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CALL FOR BIDS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Bozeman, Montana, is accepting sealed bids
for:
Bid Specifications for one (1)New 2012 Loader Backhoe
Separate sealed bids for (1) New 2012 Loader Backhoe will be received by the City Clerk, City
Hall, 121 N. Rouse Avenue, P.O. Box 1230, Bozeman, Montana 59771-1230 will be received
until 2:30 p.m.,local time,Tuesday,March 6, 2012 and then publicly opened and read aloud.
Please write the name of the proiect: (1) New 2012 Loader Backhoe
on the front of the sealed bid.
The physical address is:
City Clerk's Office, Suite 102, City Hall, 121 N. Rouse Avenue, Bozeman, Montana.
The mailing address is:
City Clerk's Office, Suite 102, City Hall, P.O. Box 1230, Bozeman, Montana, 59771.
Bids must be received before 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2012. Original copies must be
submitted—no faxed of electronic bids will be accepted. Bids will be opened and read following
the close of bids.
The loader backhoe described herein shall be new 2012 production and shall be first class
running condition. All parts and accessories which are required to compose a complete unit shall
be furnished whether herein stipulated or not. Unless otherwise noted in these specifications, all
equipment cataloged as standard shall be furnished and included in the purchase price of the unit.
Further requirements for this bid may be obtained at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 121
North Rouse, Suite 102, Bozeman, Montana 59771, telephone number(406) 582-2320, by e-
mail at agenda @bozeman.net, or downloaded at www.bozeman.net under the business tab,
RFP/BID drop down.
Any submitting entity under this invitation to bid must sign and return the required affirmation
stating that they will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital
status, national origin, or because of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or
disability in the exercise of contract should it be awarded to that entity. Each entity submitting
under this notice shall also recognize in writing the eventual contract will contain a provision
prohibiting discrimination as described above and this prohibition on discrimination shall apply
to the hiring and treatment of the Contractor's employees and to all subcontracts.
Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or Bid Bond
payable to the City of Bozeman, Montana, in an amount not less than Ten percent (10%) of the
total amount of the bid. Successful bidders shall furnish an approved Performance Bond and a
labor and materials Payment Bond, each in the amount of One Hundred percent (100%) of the
contract amount. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful bidder(s) and a
Certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided.
No bid may be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of bids, which is 2:30
p.m. local time,March 6,2012.
The right is reserved to reject any or all proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone
the award of the contract for a period of not to exceed Sixty (60) days, and to accept the bid
which is in the best interests of the Owner.
The City of Bozeman is required to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
Dated at Bozeman, Montana, this 10th day of February, 2012
Stacy Ulmen, CMC
City Clerk, City of Bozeman
Published Bozeman, Montana
February 19, 2012
February 26, 2012
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS FOR(1) NEW 2012 LOADER BACKHOE
BID DOCUMENTS: The bid documents for the City of Bozeman for one (1)New 2012 Loader
Backhoe include the Invitation to Bid,this Instruction to Bidders,the Bid Specifications,the Bid Form,
and the Purchase Agreement.
BIDS: All bids must be legibly written in ink.No alterations by erasures or interlineations will be
permitted in bids or in the printed forms. Each bid shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to:
Bozeman City Clerk,PO Box 1231 Bozeman,Montana 59715,or physically delivered to the address on
the Invitation to Bid and endorsed on the outside of the envelope with the words: (1)New 2012 Loader
Backhoe
Bids shall be strictly in accordance with the prescribed Bid Form. Any modifications thereof or
deviations there from may be considered as sufficient cause for rejection. Bids carrying riders or
qualifications to the bid being submitted may be rejected as irregular.
Each Bidder must return a signed Bid Form incorporating as Exhibit 2 a copy of the Bid
Specifications indicating on each line item of equipment or required service whether the Bidder can
provide the equip ment/service shown in that category or whether the Bidder can provide similar
equipment or required service meeting the listed equipment or required service and indicating the
details of the alternative equipment or required service. The City reserves the right to reject any
alternative equipment or required service.
Each bid shall indicate the total bid price.
The price quoted in a bid shall include all items of labor, materials,tools, equipment and other
costs necessary to fully complete the manufacture and delivery of the(1)New 2012 Loader Backhoe
pursuant to the Bid Specifications.It is the intention of the Bid Specifications to provide for and
require a complete (1)New 2012 Loader Backhoe of the type prescribed in the Bid Specifications
and ready for operation by the City.
Any items omitted from the Bid Specifications which are clearly necessary for the completion and
operation of such equipment and its appurtenances shall be considered a portion of such equipment
although not directly specified or called for in the Bid Specifications.
All parts shall be new.In all cases,materials must be furnished as specified.
Acceptance of delivery of the (1)New 2012 Loader Backhoe shall not release the successful
contractor from liability for faulty design,workmanship or materials appearing even after final
payment has been made.
The City reserves the right and shall be at liberty to inspect all materials and workmanship at any
time during the manufacturing process and shall have the right to reject all materials and
workmanship which do not conform to the specifications. However, the City is under no duty to
make inspection, and if no inspection is made, the chosen contractor shall not be relieved of any
obligation to furnish materials and workmanship strictly in accordance with specifications.
