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Bid Title

BID NOTICE: TWO (2) INDUSTRIAL WHEEL LOADERS

Issuing Agency

City of Minot

Location

North Dakota

Published Date

Feb 17, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 12, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	BID NOTICE: TWO (2) INDUSTRIAL WHEEL LOADERS
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 3rd Ave, SW,. Minot, ND 58701 or by mailing to City Clerk, PO Box 5006, Minot, ND  58702 until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday March 12th, 2026 for furnishing the City of Minot the following: "Two (2) Industrial 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 at 701-418-3040 or on the City’s website at www.minotnd.org under City Clerk Department. The bid envelope will be plainly marked: "Two (2) Industrial 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 the City Clerk’s office for the opening of bids. Mikayla McWilliams City Clerk Publication Date/Time: 2/17/2026 12:00 AM Publication Information: Minot Daily News February 17th and 24th Closing Date/Time: 3/12/2026 11:00 AM Submittal Information: Submit to City Clerk Related Documents: 5008 - 2026 Street Water Dept Loader Bid

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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.

Specifications and general instructions to bidders are available in the Public Works Office at 1025 31st St.

SE. by contacting the Fleet Manager at 701-418-3040 or on the City’s website at www.minotnd.org under

City Clerk Department.

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

selection.

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

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

specified on the bid.

All envelopes must be sealed and marked plainly

"Two (2) Industrial Wheel Loader "

Project #5008

Bids will be opened in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 10 3nd Ave. S.W., Minot, North Dakota at

11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 12, 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

Industrial Wheel Loader

Street & Water Department

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

meet the following minimum specifications. Any deviations from the following minimum specifications

must be noted and may be accepted if approved by the Fleet Manager. Bidder shall provide brochure

showing the following minimum specifications. Any deviations from the specifications shall be clearly

explained and attached to the bid proposal.

Engine:

Diesel, minimum net 220 hp, 6 cylinder. With engine air pre cleaner

and block heater

Operating Weight:

Minimum operating weight of 41,000 pounds exclusive of tire ballast and with

all required specifications listed below.

Transmission

Minimum of four (4) forward and three (3) reverse speeds. With differential lock.

Steering:

hydrostatic type articulated steering

Drive Train:

Torque converter automatic type drive. Rear oscillating axle, front may be fixed

or oscillating type. Front and Rear differential locking capability.

Brake:

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 and/or buzzer.

Tires:

Size to be 23.5R25 Snow Rated (radial type)

Loader:

Self leveling, with a heavy-duty material bucket rated at a minimum volume

capacity of 4.25 cubic yards and a minimum width of the loader.

Bolt on type cutting edges mounted on bucket.

Minimum dump height of 160”.

Bucket breakout force of 31,000lbs

Balderson quick coupler type system for bucket attachment. Bidder shall

be responsible for verifying size and type of quick coupler

Hydraulic System:

System shall have sufficient flow to operate bucket and attachments.

Third hydraulic for operation of auxiliary attachment with quick-tach for

hydraulic lines. Artic hydraulic oil.

Cooling System:

Pressurized liquid cooling system with thermostat. Radiator shall be

filled with manufacturer's approved anti-freeze solution that provides

adequate protection to -35 degrees F. Hydraulic reversing fan.

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Instrumentation:

Unit shall have gauges that include: tachometer, transmission temperature, engine

coolant temperature, engine oil pressure, voltmeter, parking brake engagement,

hydraulic filter restriction, air cleaner restriction, electric hour meter.

Engine coolant and oil pressure shall have both audible and visual

warnings.

Remote location and monitoring included at no cost.

Operator’s Station:

Cab shall be SAE ROPS/FOPS certified. Fully enclosed cab shall be

isolation mounted and shall include a retractable seat belt, minimum

35,000 BTU heater/defroster, front and rear windshield wipers, latched

Windows, AM-FM Radio, ride control and a single lockable door. Outside

rearview mirrors. Air-Conditioning.

Must also include a lighting package of four front and four rear LED

work lights, two front and rear turn and flashing lights, two stop lights, two

tail lights and dome light. Top Becon - Whelen 360 LED strobe light

(mounted per City instructions). The operator’s seat shall be an air

suspension fabric seat, fire extinguisher and rear backup camara.

Miscellaneous:

Unit shall be equipped with all standard equipment, as well as fenders and shall

include: key or other ignition switch with safety start, foot throttle, horn, block

heater or cold start system, lockable engine service doors, reverse warning

audible alarm, one (1)SMV emblem, engine fuel filter (primary to be water trap

type), safety hand holds, heavy duty dual batteries with a minimum of 1400 CCA

total and minimum 80 amp alternator and master disconnect switch.

Manuals:

Operator, maintenance, parts and troubleshooting manuals shall be provided

either on CD – Rom, internet based or paper form. Cables or software for

diagnostics and hookups to a computer shall be provided.

Service:

The continuous operation of the machine is important and sometimes an

emergency in nature, it is necessary that the successful bidder maintain and/or

have access to a parts inventory. The parts inventory shall be sufficient in size

and variety to offer a level of parts availability of normal wear out items within

48 hours from time of order.

Warranty:

Manufacturer's standard five (5) year, 4000-hour full machine warranty.

No deductible with a Loaner unit at no charge

BID PROPOSAL

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INDUSTRIAL WHEEL LOADER

The City of Minot is a municipal government and is tax exempt. Bids shall not include sales tax or other

applicable taxes. The tax-exempt number is E4351.

Bid for the Industrial Wheel Loader Each

$ _______________

Amount written in words _______________________________________________

Make/Model ___________________________________________________________

In submitting this bid, it is understood that the contract will be awarded on the basis of lowest and best

bid, that the right to reject any and all bids is reserved by the owner, and it is agreed that this bid may not

be withdrawn 60 days after actual date of the opening. Payment will be made within 30 days after

acceptance of the unit.

The bidder hereby certifies: a) that this bid is genuine and is not made in the interest of or on behalf of

any undisclosed person, firm or corporation and is not submitted in conformity with any agreement or

rules of any group, association, organization or corporation; b) that he has not directly or indirectly

induced or solicited any other bidder to put in false or sham bid; c) that he has not solicited or induced

any person, firm or corporation to refrain from bidding; and d) that he has not sought by collusion or

otherwise to obtain for himself any advantage over any other bidder or over the owner.

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Signature

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Company Name

______________________________

Fax

_____________________________

Date

_____________________________

Phone

_____________________________

Delivery Date

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 811310Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

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