Project Information

Bid Title

Sewer Maintenance Truck 3/4 Ton

Issuing Agency

City of Bangor

Location

Maine

Published Date

Jan 16, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 18, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

P26-33

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Project Description

Bid Number:	P26-33
Bid Title:	Sewer Maintenance Truck 3/4 Ton
Category:	Vehicles
Status:	Open

Description: The City of Bangor (City) requests proposals to furnish and deliver one (1) full size; three-quarter (3/4) ton; four-wheel drive (4wd); extended cab with eight-foot (8ft) bed and liftgate, and nine and a half (9 1/2 ft) Fisher V- plow. FOB Destination to the City of Bangor Fleet Maintenance Division, 481 Maine Avenue. Publication Date/Time: 1/16/2026 12:00 AM Publication Information: Public Closing Date/Time: 2/18/2026 2:00 PM Submittal Information: Email bids@bangormaine.gov; Mailing 73 Harlow St., Bangor, ME 04401 Bid Opening Information: Public Addendum Date/Time: 2/6/2026 Related Documents: P26-33 Sewer Maintenance Truck Three-Quarter Ton

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Request for Proposals

Sewer Maintenance Truck 3/4 Ton

Proposal No. 26-33

Issue Date:

January 16, 2026

Purchasing Department

73 Harlow Street

Bangor, ME 04401

207-992-4282

I. Introduction

The City of Bangor (City) requests proposals to furnish and deliver one (1) full size;

three-quarter (3/4) ton; four-wheel drive (4wd); extended cab with eight-foot

(8ft) bed and liftgate, and nine and a half (9 1/2 ft) Fisher V- plow. FOB Destination to

the City of Bangor Fleet Maintenance Division, 481 Maine Avenue. The vehicle shall be

a new, current-year truck furnished and delivered in accordance with the attached

specifications. The City will consider alternate proposals for the purchase of an unsold

previous-year models if they meet or exceed the requested specifications. The City

reserves the right to award a contract to multiple Proposers.

II. General Information

Available at the following web address: www.bangormaine.gov/proposals on the City’s

website. By submitting a response to this solicitation, the Proposer accepts the

responsibility for downloading, reading, and bidding by the terms and conditions set forth

in the City’s “General Information for Vendors”.

In your proposal, please specify whether you currently have or are in the process of

developing a domestic violence policy. If you do not have such a policy, let us know if you

would like to receive a copy of the City of Bangor's policy as a reference.

III. Submission

For consideration, submit the proposal Bid Form (page 6) and Vendor Specifications Form

(pages 4 and 5) in an envelope marked "Proposal No. P26-33: Sewer Maintenance

Truck 3/4 Ton" by 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Submission of documents can be completed by:

A. Emailing to bids@bangormaine.gov ; or

B. Hand Deliver to Customer Service, 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME; or

C. US Post Office addressed to City of Bangor-Purchasing Department, 73 Harlow

Street, Bangor, ME 04401; or

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D. All Other Delivery Services addressed to City of Bangor-Purchasing Department,

73 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME 04401.

All submissions should reference “Proposal No. P26-33: Sewer Maintenance Truck ¾

Ton”. Proposals will be publicly opened at the time stated above in the Paul Bunyan

Room (first floor near the side elevator) at 73 Harlow St, Bangor, Maine

A tabulation of all received proposals will be posted on the City's website as soon as

possible after the opening date. Visit www.bangormaine.gov/bidtabs for results.

IV. Questions

Any questions must be directed in writing to bids@bangormaine.gov no later than 4:30

P.M., Friday, January 30, 2026.

The City will provide a response by 4:30 P.M. on Friday, February 6, 2026. This response

will be in the form of an addendum, accessible on the City's website. Notifications will be

sent to the Registered Vendor List when new addenda are released. To receive these

updates, the City strongly encourages all potential bidders to register as vendors at

www.bangormaine.gov/vendorregistration.

V. Late Proposals

It is the responsibility of the Proposer(s) to see that their proposals have sufficient time to

be received by the Purchasing Department before the submittal deadline. Any proposal,

portion of a proposal, or requested proposal revision received at the City Purchasing

Department after the time and date specified, will be returned to the Proposer unopened.

VI. Withdrawal of Proposals

No Proposer may withdraw their proposal for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of

opening. All proposals shall be subject to acceptance by the City during this period.

