Project Information

Bid Title

BID NOTICE: ONE (1) AUTO SIDE LOAD REFUSE TRUCK

Issuing Agency

City of Minot

Location

North Dakota

Published Date

Feb 27, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 18, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Bid Title:	BID NOTICE: ONE (1) AUTO SIDE LOAD REFUSE TRUCK
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 until 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18th, 2026, for furnishing the City of Minot the following: “One (1) Auto Side Load Refuse Truck” “Project #5006” Specifications and general instructions to bidders are available in the Public Works Office at 1025 31st St. SE. or on the City of Minot webpage www.minotnd.org under City Clerk department. The bid envelope shall be plainly marked: "Bid for One (1) Auto Side Load Refuse Truck” “Project #5006” 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 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, #10 3rd Ave SW Minot ND for the opening of bids. Mikayla McWilliams City Clerk Publish: Legal Ad – Friday, February 27, 2026 Friday, March 06, 2026 Publication Date/Time: 2/27/2026 12:00 AM Publication Information: Minot Daily February 27th and March 6th Closing Date/Time: 3/18/2026 11:00 AM Submittal Information: Submit to City Clerk Related Documents: 5006 - Auto Side Load Refuse Truck

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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.

Delivery of equipment or services contained in the proposal 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

"Bid for One (1) Auto Side Load Refuse Truck "

“Project No. 5006”

Bids will be opened in the office of the City Clerk at the City Hall, 515 2nd Ave. S.W., Minot,

North Dakota at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 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

ONE (1) TANDEM AXLE AUTO SIDELOAD REFUSE TRUCK

SANITATION DEPARTMENT

MARCH 2026

GENERAL

The unit to be furnished under this specification shall be the manufacturer’s newest and

latest models complete as a dual steer truck with right arm automated trash packer. The

unit shall meet or exceed the following specifications. If any supplier is unable to meet

any of the specifications, it shall state in its bid proposal all deviations from the

specifications. Any deviation will be considered as to its cost in relation to necessity. The

City of Minot reserves the right to reject any or all bids as it deems to be in the best

interest of the City. The successful bidder shall submit a copy of the order sheet, to the

Utilities Director, for written approval prior to ordering the unit.

TRUCK SPECIFICATIONS

Engine certified to meet Final Tier 4 emissions

Cummins is preferred but will consider other

Net horsepower shall be not less than 360 HP

Torque will have a minimum of 1,200 ft-lbs

200 amp alternator or greater

Block heater shall be installed

Allison Automatic 6 speed RDS with push button shift control.

Must not have an auto neutral incorporated

with the engagement of PTO

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PTO shall be directly mounted to the transmission. The ratios will be

sufficient to operate the packer requirements. The PTO

shall be able to be engaged and disengaged from the driver's seat

of the truck. The control shall be actuated with an illuminated

toggle or push-button type switch.

□ Yes □ No

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CHASSIS

64,000 lbs minimum for Gross Vehicle Weight

Tandem drive axles with a minimum rating of 46,000 lbs

Minimum 60-gallon fuel tank capacity

Rear suspension will be TufTrac.

Driver controlled traction axle lock for both drive axles

Front axle minimum rating of 20,000 lbs with tapered leaf springs

Power steering cooler will be installed with dual sector

Frame will be a straight configuration compatible with

front and rear axle capacities

Under cab to be fully undercoated

Chassis shall have two front & rear mounted tow hooks

Brakes will be disk on all axles

Proposer shall work with chassis manufacture to ensure proper

Chassis specifications are complete

Air dryer shall be a Bendix AD-IP or approved equal

Air tank shall have a heated drain valve, DV-2 or equal

CONVENTIONAL CAB

Cab will be designed for dual control / sit-down dual drive steering

Short conventional air ride, to contain dome light,

self-canceling turn signals, 3-light cluster on cab

Heated, air conditioner with sun visors

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Gauges will show oil pressure, dual air pressure, fuel, speedometer,

odometer, water temperature, engine hours, voltmeter, tachometer.

All gauges shall be mounted in plain view of the driver

□ Yes □ No

Mirrors are Dual West Coast Type, Heated, Inside cab 4-way control

With extra convex mirrors for additional visibility

□ Yes □ No

Bostrom (or equal) air-suspension bucket seats with dual arm rest

for left and right seat

□ Yes □ No

AM/FM/Bluetooth radio

□ Yes □ No

12-volt interior power port.

□ Yes □ No

Master disconnect for batteries

□ Yes □ No

Grab handles for both sides of the cab

□ Yes □ No

Truck and packer body will be white in color

□ Yes □ No

Cruise shall be included for idling set and diagnostics

□ Yes □ No

Turning Radius shall be the shortest possible with these specification □ Yes □ No

A 9” HD monitor, color camera monitoring system with cameras

monitoring the automated arm, hopper, rear and front of the truck

□ Yes □ No

AUTOMATED LIFT SINGLE ARM

Capable of picking cans on the right side of vehicle

The arm unit shall have the ability to be operated from the

ground level outside the cab on the right side

Capable of picking ANSI approved containers ranging from

35 gallons to 300 gallons and weights up to 1000 pounds

Arm extension will reach up to 144 inches

Grip arms shall be pad or puck style

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REFUSE BODY

Shall have a minimum capacity of 27yds with a 4yd curved tailgate

□ Yes □ No

Hopper will have a minimum capacity of 6 yds

□ Yes □ No

LED Work lights for both the hopper area and picking area for arm

□ Yes □ No

Packer body shall have broom and shovel brackets

□ Yes □ No

Hydraulically controlled tailgate and latches operated from

inside the cab

□ Yes □ No

Tip to dump for unloading material is preferred

□ Yes □ No

Pre-Crusher plate shall be provided if available

□ Yes □ No

Lift arm restraint and / or buzzer to prevent arm movement when

in transit

□ Yes □ No

Joystick control inside the cab for automated arm system (for both seats) □ Yes □ No

Pack on the go capability

□ Yes □ No

Hydraulic tank shall have a capacity or more of 70 gallons with in

Tank coolant heater

□ Yes □ No

All lift arm hydraulic controls shall be electric over hydraulic

□ Yes □ No

Unit shall have the ability to work at idle

□ Yes □ No

Side mounted ladder for hopper access if an option

□ Yes □ No

Fire extinguisher, triangles, and proper reflective visible warning labels □ Yes □ No

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Commodity Codes

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