BID SECURITY: To be considered, the bid must be accompanied by a bid security unconditionally
payable to the City of Bozeman for ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid and attached as
Exhibit 1 on the Bid Form. Each Bidder shall expressly covenant in the bid that if the Bidder is awarded
the bid, the Bidder will, within thirty (30) days after the bid is awarded, enter into a Purchase Agreement
with the City of Bozeman in substantially the same form as shown on the Purchase Agreement. Bid
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security must be provided in a form specified in §18-1-203, MCA, which includes, but is not limited to,
certified check, cashier's check, bank draft, bid bond, guaranty bond, or surety bond. Bid security
through a bid, guaranty or surety bond must be issued by a surety company authorized to do business in
the State of Montana. The bid security protects and indemnifies the City against the failure or refusal of
the successful Bidder to timely enter into the Purchase Agreement.
SIGNATURE OF BIDDERS: Each bid must be signed in ink by the Bidder with the Bidder's full name
and business address or place of residence. If the Bidder is a firm or partnership,the name and residence
of each member must be inserted. If the bid is submitted by or in behalf of a corporation, it must be
signed in the name of the corporation by a corporate official authorized to bind the corporation and who
shall also affix the corporate seal of the corporation to the bid. Any bid by a corporation signed by a
person other than a corporate officer must be accompanied by a power of attorney showing that person's
authority to sign for the corporation.
ONLY ONE PROPOSAL: No Bidder may submit more than one bid. Two bids under different names
will not be received from one firm,partnership, association,or corporation.
RESPONSIBILITY OF AGENT: Any person signing a bid as the agent of another, or of others, may
be required to submit satisfactory evidence of authority to so sign.
TITLE: The position title of any person executing the bid or Agreement shall be clearly indicated
beneath the signature.
RESPONSIBLE BIDDER: Bidder is not deemed a responsible bidder if Bidder is delinquent in
payment of property taxes or special improvement district assessments within the City of Bozeman for at
least six(6)months.
Any Bidder required by the Bozeman Municipal Code to have a general business license in the City of
Bozeman must obtain such license before a bid can be awarded to a bidder.
EXAMINATION OF SPECIFICATIONS: Before submitting a bid, each Bidder should examine the
Bid Specifications, these Instructions to Bidders, the Bid Form, and the Purchase Agreement thoroughly
and become familiar with federal, state, and local laws, ordinances,rules, and regulations that may,in any
manner,affect the cost or delivery of the goods.
INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: If any person contemplating submission of a
bid for the proposed Purchase Agreement is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part of the
specifications, that person may submit a written request to the City for an interpretation thereof. The
person submitting the request will be responsible for its prompt delivery. Any interpretation of the
proposed purchase agreement will be made only by an addendum duly issued and a copy of any such
addendum will be mailed or delivered to each person receiving the specifications.
TIME OF COMPLETION: The time of delivery of the goods to be purchased is a basic consideration
of the contract. It is necessary that each Bidder satisfy the City of the Bidder's ability to deliver the goods
being purchased within the stipulated time.
ADDENDA: If applicable, any addenda issued during the time of bidding, or forming a part of the
specifications provided to Bidder for the preparation of Bidder's proposal, shall be covered in the bid and
shall be made a part of the Purchase Agreement. Receipt of each addendum shall be acknowledged in the
bid. Any bid in which all issued addenda are not acknowledged will be considered incomplete and will
not be read.
WITHDRAWAL OF BID: No Bidder may withdraw any bid for a period as specified in the Invitation
to Bid after the date and hour set for the opening declared herein. Prior to that time, Bidder may
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withdraw a bid by written request. The request to withdraw a bid must be signed in the same manner and
by the same person or persons who signed the bid.
ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION OF BIDS: The City reserves the right to accept or reject the bids
in the best interest of the City. The City reserves the right to waive informalities and irregularities in any
bid submitted, to reject non-conforming, non-responsive or conditional bids, to correct arithmetic errors
without changing unit price, and postpone awarding of the Purchase Agreement for a period not
exceeding sixty(60)days.
AWARD OF BID: If the bid is to be awarded, City will award the bid to the responsible Bidder whose
bid is responsive and conforms to all material terms and conditions of the bidding documents and
proposed Purchase Agreement, is lowest in price, is in the best interest of the project, and other factors
considered. The award will be based on the lowest responsive cumulative base bid plus any added
alternate schedules the City determines to include with the project. If the bid is awarded, the award will
be made within the period specified in the Purchase Agreement. The successful Bidder will be notified
by letter mailed to the address shown on the bid that the bid has been accepted and that Bidder has been
awarded the bid.
CANCELLATION OF AWARD: The City reserves the right to cancel the award of any bid at any time
before the complete execution of the Purchase Agreement by all parties without any liability against the
City.
EXECUTION AND APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT: The Purchase Agreement shall be signed by
the successful Bidder and returned within the time shown on the bid. If the Purchase Agreement is not
executed by the City within fifteen (15) days following receipt from Bidder of the signed Agreement,
Bidder has the right to withdraw the bid without penalty. The Purchase Agreement is not effective until it
has been fully executed by all of the parties thereto.