To withdraw a proposal prior to the opening, the Proposer shall request the withdrawal in

writing. All costs associated with the withdrawal (i.e. mailing fees) will be borne by the

Proposer.

VII. Rejection

The City reserves the right to reject any proposals, waive any informalities or defects in

proposals, or accept a higher cost proposal if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the

City. The City also reserves the right to request clarification, of any details, from the

successful Proposer.

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VIII. Information for Proposers

A. All Federal and State taxes must be excluded from the proposal price. Upon request,

a tax exemption certificate for the City of Bangor shall be furnished to the successful

Proposer.

B. The Bid Form, included with this request must be completed and returned for a

proposal to be considered.

C. The vehicle must be thoroughly inspected, serviced, and ready for use upon delivery.

All work performed must meet established industry standards of quality to be

acceptable. Any unacceptable work must be corrected before payment is issued.

D. Any exception to the provisions in Section X. Specifications must itemized on a

separate page titled “Exceptions,” referenced by section, subsection, and number,

along with a detailed explanation of the exceptions.

E. Pages four (4) and five (5) of this request must be completed and returned

within the proposal to be considered.

IX. Award

The award will be based on one or more of the following:

A. Quality and performance of the vehicle offered.

B. Availability of equipment and parts.

C. Prior history and experience with the Proposer and/or prior history and experience

with the vehicle offered. If there is no history or experience, references may be

requested of the successful Proposer.

D. Cost.

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X. Specifications

The specifications listed below represent the City’s basic requirements for the equipment

requested. The specifications should be viewed as a guideline for the City’s needs and

not an absolute minimum or maximum requirement. Alternate specifications will be

considered but may not be accepted. The City will purchase the equipment that will best

meet the requirements of the Sewer Maintenance Department.

Vehicle:

ONE (1) FULL SIZE; 3/4 TON; 4WD; EXTENDED CAB WITH 8FT BED AND

LIFTGATE SUCH AS GMC 2500, FORD F-250 OR APPROVED EQUAL

A. General:

1. Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR): minimum ninety-five hundred pounds (9,500

lbs.).

2. Engine minimum: fuel-injected V8, 6.0L or equivalent (gas, no diesel).

3. Extended cab

4. Eight-foot (8FT) bed

5. Magnum Headache Rack with amber/green strobe mounted to top.

6. Transmission minimum of 6-speed automatic.

7. Heavy-duty suspension with trailering package.

8. Electronic traction control.

9. Plow package.

10. Nine and a half (9 1/2 ft) Fisher V- plow

11. Six inch (6-in.) black assist step.

12. Rubber floor covering.

13. Forty twenty forty (40-20-40) vinyl front seat with a flip-down center.

14. Sixty-forty (60/40) fold-up rear bench seat.

15. Seventeen-inch (17-inch) BSW w/ steel wheels all season tires.

16. Single rear tires (no dually rear tire configuration).

17. Full-size spare wheel and tire.

18. Air conditioning and heat.

19. AM/FM radio with Bluetooth capability.

20. Power windows and locks.

21. Work truck equipment group

22. Four (4) molded mud flaps.

23. Electronic brake controller.

24. Factory upfit switches.

25. Heated side mirrors and rear defrost.

26. Spray in bedliner (Line X or approved equal).

27. Undercoated

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B. Color:

1. White or dark blue exterior.

2. Dark or light color interior.

C. Warranty:

Full factory warranty as nationally advertised.

D. Bumper:

1. A Reece trailer hitch (or approved equal), ball mount receiver and seven (7)

wire flat pin RV style connector.

2. Rated maximum allowed tow capacity

E. Electrical:

1. One hundred thirty (130) amp alternator

2. Heavy duty, maintenance free battery

F. Liftgate:

1. Thirteen Hundred-pound (1300lb.) capacity aluminum platform with a tapered

edge, such as a Tommy Gate G2 series or equivalent.

G. Plow:

1. Nine-foot, six-inch (9ft. 6in.) Fisher Xtreme V Plow.

2. Minute mount design with LED lights.

Does the Proposer comply with the vehicle specifications? If no, please attach

a complete list of all exceptions with your proposed specifications, if applicable.

_____ Yes _____ No ________ Initials

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Commodity Codes

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

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