BID NOTICE: CEMETERY LOADER
| Bidders ID: | NBD12276526129743386 |
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| Due Date: | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Level of Government: | State & Local |
| State: | North Dakota |
| Agency: | City of Minot |
| Category: |
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| Source: | Members Only |
| Bid Title: |
BID NOTICE: CEMETERY LOADER
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| Category: | City Clerk |
| Status: | Open |
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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.
Bidders not using the form provided we be considered non-compliant and bid will be rejected.
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
decision.
Delivery of materials, supplies or services contained in the bid shall be made to the Minot Public Works
Building (1025 31st St. SE), and the price shall be FOB, Minot, North Dakota. The delivery date shall be 180
days after award and be specified on the bid.
All envelopes must be sealed and marked plainly
"Bid for One (1) INDUSTRIAL MFWD BACKHOE LOADER"
“Project #5042”
Bids will be opened in City Council Chambers at the Minot City Hall, 10 3rd Ave. S.W., Minot, North Dakota
at 11:00 a.m. on 27 July, 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
MFWD BACKHOE LOADER
JULY 2026
GENERAL:
The unit described under these specifications shall be the manufacturer's latest MFWD Backhoe
loader and meet the following minimum specifications.
DETAILED SPECIFICATIONS:
The bidder shall mark the appropriate box (yes or no). If the unit does not meet the specification the
bidder shall clearly state the item that does not meet the specification on a separate sheet of paper and
which shall be included in the bid proposal documentation submission. Failure to provide this data will
render the bid proposal insufficient resulting in a bid rejection. All deviations will be considered in
relation to value and price. Deviations or exceptions are intended for equipment or options that may
differ from the specification. If the manufacturer offers a specified product, it is expected to be offered
in the bid.
Diesel Engine:
Turbo-charged
Soft plug heater
70 HP minimum
Dual element dry type air cleaner wl aspirator pre-cleaner
(-35 degrees) F anti-freeze mixture
Water separator fuel filter
□ Yes □ No
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Drive Train:
Minimum of Three (3) forward and three (3) reverse speeds.
Torque Converter Automatic.
Rear Differential Lock engageable under full Engine RPM
Front Limited Slip Differential
Inboard Planetary Gear Drive to Each Wheel
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Brakes:
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 light and or
Buzzer.
□ Yes □ No
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Steering:
Full Power 4 Wheel Steering w/Emergency Dead Engine Steering capability
□ Yes □No
Cab:
Seat upholstered, bucket type, air ride suspension, seat belt
Cab shall be ROPS/FOPS certified
Rear view mirror and two outside mirrors.
Instrument panel gauges -Odometer/speedometer, tachometer,
engine water temp., hydrostatic oil temp., engine oil pressure,
hydraulic and air filter restriction, voltmeter, fuel gauge, hour meter,
indicator in cab
all gauges shall be fully illuminated.
Tinted windshield, sun visor, windshield wipers w/washer system
(electric).
Enclosed Cab pressurized, soundproofed, Am/Fm radio
Warning system (audible and visual) for low engine oil and
high engine water temp.
Air Conditioning, Heater and Defrost
Ride Control
Front and Rear Windshield Wipers
Opening and Latched Side windows
Fire Extinguisher
Rear Backup Camara
Maximum Cab Height 9’6”
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Lighting:
Four Front and Four Rear LED Works Lights, Two Stops Lights, Turn
Signals, Taillights and Dome Lights.
Top Beacon 360 LED Strobe Light
Hydraulic System:
Low level warning system
Third Hydraulic System for Operation of Auxiliary Attachment with
Quick Couplers Matching Current Breaker
Complete fully filtered hydraulic system of sufficient capacity and
strength to operate all hydraulic components
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Backhoe:
Extendable dipper stick.
Minimum extended digging depth of 11 feet.
Buckets shall be heavy duty, one 36-inch
And one 18-inch width with replaceable teeth.
Adequate counterweight to offset backhoe operations.
Operator controls shall be two lever pilot joysticks
controls and pattern selection feature to change
Power Slide with Strait down compact down riggers
The unit shall be supplied with a quick coupler for
the backhoe bucket and existing impactor.
(Attachment International or approved equal).
Loader:
□ Yes □ No
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Minimum Operating Weight of 13,000 Pounds Excluding Tire Ballast and all
Required Specifications Listed.
□ Yes □ No
Self-Leveling, With Heavy-Duty Bucket with the Minimum width
of the Overall Loader Width, Bolt on Cutting Edge Mounted to Bucket
□ Yes □ No
Tires:
Front 340/65R18 Michelin XP27 Radial (Or approved equivalent)
Readily Available
Rear 340/65R18 Michelin XP27 Radial (or approved Equivalent)
Readily Available
Front Fenders
Electrical:
Alternator w/regulator 90 amp, 12-volt heavy-duty batteries
1400 CCA Minimum
Electric engine starter
Backup alarm
□ Yes □ No
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Paint:
Manufacturers Standard Yellow
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Service & Warranty:
The vendor shall clearly indicate all warranties that are furnished.
Because operation of this unit is essential, Service and parts must
be located within 30 miles of City of Minot, ND. Bidder shall provide
the location where service and complete parts inventory is located.
A loaner loader will be provided at no cost within 12 hours of
request in the event of a warranty issue.
5-year 4000-hour full machine warranty will be provided with no
Deductible
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Manuals:
The unit shall be furnished with an operators, service, parts and maintenance
manuals to include hydraulic and electrical schematics and problem-solving
guide (can be in book or CD form) and troubleshooting manuals.
City of Minot will receive all tech service bulletins and updates. In addition,
any software or cables required to connect unit to a computer for
diagnostic or troubleshooting shall be provided with a USB connection
to the computer user end.
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Delivery:
Delivery must be guaranteed in 180 days after award. Failure to deliver
shall result in low bidder providing a unit at no cost to the City until delivery
of bid unit is provided.
□ Yes □ No
*** Please provide a list of vendors recommended options that the vendor feels make the
machine operate more optimally. Provide a short narrative of each option to explain the
benefit along with the associated cost.
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