgan Street Department

Single Axle Dump/Plow Truck

INVITATION TO BID

for

SINGLE AXLE DUMP / PLOW TRUCK

in the

CITY OF FORT MORGAN, COLORADO

OCTOBER 14, 2025

Jim Willis

Streets Superintendent

STREETS DEPARTMENT

P.O. BOX 100

FORT MORGAN, COLORADO 80701

(970) 542-3987

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INVITATION TO BID

City of Fort Morgan Street Department

Single Axle Dump/Plow Truck

The City of Fort Morgan is accepting sealed bids for Single Axle Dump/Plow Truck until 3:00 p.m.

(our clock) on November 21, 2025 at City Hall located at 110 Main Street, Fort Morgan, Colorado 80701.

This If hand delivered, they are to be sent to 110 Main Street, Fort Morgan, CO 80701. If mailed, the

address is PO Box 100, Fort Morgan, CO 80701.

Bids must be received at City Hall prior to 3:00 p.m. (our clock) on November 21, 2025.

No pre-bid meeting will be held and there will not be a public bid opening. All questions regarding this

bid should go to Jim Willis, Street Department. Questions must be submitted in writing via e-mail to

jim.willis@cityoffortmorgan.com or faxed to (970) 542-3991. The cut-off date and time for questions is

October 31, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. It is the responsibility of the prospective bidders to contact Jim Willis to

verify receipt of questions at (970) 542-3987. Based upon such inquiry, the City may choose to issue

an Addendum.

A copy of the bid and associated documentation may be obtained as follows:

1. The City Website at www.cityoffortmorgan.com

2. City Hall located at 110 Main Street, Fort Morgan

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

City of Fort Morgan Street Department

Single Axle Dump/Plow Truck

I.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

All bids must be properly signed by an authorized representative of the company with the legal capacity

to bind the company to the contractual agreement. In addition, the bidder’s authorized signature of the

bid assures the company’s understanding of the City’s Procurement and Contract Program, Article 6,

Chapter 4 of the Fort Morgan Municipal Code. A copy of the Program is available upon request at the

City Clerk’s Office.

Bid(s) may be withdrawn up to the date and time set for closing upon written, faxed or e-mailed notice

to the City. Bid(s) may not be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after the date of opening.

Negligence upon part of the bidder in preparing their bid(s) shall not constitute a right to withdraw a

bid(s) subsequent to the bid opening. A conditional or unqualified bid may be cause for rejection.

Only Bids properly received will be accepted. Each Bid and applicable documentation as requested

must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to:

City of Fort Morgan

2025 Bid for Single Axle Dump/Plow Truck

Attention: Jim Willis

And bear the name of the bidder and their address.

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If Bid is to be delivered via private courier, such as FedEx, UPS, etc., they are to be

sent to: 110 Main Street, Fort Morgan, CO 80701.

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If Bid is to be mailed via USPS, they are to be sent to: PO Box 100, Fort Morgan, CO

80701.

All bid price(s) must include, but are not limited to, equipment cost, attachments, warranty, manuals,

parts, freight, packaging, delivery and discounts. Separate pricing will not be considered unless

otherwise noted. The intent of this bid is to purchase fully functional equipment for the purpose it is

designed to meet.

II.

SPECIFICATIONS

ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE MINIMUM, FULL GRADE COMMERCIAL OR BETTER AND

PREFERENCE TO NAME BRAND EQUIPMENT AND/OR PARTS AS LISTED, IF APPLICABLE. THE

CITY OF FORT MORGAN RESERVES THE SOLE RIGHT TO DETERMINE IF THE BID MEETS

SPECIFICATIONS.

A. Minimum Specifications:

1. GENERAL

a. Equipment shall be new, not used and of the current year’s model (2025 or 2026) and

should be an equipment manufacturer having production for a minimum of 12 months.

Hybrid, one-off or prototype equipment is unacceptable.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

City of Fort Morgan Street Department

Single Axle Dump/Plow Truck

2. SERVICE

b. Domiciles-USA 49 States

c. Expected axle loading, front 14,000 lbs.

d. Expected axle loading, rear 23,000 lbs.

3. ENGINE

e. Diesel: Minimum of 280 HP

f. Mechanical or electronic injected

g. In-line 4 or 6 cylinder

h. Wet liner cylinder

i. Turbo-charged

4. ENGINE EQUIPMENT

a. Engine-MTD oil check and fill

b. 130 AMP alternator

c. 2 batteries (1500 cca)

d. Frame mounted battery box

e. 13.2 CFM air compressor

f. Engine warning system buzzer and light low level oil pressure, low water level and

high-water temp.

g. Single vertical exhaust pipe

h. Curved exhaust stack top

i. Eaton viscous fan drive/or Horton advantage HT/S

j. Water filter

k. Heavy-duty anti-freeze to -30 F

l. Heavy-duty cooling system

m. Rubber hoses

n. 1000-watt block heater

o. High idle control

5. TRANSMISSION

a. Allison 3500RDS 6 speed transmission w/ above torque

b. PTO provisions

c. Electronic push button transmission control

d. Auto neutral on park brake

6. TURNING RADIUS

a. Inside turn angle: Minimum of (50) degrees

7. FRONT AXLE & SUSPENSION

a. 14,000 Lbs. axle

b. 16-1/2” x 5” Q-ser cam brakes with dust shields

c. Max 14,000 lbs.

d. Non-asbestos brake linings

e. Auto front slack adjusters

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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

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Single Axle Dump/Plow Truck

f. Chicago rawhide oil seals

g. Outboard mounted cast brake drums

h. Power steering

i. Front shock absorbers

j. 14,000 lbs. Leaf spring suspension

k. Graphite impregnated spring pin bushings

8. REAR AXLE & SUSPENSION

a. 23,000 Lbs. rear axle

b. Axle ratio as necessary for 72 to 75 MPH top speed

c. Iron rear axle carrier housing

d. Rear brakes; 16-1/2” x 7” Q-ser brakes with dust shield

e. Non-asbestos brake linings

f. Outboard mounted cast iron brake drums

g. Chicago rawhide oil seals

h. Auto slack adjusters

i. 23,000 lbs. Multi Leaf Spring Suspension

j. MGM truck parking chamber

9. BRAKE SYSTEM EQUIPMENT

a. Air brake package with dust covers front and rear

b. Color-coded nylon chassis air lines

c. Bendix DV2 auto drain valve wet tank

d. Bendix AD-9 air dryer with heater

e. Steel air reservoirs

10. FRAME & WHEELBASE

a. Min. 152” wheel base to support a 10’ end dump box body

b. 110,000-PSI steel with reinforcements

11. CHASSIS EQUIPMENT

a. Front steel painted bumper

b. Two front frame mounted tow hooks

12. FUEL TANK & EQUIPMENT

a. Right hand tank

b. 40 to 50 gallon tank

13. TIRES, HUB & WHEELS

a. 11R22.5 – 16 ply – rated @ 13,220#

b. Front gunite iron hub oilers

c. 22.5 x 8.25 steel disc wheels

d. Lug nuts 1.50” HP seat disc wheel

e. Radial XZE Tread (Front)

f. Radial All-season mud & snow (Rear)

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 336211Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing

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