FAILURE TO EXECUTE AGREEMENT: Failure to execute the Purchase Agreement shall be just
cause for annulment of the award. In the event of such annulment,the bid guarantee shall be forfeited to
the City, not as a penalty, but as liquidation of damages sustained. Award may then be made to the next
lowest responsible and qualified Bidder,or the project may be re-advertised as the City may decide.
PAYMENT: Payment for all goods purchased under the Purchase Agreement will be made by the City
within the time period specified in and in accordance with the procedures outlined therein.
NON-DISCRIMINATION: In accordance with law, each entity submitting a bid shall affirm on the
form provided by the City that the Bidder shall not discriminate in the performance of the work called for
in the Bid Specifications on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national
origin, or because of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or disability,with regard
to, but not limited to, the following: employment upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or
recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for
training,or rendition of services.
It is further understood that any vendor who is in violation of this clause shall be barred forthwith from
receiving awards of any purchase from the City of Bozeman unless a satisfactory showing is made that
discriminatory practices have ceased, and the recurrence of such acts is unlikely.
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City of Bozeman, Montana
Water/Sewer Department
Bid Specifications and Bid Form
*Note: your bids must be submitted on this form.*
Bid Specifications for one (1) New 2012 Loader Backhoe
The loader backhoe described herein shall be new 2012 production and shall be first
class running condition. All parts and accessories which are required to compose a complete
unit shall be furnished whether herein stipulated or not. Unless otherwise noted in these
specifications, all equipment cataloged as standard shall be furnished and included in the
purchase price of the unit.
All specification requirements must be met by using the medium duty such as the
Caterpillar 420E, Deere 310SJ and Case 580SuperN using the required bucket sizes, tire sizes,
standard manufacturer's equipment and standard manufacturers optional equipment. Any
changes from Standard features must be shown on the manufacturer's specification sheet that
must be included in the bid. No alterations to quoted machine are allowed in order to meet any
specifications. The City of Bozeman reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids for any
reason determined to be in the best interest to the City of Bozeman and its staff. Literature on
machine and attachments must be included with the bid. Backhoe brand bid must be one that
the City of Bozeman has owned or had the opportunity to operate during a demonstration. We
will not consider bids of brands we have never owned or operated.
Section 1 Engine
Four (4) Cylinder, turbocharged, diesel engine and shall be designed and built by the
manufacturer
Yes No Exceptions
Engine shall be certified to current EPA emissions.
Yes No Exceptions
Engine displacement will be no less than four point zero (4.0) liters (two hundred forty four (244)
cubic inch)
Yes No Exceptions
Engine rated net peak power will be no less than ninety (90) horsepower
Yes No Exceptions
Daily check points will be accessible from ground level
Yes No Exceptions
Under-hood engine air cleaner will be dry type, dual element, restriction sensor and in-cab
restriction warning light
Yes No Exceptions
The backhoe will have a coolant block heater and ether start
Yes No Exceptions
The backhoe will have a tilt hood for easy engine access
Yes No Exceptions
The backhoe will have an under hood muffler with curved-end exhaust stack
Yes No Exceptions
Engine shall have a factory installed fuel filter with water separator
Yes No Exceptions
Section 2 Cooling
Engine coolant will be rated to -34 degrees (-37C)
Yes No Exceptions
Engine coolant will be extended life type.
Yes No Exceptions
The backhoe will be equipped with a factory installed, oil-to-water engine oil cooler
Yes No Exceptions
The AC condenser will be swing-out for fast radiator clean-out
Yes No Exceptions
The back hoe will have factory installed remote mounted transmission and hydraulic coolers for
better air exchange and fewer stacked cores.
Yes No Exceptions
The hydraulic and transmission circuits will have factory installed heat exchangers and
increased productivity.
Yes No Exceptions
Section 3 Power Train
The transmission will be powershift with torque converter; clutch-free; fully synchronized four
forward, three reverse speeds
Yes No Exceptions
The axle will be mechanical-front-wheel-drive with traction control limited-slip differential with
electric on/off control
Yes No Exceptions
The clutch engaged Mechanical-Front-Wheel-drive will be engaged on the fly during operation
Yes No Exceptions
The rear axle will be one hundred percent (100%) hydraulically locking
Yes No Exceptions
The single electric Forward-Neutral-reverse lever will have gear selection fully integrated in the
lever
Yes No Exceptions
Transmission oil cooler will be provided as standard equipment
Yes No Exceptions
The backhoe will have hydrostatic power steering with emergency manual mode
Yes No Exceptions
The machine will have throttle control that will allow the operator to road the machine. Upon
engagement of the brake pedal, the engine RPMs return to idle
Yes No Exceptions
The final drives will be heavy-duty outboard planetary distributing loads over a minimum of three
(3) gears sealed in oil bath.
Yes No Exceptions
The front axle will have remote grease bank for front axle for easy access
Yes No Exceptions
The rear axle bearings shall be self-lubricating and shall not need to be greased
Yes No Exceptions
The service brakes shall be inboard, wet-multiple disk, self-adjusting and self equalizing and
hydraulically actuated.
