Project Information

Bid Title

One (1) New, Unused Current Model Year or Newer, Front-End Wheel Loader with Bucket & V-Plow

Issuing Agency

City of Watertown

Location

South Dakota

Published Date

Mar 1, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 12, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

2026-0002

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Project Description

Bid Number:	2026-0002
Bid Title:	One (1) New, Unused Current Model Year or Newer, Front-End Wheel Loader with Bucket & V-Plow
Category:	City of Watertown Bid Postings
Status:	Open

Description: NOTICE FOR BIDS FOR ONE (1)NEW, UNUSED, CURRENT MODEL YEAR OR NEWER, FRONT-END WHEEL LOADER WITH BUCKET & V-PLOW FOR THE CITY OF WATERTOWN,STREETDIVISION Sealed bids will be received at the City Finance Office, 20 N. Maple Street, P.O. Box 910, Watertown, South Dakota 57201, up to 10:00 a.m. on March 12 th , 2026, for the furnishing of the following item for the City of Watertown, South Dakota, Street Division: ONE (1) NEW, UNUSED, CURRENT MODEL YEAR OR NEWER, FRONT-END WHEEL LOADER WITH BUCKET & V-PLOW At the time named above, such bid will be opened publicly and will be referred to by the Street Superintendent for tabulation and review. The City Council will meet in the Council Chambers in City Hall, 20 N. Maple Street, in said City, on March 16 th , 2026, at 5:30 p.m. to pass upon the same. Plans and specifications for such bids are on file in the Finance Office of the City of Watertown, where the same may be examined, or they may be provided by the Street Division upon your request. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or a cashier's check for five percent (5%) of the amount bid, such check to be certified or issued by either a State or a National Bank and payable to the City of Watertown, or in lieu thereof, a bid bond for ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid, such bond to be issued by a surety authorized to do business in the State of South Dakota, payable to the City of Watertown, as a guaranty that such bidder will enter into a contract with said City in case such bidder be awarded the contract. CHECKS NOT CERTIFIED WILL DISQUALIFY THE BID The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, or any part of any bid, or to accept a bid other than the lowest, in case it seems advisable to said City Council so to do. No bidder may withdraw his bid within thirty (30) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. The virtue of statutory authority, preference will be given to materials, products, and supplies found or produced within the State of South Dakota. Upon completion and acceptance of all materials, equipment, and work, payment will be made in full to the vendor. The vendor shall submit an invoice by the 18 th day of any month for payment to be dispersed on the 10 th of the following month. The City of Watertown, South Dakota, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. Publication Date/Time: 2/28/2026 12:00 AM Publication Information: Watertown Public Opinion Closing Date/Time: 3/12/2026 10:00 AM Submittal Information: Sealed Bids Bid Opening Information: City Hall, 20 N Maple Business Hours: M-F 8:00 - 5:00 PM Related Documents: Front End Wheel Loader Specs - FINAL

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SPECIFICATIONS AND BID FORM FOR

ONE (1) NEW, UNUSED, CURRENT MODEL YEAR OR NEWER,

FRONT-END WHEEL LOADER WITH BUCKET & V-PLOW

Street Division

CITY OF WATERTOWN, OWNER

P.O. BOX 910

WATERTOWN, SOUTH DAKOTA 57201

Final Specifications

BID SUBMITTAL TO:

CITY OF WATERTOWN

ATTN: CITY FINANCE OFFICER

P.O. BOX 910

WATERTOWN, SOUTH DAKOTA 57201-0910

Bid Opening: March 12th, 2026

10:00 a.m.

SE Conference Room

20 N Maple

Anticipated Bid Award: March 16th, 2026

5:30 p.m.

