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Bid Title

Notice for Bids: One New Landfill Dozer for the City of Watertown Sanitation Department

Issuing Agency

City of Watertown

Location

South Dakota

Published Date

Jun 19, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 30, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

2026-0011

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Project Description

Bid Number:	2026-0011
Bid Title:	Notice for Bids: One New Landfill Dozer for the City of Watertown Sanitation Department
Category:	City of Watertown Bid Postings
Status:	Open
Bid Recipient:	City Finance Office

Description: NOTICE FOR BIDS FOR ONENEWLANDFILLDOZER FOR THE CITY OF WATERTOWNSANITATIONDEPARTMENT Sealed bids will be received at the City Finance Office, 20 N Maple, P.O. Box 910, Watertown, South Dakota 57201 up to 3:00 PM on 06 / 30 / 2026, for the furnishing of the following item for the City of Watertown, South Dakota, Sanitation Department: One New Landfill Dozer At the time named above, such bid will be opened publicly and will be referred to the Superintendent of Wastewater and Solid Waste for tabulation and review. The City Council will meet in the Council Chambers in City Hall, 20 N Maple, in said City to pass upon the same at a later date. 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 Sanitation Department 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. By 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 in full will be processed to the contractor. The contractor must submit an invoice by the 20 th day of the month for payment to be made on the 10 th of the following month.    No payment shall be made at any other time. 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: 6/19/2026 12:00 AM Publication Information: Watertown Public Opinion Closing Date/Time: 6/30/2026 3:00 PM Submittal Information: Sealed Bids Bid Opening Information: City Hall, 20 N Maple Contact Person: Marci Lewno, Senior Project Manager Business Hours: M-F 8:00 - 5:00 PM Related Documents: Landfill Dozer Specs

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CITY OF WATERTOWN

SOUTH DAKOTA

SPECIFICATIONS AND BID FORM

FOR

Landfill Dozer

Sanitation Department

CITY OF WATERTOWN, OWNER

P.O. BOX 910

WATERTOWN SOUTH DAKOTA 57201

SPECIFICATION

SUBMIT BID TO:

CITY OF WATERTOWN

ATTN: CITY FINANCE OFFICER

P.O. BOX 910

WATERTOWN, SOUTH DAKOTA 57201-0910

Bid Opening: 3:00 PM

Date: June 30th, 2026

City Hall

Main Conference Room

Watertown, SD

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NOTICE FOR BIDS

FOR ONE NEW LANDFILL DOZER

FOR THE CITY OF WATERTOWN SANITATION DEPARTMENT

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

Watertown, South Dakota 57201 up to 3:00 PM on 06 / 30 / 2026, for the furnishing of

the following item for the City of Watertown, South Dakota, Sanitation Department:

One New Landfill Dozer

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

Superintendent of Wastewater and Solid Waste for tabulation and review. The City

Council will meet in the Council Chambers in City Hall, 20 N Maple, in said City

to pass upon the same at a later date.

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 Sanitation

Department 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.

By 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 in full

will be processed to the contractor. The contractor must submit an invoice by the 20th

day of the month for payment to be made on the 10th of the following month. No

payment shall be made at any other time.

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:

Published twice for the approximate cost of ________.

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Finance Officer

Kristen Bobzien

SPECIFICATIONS FOR LANDFILL DOZER

GENERAL PROVISIONS

INTENT

The intent of these specifications is to describe one (1) current production model

new and unused Landfill Dozer meeting the following minimum specifications.

GENERAL

All component parts furnished shall be new, unused and the same as the

manufacturer's current production model. 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 to the City of Watertown.

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 LANDFILL DOZER." Additional specifications

and bid proposal forms may be obtained at the Finance Department Office,

20 N Maple, Watertown, South Dakota 57201 or by phoning

(605) 882-6203 or the Watertown Regional Landfill at (605) 882-6219.

BID CLARIFICATION

Bidders may contact the Sanitation Department at (605) 882-6219 for additional

clarification of these specifications. Written requests for such clarification should

reach the Sanitation Department 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 Sanitation Department.

If necessary, an addendum will be issued to give effect to such clarification.

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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 or the Watertown Regional Landfill, 605-882-6219.

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 transporting,

delivery and setup of the complete unit ready for use to the City of Watertown

Regional Landfill Site.

TAXATION

The City of Watertown shall be 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 informalities in

any bid.

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VENDOR SPECIFICATION COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST FOR

ONE (1) NEW CURRENT MODEL LANDFILL DOZER

Note:

Bidders shall complete every space with a check mark in the specifications “YES”

column to indicate if the bid is exactly as specified. If not, the “NO” column must

be checked and a detailed description provided. The City will evaluate and

determine if the exception meets or exceeds the specification.

BASIC SPECIFICATIONS

Comply

1. This machine shall be a currently advertised standard production YES NO

Dozer with 4 Function Power-Angle-Tilt (PAT) Blade and rippers.

2. Basic operating weight of standard dozer with

accessories shall be a minimum of 51,000 lb.

YES NO

3. The overall height of the standard landfill dozer with

accessories shall be a maximum of 11’ 5”.

YES NO

4. The overall width of the standard landfill dozer with

accessories shall be a maximum of 14’.

YES NO

5. The proposed Landfill Dozer shall include all Federal government

required safety equipment.

YES NO

ENGINE

6. The engine shall be of diesel type, four cycle, liquid cooled, direct

injection, 6-cylinder, 9.0L turbocharged delivering 225 min. horsepower.

YES NO

7. The engine shall meet Tier IV emission specifications for

the U.S. EPA.

YES NO

8. Machine shall have a cold weather starting aid.

YES NO

9. Machine shall have a spin on oil filter and fuel filter with

water separator.

YES NO

10. Machine shall be equipped with 24-volt electrical starting and

operating system with 2 heavy duty 12-volt batteries or 1 heavy

duty 24-volt battery.

YES NO

11. Engine air cleaner shall have a service indicator.

YES NO

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Commodity Codes

• NAICS 236220Commercial and Institutional Building Construction

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