Yes No Exceptions
The parking brake shall be, factory installed, independent of service brakes,
Yes No Exceptions
Section 4 Hydraulic System
The rear backhoe hydraulics unit shall have sixth (6th) function hydraulics: includes fifth (51h)
function for cylinder actuated attachments less plumbing, sixth (6th) function included one way
hydraulics with plumbing to the dipper and a valve with selectable flow control for a hammer or a
compactor. Selectable control valve shall control flow at nine (9), thirteen (13), sixteen (16),
eighteen (18), twenty two (22), or twenty five (25) GPM and be adjustable one thousand to three
thousand (1000-3000) PSI. Shall be capable of interfacing and operating the Kent KHP 75
vibratory plate compactor.
Yes No Exceptions
An automatic bucket return-to-dig control will be standard
Yes No Exceptions
Hydraulic pump shall be capable of operating compactor at full flow without compromising
speed of other backhoe controls.
Yes No Exceptions
Section 5 Electrical
The backhoe shall have a twelve (12) volt system.
Yes No Exceptions
Factory installed dual batteries shall be included, (BCI Group 31 or equivalent.)
Yes No Exceptions
AGC glass style fuses shall not be allowed.
Yes No Exceptions
Unit will include minimum of front two (2)-speed wiper and rear one (1)-speed wiper and
washers, factory installed.
Yes No Exceptions
Unit will include factory installed AM/FM/Weather Band radio.
Yes No Exceptions
An Ecco 6650A rotating beacon will be included on top of cab.
Yes No Exceptions
Unit will be equipped with ten (10) halogen driving/working lights, four (4) front driving/working;
four (4) rear; two (2) side docking lights. The lights will be adjustable,
Yes No Exceptions
Unit shall be equipped with factory installed front and rear turn signal/flashing and rear stop and
tail lights and two rear reflectors.
Yes No Exceptions
Section 6 Operator Station
Unit shall be equipped with factory installed enclosed ROPS/FOPS cab.
Yes No Exceptions
Unit will not exceed an exterior noise level of eighty five (85) decibels.
Yes No Exceptions
Unit will not exceed an interior noise level of eighty (80) decibels.
Yes No Exceptions
Factory installed retractable seat belt shall be provided.
Yes No Exceptions
Coat hook, operator manual storage compartment, interior rearview mirror and two (2) twelve
(12) volt power points shall be provided.
Yes No Exceptions
Unit shall be equipped with illuminated electronic gauges with audible warning for engine;
engine coolant temperature, oil temperature and fuel level
Yes No Exceptions
The monitoring system will have audible and visual warnings; engine air restriction, low
alternator voltage, engine oil pressure and temperature, hydraulic filter restrictions, parking
brake on/off, and low brake pressure. The seat belt will have a visual warning
Yes No Exceptions
The key start switch will have an electric fuel shut-off
Yes No Exceptions
The backhoe will have a digital monitor for diagnostics (including diagnostic messages and fault
code readings), calibrations and machine information
Yes No Exceptions
Ignition key will be compatible with other equipment of the same manufacture.
Yes No Exceptions
Unit shall have display for: engine rpm, engine hours, system voltage, and hydraulic oil
temperature
Yes No Exceptions
The unit will have Ride Control
Yes No Exceptions
The until will have tilt steering wheel with steering wheel knob, tinted safety glass and a sun
visor
Yes No Exceptions
The foot throttle will be suspended
Yes No Exceptions
The machine will have factory installed heater/defroster/pressurizer and air conditioning.
Yes No Exceptions
The seat will be air suspension, fabric, swivel, with fully adjustable armrests and lumbar support
Yes No Exceptions
Section 7 General Specifications
Two (2) slow moving vehicle (SMV) emblems shall be attached to rear of machine. Clarify with
City of Bozeman for location.
Yes No Exceptions
Diagnostic fluid sample ports will be included
Yes No Exceptions
Engine hood, toolbox, hydraulic reservoir, and fuel filler will be lockable
Yes No Exceptions
A front counterweight will be included for proper balance of the backhoe
Yes No Exceptions
An easy to read periodic maintenance and grease chart will be posted at eye level prominently
displayed on the frame
Yes No Exceptions
Fluid levels should be easily checked by sight gauges, dipsticks or overflow tank
Yes No Exceptions
Tires will be 21 L— 24 in. 10 PR (R4) Tubeless Rear &12.5/80— 18 inch 14 PR (1-3) Traction
Front Tires
Yes No Exceptions
Fuel tank capacity shall be able to allow the machine to operate for a minimum of eight (8)
hours of operation.
Yes No Exceptions
Fuel tank will be accessible from ground level
Yes No Exceptions
Operating weight with front counterweight, one point three (1.3) cubic yard loader bucket and
vibratory plate compactor attachment will be approximately seventeen thousand (17,000)
pounds
Yes No Exceptions
Section 8 Frame and Structures
The mainframe will be a one (1) piece unitized construction for maximum strength
Yes No Exceptions
Unit shall have four (4) built-in vehicle tiedowns, two (2) in front and two (2) in rear.