Council Chambers

20 N Maple

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NOTICE FOR BIDS FOR ONE (1) NEW, UNUSED,

CURRENT MODEL YEAR OR NEWER, FRONT-END WHEEL LOADER WITH BUCKET & V-PLOW

FOR THE CITY OF WATERTOWN, STREET DIVISION

Sealed bids will be received at the City Finance Office, 20 N. Maple Street, P.O. Box 910, Watertown,

South Dakota 57201, up to 10:00 a.m. on March 12th, 2026, for the furnishing of the following item for

the City of Watertown, South Dakota, Street Division:

ONE (1) NEW, UNUSED, CURRENT MODEL YEAR OR NEWER, FRONT-END WHEEL LOADER

WITH BUCKET & V-PLOW

At the time named above, such bid will be opened publicly and will be referred to by the Street

Superintendent for tabulation and review. The City Council will meet in the Council Chambers in City

Hall, 20 N. Maple Street, in said City, on March 16th, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. to pass upon the same.

Plans and specifications for such bids are on file in the Finance Office of the City of Watertown,

where the same may be examined, or they may be provided by the Street Division upon your request.

Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check or a cashier's check for five percent (5%) of the

amount bid, such check to be certified or issued by either a State or a National Bank and payable to

the City of Watertown, or in lieu thereof, a bid bond for ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid,

such bond to be issued by a surety authorized to do business in the State of South Dakota, payable

to the City of Watertown, as a guaranty that such bidder will enter into a contract with said City in

case such bidder be awarded the contract.

CHECKS NOT CERTIFIED WILL DISQUALIFY THE BID

The right is reserved to reject any or all bids, or any part of any bid, or to accept a bid other than the

lowest, in case it seems advisable to said City Council so to do. No bidder may withdraw his bid

within thirty (30) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. The virtue of statutory authority,

preference will be given to materials, products, and supplies found or produced within the State of

South Dakota.

Upon completion and acceptance of all materials, equipment, and work, payment will be made in full

to the vendor. The vendor shall submit an invoice by the 18th day of any month for payment to be

dispersed on the 10th of the following month.

The City of Watertown, South Dakota, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national

origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services.

Publish: February 28th & March 7th, 2026

Published twice for the approximate cost of

Kristen Bobzien

Chief Finance Officer

$__________________

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR ONE (1) NEW, UNUSED,

CURRENT MODEL YEAR OR NEWER, FRONT-END WHEEL LOADER WITH BUCKET & V-PLOW

GENERAL PROVISIONS

INTENT

The intent of these specifications is to describe one (1) new, unused, current model year or newer,

FRONT-END WHEEL LOADER W/ BUCKET & V-PLOW meeting the following minimum specifications

considered necessary to perform the work assigned.

GENERAL

All component parts furnished shall be new, unused, and the same as the manufacturer's current

production model or newer. Equipment, accessories, component parts, and work not specifically

mentioned in these specifications, but necessary to furnish a complete unit, shall also be provided as

though they were specifically mentioned and delineated. Assemblies, subassemblies, and component

parts shall be standard and interchangeable throughout the unit specified.

COMPOSITION OF THE BID

The bid price shall include all labor, component parts, equipment, and services required to fully

complete and deliver the specified unit. The prices quoted on the bid schedule shall be firm quotes and

shall be the total price as stipulated.

BID FORMS

All bidders must use the forms provided by the City of Watertown. Bidders must submit completed bid

proposal forms in a sealed envelope or packet clearly marked on the outside: "BID FOR NEW FRONT-

END WHEEL LOADER." Additional specifications and bid proposal forms may be obtained at the

Finance Office, 20 N. Maple Street, Watertown, South Dakota, 57201, or by phoning (605) 882-6200.

BID CLARIFICATION

Bidders may contact the Street Division at (605) 882-6207 for additional clarification of these

specifications. Request for such clarification should reach the Street Division no later than five (5)

working (M-F) days before the date on which bids are due. Prior to submission of bids, any ambiguities

in the specifications shall be brought to the attention of the Street Division. If necessary, an addendum

will be issued to give effect to such clarification.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

The proposed Front-End Wheel Loader shall include all Federal Government required safety

equipment.