Yes No Exceptions
Machine will be equipped with an exterior mounted, ground level accessed and lockable storage
compartment
Yes No Exceptions
Optional, replaceable, bolt-on rubber bumpers will be available to protect the grille frame for
severe loading applications
Yes No Exceptions
Section 9 Backhoe
The backhoe with standard dipperstick digging depth will be at least fourteen (14) feet
Yes No Exceptions
The lift capacity at ground level with standard dipperstick will be no less than three thousand
(3,000) pounds
Yes No Exceptions
The lift capacity at full height with standard dipperstick will be no less than three thousand five
hundred (3,500) pounds.
Yes No Exceptions
The swing lock pin will be stored in the operator's station
Yes No Exceptions
The machine shall be equipped with a Kent KHP 75 vibratory plate compactor, installed and
ready for operation with proper fittings, hoses, and linkages to also fit a 1999 John Deere 310SE
backhoe .
Yes No Exceptions
Couplers for compactor shall be Gates flush face design G94921-1212 and G94911-1212 or
equivalent. (Exceptions to be approved by City of Bozeman.)
Yes No Exceptions
Shall have a quick coupler included to work with the vibratory plate compactor
Yes No Exceptions
The stabilizers shall have reversible street-dirt pads
Yes No Exceptions
The backhoe boom design will be an hourglass shape for maximum strength and optimized
visibility to the work tool
Yes No Exceptions
Minimum force of the backhoe bucket cylinder will be at least fourteen thousand five hundred
(14,500) pounds
Yes No Exceptions
Minimum digging force of the dipper cylinder will be eight thousand (8000) pounds
Yes No Exceptions
The backhoe will be equipped with a rubber bumper/linkage style boom locks to keep the
backhoe from vibrating on the swing frame
Yes No Exceptions
Unit shall be equipped with two (2) lever pilot backhoe controls with pattern selector
Yes No Exceptions
The swing casting will have dual yokes; on top and on the bottom
Yes No Exceptions
Section 10 Loader
Lift capacity with one point three (1.3) cubic yard bucket at full height will be at least seven
thousand two hundred fifty (7,250) pounds
Yes No Exceptions
Dump clearance at forty five (45) degrees will be no less than eight (8) foot ten (10) inches
Yes No Exceptions
Digging depth below ground, bucket level will be no less than five (5) inches
Yes No Exceptions
Bucket breakout force will be no less than ten thousand five hundred (10,500) pounds
Yes No Exceptions
Loader bucket shall be one point three (1.3) cubic yard/ninety two (92) inch heavy duty with skid
plates and bolt on reversible cutting edge
Yes No Exceptions
Loader will have hydraulic self-leveling and bucket-level indicator
Yes No Exceptions
The loader will have divergent loader arms for excellent visibility to the bucket
Yes No Exceptions
For truck loading, the loader arms will have a curved-knee design for loading into the center of
the truck bed
Yes No Exceptions
The loader control will be single-level with electric clutch cutoff switch
Yes No Exceptions
The loader will have a non-removable, hinged loader boom service lock
Yes No Exceptions
Section 11 Options
One (1) set of quality crossbar chains for appropriate tire sizes front and rear
Yes No Exceptions
Four (4) speed auto shift transmission
Yes No Exceptions
Section 12 Warranty
Five (5) year/five thousand (5000) hour total machine warranty with no charge for travel time or
mileage to be completed at a repair facility no more than ten (10) miles from the City of
Bozeman Shop Complex. Any major repairs while under warranty must be completed within
twenty four (24) hours of ordered repair or there will be a charge of five hundred dollars
($500.00) per day to servicing dealer for down time or a comparable machine must be supplied
at no additional cost to the City of Bozeman during down time.
Yes No Exceptions
Section 13 Service
For the successful bidder, all servicing technicians must be trained by the manufacturer they
represent, and authorized to work on any machine and attachments sold and delivered to the
City of Bozeman for this bid.
Yes No Exceptions
Section 14 Oil Analysis
Scheduled Oil Sampling bottles will be provided upon delivery for all necessary sampling during
the warranty period based upon one thousand (1000) hours per year.
Yes No Exceptions
Section 15 Training
A minimum of eight (8) hours operation and safety, and four (4) hours of service training will be
required by a factory trained (by the manufacturer he/she represents) Certified Trainer. Training
will be completed upon delivery of the new machine at a facility determined by the City of
Bozeman and will include general service, maintenance, operator orientation and safety
training.
Yes No Exceptions
Section 16 Manuals
One (1) service manual, one (1) parts manuals and two (2) extra operator manuals in paper
format (hard Back) as used in the manufacturer's repair facilities
Yes No Exceptions
Successful bidder agrees to allow the City of Bozeman Vehicle Maintenance Department
access to any and all on line applications as used by the manufacturers repair facilities.
Yes No Exceptions
Successful bidder agrees to allow the City of Bozeman Vehicle Maintenance Department
access to any and all Computer/PC based trouble shooting/ diagnostic programs as used by the
manufacturers repair facilities.
Yes No Exceptions
Section 17 Delivery
The complete unit is F.O.B. City Shops Complex, 814 N Bozeman Ave, Bozeman, Montana.
Yes No Exceptions
Successful bidder must deliver new backhoe within one hundred twenty (120) days of being
awarded the bid or must provide the City of Bozeman with a backhoe that has less than 2000
hrs or is less than 2 years old free of charge until backhoe is delivered.
Yes No Exceptions
The Bidder agrees to furnish the City of Bozeman one (1) 2012 loader backhoe for the Water
Division, meeting or exceeding the specification, or with exceptions, modifications, etc., as
noted, F.O.B. City Shops Complex, 814 North Bozeman Avenue, Bozeman, Montana.
The City of Bozeman reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids for any
reason determined to be in the best interest to The City of Bozeman and its' staff
BID FORM
(Purchase Agreement)
PROJECT: (1) New 2012 Loader Backhoe
THIS BID SUBMITTED TO:
Bozeman City Clerk, City of Bozeman,MT, 121 N. Rouse Ave., Bozeman, MT 59715.
1. THE UNDERSIGNED BIDDER proposes and agrees that if this bid is accepted, Bidder
will enter into a Purchase Agreement with the City in the form included in the bidding
documents and will furnish the goods or product to be purchased by the City within the
number of calendar days indicated in the Agreement and in accordance with the other
terms and conditions of the bidding documents.
2. Bidder has examined, understands, accepts, and abides by all of the terms and conditions
of the Invitation to Bid, Instructions to Bidders, Bid Specifications, and Purchase
Agreement.
3. Bidder expressly covenants that if Bidder is awarded the bid, Bidder will, after the bid is
awarded and within the time specified in the Request for Bid, enter into a formal
Purchase Agreement with City. The bid must be accompanied by Bid Security payable to
the City of Bozeman for ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid, including
alternates, if any. The Bid Security must be in a form specified in §18-1-203, MCA,
which includes, but is not limited to, certified check, cashier's check, bank draft, bid
bond, guaranty bond, or surety bond. The Bid Security is attached hereto as Exhibit 1.
4. This bid will remain subject to acceptance for sixty (60) days after the bid opening, or for
such longer period of time that Bidder may agree to in writing upon request of City.
5. Bidder further represents that this bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on
behalf of any undisclosed individual or entity and is not submitted in conformity with any
agreement or rules of any group, association, organization, or corporation; Bidder has not
solicited or induced any person, firm, or corporation to refrain from bidding; and Bidder
has not sought by collusion to obtain for itself any advantage over any other bidder or
over City.
6. Bidder certifies that no employee or official of the City or any member of such employee
or official's immediate family has any direct or indirect interest in the pecuniary profits
or contracts of the Bidder.
7. Bidder will provide the goods, product, or equipment being purchased by the City in
accordance with the Purchase Agreement, for the price stated on the completed Bid
Specifications sheet attached hereto as Exhibit 2.
8. Bidder understands that the unit prices shall govern in checking the bid, and should a
discrepancy exist in the total estimated price and total amount of unit prices bid as listed
on the Bid Sheet after extensions are checked and corrections made, if any, the total
amount of unit prices bid as corrected shall be used in awarding the contract.
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9. Bidder certifies that Bidder is a responsible bidder.
10. Bidder agrees that the good, product, or equipment to be purchased by City will be
delivered and ready for final payment in accordance with the Purchase Agreement.
11. If applicable, Bidder certifies receipt of City's revisions or additions made subsequent to
the advertised proposal, which are specifically acknowledged on Receipt of Addendum,
attached hereto as Exhibit 3.
12. Bidder represents that the bid is genuine and not collusive or a sham and that bidder has
not colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed, directly or indirectly, with any bidder or
person, to put in a sham bid or to refrain from bidding. Bidder further represents that
Bidder has not sought by agreement or collusion, directly or indirectly, with any person,
to fix the bid price of any other bidder, or to fix any overhead, profit, or cost element of
said bid price or that of any other bidder, or to secure any advantage against the City or
any person interested in the proposed bid. Bidder affirms that all statements in this bid
are true.
SUBMITTED on the day of 920
Bidder's Tax ID #
IF BIDDER is:
An Individual:
(Name typed or printed)
By: (SEAL)
(Individual's Signature)
Doing business as:
Business Address:
Telephone # FAX#
A Partnership:
(Partnership Name)
By: (SEAL)
(Signature)
(Name typed or printed)
Business Address:
Telephone # FAX#
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A Corporation: (SEAL)
(Corporation Name)
State of Incorporation:
Type (General Business, Professional, Service, Limited Liability):
By:
(Signature of Authorized Representative)
Print Name and Title:
Attest: (Corporate Seal)
(Signature of Secretary)
Business Address:
Telephone # FAX #
Date of Qualification To Do Business Is:
A Joint Venture: Each Joint Venture Must Sign
Joint Venture Name: (SEAL)
(Name)
By:
(Signature of Joint Venture Partner)
Name:
(Name,printed or typed)
Title:
Business Address:
Telephone # FAX #
A Joint Venture: Each Joint Venture Must Sign
Joint Venture Name: (SEAL)
(Name)
By:
(Signature of Joint Venture Partner)
Name:
(Name,printed or typed)
Title:
Business Address:
Telephone # FAX#
Address of Joint Venture for Receipt of Official Communication:
Address:
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Telephone 4 FAX 4
(Each Joint Venture must sign. The manner of signing for each individual, partnership and corporation that is a
parry to the joint venture should be in the manner indicated above.)