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BID PROPOSAL

In their proposal, bidders will be required to state the make, model, engine size, and other pertinent

data asked for in the proposal forms with reference to the equipment they propose to furnish. All bids

must be submitted on the forms furnished by the City. These forms may be obtained from the office of

the Finance Department located at 20 N. Maple Street, 605-882-6200, or the Watertown Street Division

located at 730 Arrow Avenue, 605-882-6207.

DELIVERY AND TRANSPORTATION

The bid price for the complete unit will include freight designated FOB Watertown, SD. The bidder shall

be required to pay all costs in transportation, delivery, and set up of the complete unit ready for use, to

the City of Watertown Street Division. The successful bidder shall deliver and set up the complete unit

ready for use, within 120 days from the date of the Watertown City Council taking action to award the

contract. Penalty of $100.00 per day may be assessed for each calendar day, delivery exceeds 120

days. Penalty may be assessed until the unit is accepted, and no incomplete unit will be accepted.

TAXATION

The City of Watertown is exempt from all Federal, State, or Local taxation. The City shall not be liable

for additional payment to defer the cost of any tax or other imposition that might be made by Federal,

State, or Local taxing authorities.

DISPOSITION OF BIDS

No bidder may withdraw a submitted bid for a period of thirty (30) days after the date of the opening of

the bids. The City Council of the City of Watertown, South Dakota, reserves the right to reject any or all

bids or to waive any irregularities in any bid.

INSTRUCTIONS:

The unit bid will meet or exceed the following minimum specifications. Bidder shall enter onto every

specification listed a check mark in the specification’s “YES” or “NO” column. A check mark shall be

entered on the “YES” column to indicate that the bid (1) is exactly as specified, (2) exceeds the

minimum specification, OR (3) is an equivalent of the minimum specification. If none of these

descriptions apply, the “NO” column must be checked. A detailed description of the basis for indicating

“YES” when the bid exceeds or is equivalent to the minimum specification must be provided. The city

will evaluate and determine if it is equivalent to or exceeds the specification.

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FRONT END WHEEL LOADER SPECIFICATIONS

Engine

____Yes ____No A. Four (4) or six (6) cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine. All machine bids must be within a horsepower range

of 162-170 SAE J1349/ISO 9249, Tier 4 Final.

____Yes ____No B. Loader must be new, unused, current model year or newer.

____Yes ____No C. Unit must have a cold-weather package to include a 1000-watt minimum engine block heater.

Size

____Yes ____No A. Wheelbase with a minimum of 9’-5” and a maximum of 9’-10”.

____Yes ____No B. Turning radius measured outside of tire, minimum of 17’ and a maximum of 17’-8”.

____Yes ____No C. Height to top of cab, including any fixed exterior lights, to be a maximum of 11’ 1”.

____Yes ____No D. Hinge pin height minimum 12’-8”, maximum of 12’-11”.

Operating Weight

____Yes ____No A. Factory advertised minimum operating weight of 30,000 lbs. and a maximum operating weight of 31,800

lbs. This includes a 3.25 C.Y. general-purpose bucket and L2 snow tread style 20.5/R25 radial tires.

Transmission

____Yes ____No A. Full power shift with lock-up torque converter, min. 5 forward, 3 reverse speeds capable of on-the-go

shifting or electronically controlled Hydrostatic Transmission (HST) w/ variable shift control system (4

speed ranges).

Drive Axles

____Yes ____No A. Inboard or outboard planetary gear drive to each wheel.

____Yes ____No B. Must have a locking front differential and limited slip or locking rear differential.

____Yes ____No C. Front & rear axle coolers are allowed.

Brakes

____Yes ____No A. Full hydraulic actuated, completely enclosed, sealed, and adjustment-free, separate circuits for front and

rear axles. Must meet or exceed OSHA Regulations.

____Yes ____No B. Parking brake must be equipped with a warning light or buzzer and be of sufficient design to hold the weight

of the machine, while loaded on a slope.

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 333120Construction Machinery Manufacturing

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