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Exhibit 1
Bid Security
Attached.
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Exhibit 2
Bid Sheet
Attach a completed Bid Specification Form.
The Bidder must state the Total Bid Price here:
Total Bid Price (written out and in dollar amount):
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Exhibit 3
Receipt of Addendum (if applicable).
Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following addendum of revisions or additions:
Addendum Number Date Issued Authorized Signature For Each
1
2
3
4
5
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BID PURCHASE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made this day of , 20 , by and between the
CITY OF BOZEMAN, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the
State of Montana, 121 North Rouse Ave., Montana 59715, hereinafter referred to as "City," and
, with a mailing address of ,
hereinafter referred to as ("Seller").
In consideration of the mutual promises and agreements hereinafter contained, the parties
agree as follows:
1. PROPERTY PURCHASED: Seller agrees to sell and City agrees to purchase
the property requested and described in the City's Bid Specifications, as modified by the parts of
Seller's response accepted by City, all of which is incorporated into this Purchase Agreement by
this reference. By accepting this Purchase Agreement, Seller hereby agrees that the sale, use, or
incorporation into manufactured products of all machines, software, hardware, materials and
other devices furnished under this Purchase Agreement which are not of the Seller's design,
composition, or manufacture shall be free and clear of infringement of any valid patent,
copyright, or trademark. Seller shall hold the City harmless from any and all costs and expenses,
including attorney fees, liability, and loss of any kind growing out of claims, suits, or actions
alleging such infringement, and Seller agrees to defend such claims, suits, or actions.
The property being purchased("Property") consists of:
(1) New 2012 Loader Backhoe as shown on the Bid Specifications.
TOTAL PRICE: [include price herel
2. SPECIFICATIONS: The Seller agrees that all material and workmanship in and
upon this Property complies with the City's Bid Specifications as shown on the Seller's Bid
Form and the Seller's response thereto as accepted by the City. Unless otherwise agreed to by
the City, the City's Bid Specifications as shown on the Seller's Bid Form govern in the event of
inconsistencies with the Seller's response to the same.
3. PRICE: The City agrees to pay Dollars
($ ) as the purchase price. All prices are less any applicable local, state or federal taxes
that may be applied to the Property to be purchased. This price is firm and not subject to
escalation under agreed to in writing by the City.
4. DELIVERY AND PAYMENT: Time is of the essence in the performance of
this Purchase Agreement. Seller assumes full responsibility for all transportation, transportation
scheduling, packing, handling, insurance, and other served associated with delivery of the
Property. Seller agrees to deliver the above-described Property to the City within ninety (90)
days of the receipt of City's order. Delivery will occur at the City of Bozeman's City Shop
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Complex (814 North Bozeman Ave., Bozeman, MT 59715), or at a place otherwise selected by
City. If delivery of the Property and/or performance of services required under this Purchase
Agreement cannot be made Seller shall promptly notify the City of the earliest possible date for
delivery or performance. Notwithstanding such notice, if Seller for any reason fails to deliver the
Property or perform required services within the time specific or to the City's satisfaction the
City may terminate this Purchase Agreement or any part therefore without liability except or
good or services previously provided and accepted. The City's receipt or acceptance of any part
of a non-conforming delivery or service shall not constitute a waiver of any claim, right or
remedy the City has under this Purchase Agreement or applicable law. Upon delivery and for a
reasonable period thereafter, City has the right to inspect the Property to ensure that it meets Bid
Specifications as modified by Seller's responses accepted by City. If the Property meets the
modified Bid Specifications, City shall tender the purchase price stated above to Seller through
the City's normal claim process. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, payment terms shall be net
thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of invoice or acceptance of goods and services by the
City, whichever occurs last. Payment will be made to Seller at the address previously stated
unless Seller provides a different address in writing. Invoices must be mailed to: John Alston,
Superintendent of Sewer and Water, PO Box 1230, Bozeman, MT 59771-1230.
5. NONDISCRIMINATION: Seller will not discriminate in the performance of
this Agreement on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national
origin, or because of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or disability and shall
ensure this provision applies to all subcontracts let by the Seller in fulfillment of this Purchase
Agreement.
6. DEFAULT/ TERMINATION/ REMEDIES: In the event of Seller's breach of
this Purchase Agreement, including if Seller fails to deliver the Property as set forth herein or
fails to meet City's Bid Specifications, City may, at its option, take any or all of the following
actions without prejudice to any other rights or remedies available to the City by law: (i) declare
the Seller in default and immediately cancel and rescind this Purchase Agreement; (ii) require
Seller to repair or replace any equipment or materials used in the Property, and upon Seller's
failure or refusal to do so, repair or replace the same at Seller's expense; (iii) reject any material
or equipment included in the Property containing defective or nonconforming equipment or
material and return for credit or replacement at Seller's option; or (iv) cancel any outstanding
deliveries and treat such breach by Seller as Seller's repudiation of this Purchase Agreement.
Thereafter, City may procure substitute property to replace the Property described herein. In
such event, Seller is liable to City for the difference between the price set forth herein and the
price paid by City for the replacement property. Additionally, the City may pursue any other
remedy it has at law or in equity.
In the event of the City's breach hereunder, Seller's exclusive remedy shall be Seller's
recovery of the material or equipment or of the Purchase Price or portion of the Purchase Price
payable for equipment and material delivered to the City prior to such breach.
7. CHANGE ORDERS: The City shall have the right to revoke, amend, or modify
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this Purchase Agreement or the equipment or material included in the Bid Specifications at any
time. Seller's receipt of City's written change order without response received by the City within
10 (ten) business days or Seller's shipment or other performance reflecting the change,
whichever occurs first, shall be Seller's acceptance of the change without any price or other
adjustment.
8. WARRANTY: THE SELLER SHALL WARRANTY THE PROPERTY
FOR A MINIMUM OF TWO (2) YEARS AND SHALL ALSO ASSIGN TO THE CITY
ALL WARRANTIES FOR ALL COMPONENT PARTS OF THE PROPERTY NOT
WARRANTIED BY SELLER. IN ADDITION, THE SELLER AGREES THE
PROPERTY IS COVERED BY IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR MERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR THE PARTICULAR PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT HAS BEEN
PURCHASED. IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED
WARRANTIES AND UNLESS OTHERWISE AGREED IN WRITING, SELLER ALSO
WARRANTS THAT ALL EQUIPMENT DELIVERED HEREUNDER WILL BE NEW,
SUITABLE FOR USE AS DESCRIBED, OF THE GRADE AND QUALITY SPECIFIED,
FREE FROM ALL DEFECTS IN DESIGN, MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP; IN
CONFORMITY WITH ALL SPECIFICATIONS FURNISHED; IN COMPLIANCE
WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND
REGULATIONS AND FREE FROM ANY LIENS AND ENCUMBRANCES. THESE
WARRANTIES SHALL NOT BE DEEMED TO EXCLUDE SELLER'S STANDARD
WARRANTIES OR OTHER RIGHTS OR WARRANTIES WHICH THE CITY MAY
HAVE OR OBTAIN.
9. INSURANCE/INDEMNIFICATION: The Seller shall insure the (1) New 2012
Loader Backhoe for a minimum of one hundred fifteen thousand dollars ($115,000.000) against
all damages during the time the (1)New 2012 Loader Backhoe is in the Seller's possession
which time of Seller's possession shall commence the moment the (1) New 2012 Loader
Backhoe is picked up from the City of Bozeman by Seller or Seller's agent until the moment the
(1) New 2012 Loader Backhoe is returned to the City of Bozeman by Seller or Seller's agent
and accepted by the City. In addition to and independent from the above requirement, from the
moment Seller or Seller's agent takes possession of the (1) New 2012 Loader Backhoe , Seller
shall defend, indemnify, and hold the City harmless against claims, demands, suits, damages,
losses, and expenses connected therewith that may be asserted or claimed against, recovered
from or suffered by the City by reason of any injury or loss, including but not limited to, personal
injury, including bodily injury or death,property damage, occasioned by, growing out of, or in
any way arising or resulting from any intentional or negligent act on the part of Seller, it's agents
or employees during the performance of this Purchase Agreement.
10. ASSIGNMENT: Seller may not delegate, subcontract, or assign any duties and
services or assign any rights or claims under this Purchase Agreement without the express
written consent of City.
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11. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement, including its appendices, if any,
embodies the entire understanding between the parties relating to the subject matter contained
herein. No agent or representative of either party has authority to make any representations,
statements, warranties or agreements not herein expressed and all modifications or amendments
of this Agreement, including the appendices, must be in writing and signed by an authorized
representative of each of the parties hereto.
12. APPLICABILITY: This Agreement and any extensions hereof shall be
governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Montana, and the same is
binding upon the parties, their heirs, successors, and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by
their duly authorized representatives the day and year first above written.
CITY OF BOZEMAN
SELLER(Type Name Above)
By By
Chris A.Kukulski, City Manager Print Name:
Print Title:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By
Greg Sullivan, City Attorney
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NON-DISCRIMINATION AFFIRMATION FORM
[name of entity submitting]hereby affirms it will not discriminate
on the basis of race,color,religion, creed, sex,age,marital status,national origin, or because
of actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity or disability in the performance of
work performed for the city of Bozeman,if a contract is awarded to it,and also recognizes the
eventual contract,if awarded,will contain a provision prohibiting discrimination as described
above and that this prohibition shall apply to the hiring and treatment of the
[name of entity submitting] employees and to all subcontracts it
enters into in performance of the agreement with the city of Bozeman.
Signature of Bidder:
Person authorized to sign on behalf of the bidder