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CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
C A L L F O R B I D S
One (1) new 2009 60,000 lb gvwr tandem axle truck
with installed and operating new 2009 side-loading refuse packer
Sealed bids will be received by the Bozeman City Clerk's Office, Bozeman, Montana, at the office
in City Hall, 411 East Main Street, Bozeman, Montana, until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at
which time the bids will be publicly opened at the City Hall before the City Clerk for one (1) new 2009
60,000 lb gvwr tandem axle truck with installed and operating new 2009 side-loading refuse packer.
Full and detailed specifications on the equipment to be furnished may be obtained at the office of
the City Clerk, City Hall, 411 East Main Street, Bozeman, Montana 59715, telephone number (406) 582-
2320, or by e-mail at agenda@bozeman.net.
The City of Bozeman reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informality in the
bids received.
DATED at Bozeman, Montana, this 19th day of March 2008.
_______________________________
Stacy Ulmen
City Clerk
Legal Ad
Publish: Sunday, March 23, 2008
Sunday, March 30, 2008
City of Bozeman, Montana
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Bid Specifications
One (1) new 2009 60,000 lb gvwr tandem axle truck
with installed and operating new 2009 side-loading refuse packer
The vehicle described herein shall be new 2009 production and shall be in 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.
This truck will be used for collecting/hauling various refuse materials for the City of Bozeman. The City of Bozeman
will be accepting one bid for a cab and chassis and one refuse packer. The successful truck bidder will be responsible for
setting times for the refuse packer and other equipment to be mounted, and delivery of the complete unit to the City of
Bozeman.
SCHEDULE I
CAB AND CHASSIS
SECTION 1 Standard Options
All standard equipment and options, whether expressly,
stated herein or not shall be included. YES NO
SECTION 2 Color
Shall be Freightliner N0069E Blue Urethane or equal YES NO
SECTION 3 Cab
Unit shall be drivable from the right hand position.
(Steering must be installed at the factory) YES NO
Unit shall have a swivel cab fan YES NO
Unit shall be Low cab forward chassis and be of the low profile
type so that the operator will only have one step to be out of
the cab. YES NO
All windows shall be tinted safety glass, rear window shall be
full cab width. YES NO
Driver seats shall be a National 2000 Premium air ride (low
profile or equal). YES NO
Seat must allow for seat tilt, back angle and lumbar
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adjustment. YES NO
Retractable seat belts shall be of the lap/shoulder type. YES NO
Unit shall have a cold climate package. YES NO
Unit shall have the heaviest duty available, high output, hot
water type heater equipped with a multi-speed fan and manual
temperature control. YES NO
Unit shall have two heavy-duty windshield wipers with
intermittent switch and windshield washer shall be installed YES NO
Unit shall have arm rests on left door, if not provided on seat. YES NO
Unit shall have minimum 8" grab rails on both sides. YES NO
Unit shall have dual sun visors. YES NO
Unit shall have dome lights, with manual and automatic door
switch. YES NO
Electric horn and air horn with shield shall be provided. YES NO
Cab shall be equipped with a right-hand and left-hand heated/
motorized outside mirror not less than 6" x 16" and a separately
adjustable minimum 6" round convex mirror to be attached to
the main mirror supporting rods on each side (mirror must be
able to fold when struck). YES NO
Fuel tank shall be on ICC approved heated tank with a minimum
capacity of not less than sixty gallons. YES NO
Unit shall have a factory installed AM/FM radio(with clock). YES NO
Front bumpers shall be installed. If not a factory bumper, then
it shall be noted in the bid. YES NO
Full length heavy-duty insulated rubber floor covering shall be
provided. YES NO
One two-way radio to be included (with five-eights whip antenna)
and installed. Two-way radio shall be a Kenwood TK-880K, with
modem KGP2A with external speaker or equivalent, mounting
location to be determined by City personnel. YES NO
Unit shall have an adjustable telescoping/tilt steering wheel. YES NO
SECTION 4 Instruments and controls
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Instrument panel shall be of the wrap around type and have all
necessary gauges grouped within clear view of the operator’s
position YES NO
and shall include, but not be limited to:
One electric fuel gauge YES NO
Amp or volt-meter YES NO
Hour meter (shall run when the key is in the “on” position). YES NO
Speedometer which is calibrated to compensate for axle ratio
and tire size. YES NO
Oil pressure gauge YES NO
Transmission temperature gauge YES NO____________
Water temperature gauge YES NO
Air pressure gauge YES NO
Warning system which consists of lights and buzzer for low oil
pressure, high water temperature, and low air pressure. YES NO
Signal switch (self-cancel type) YES NO
2-valve parking brake system with indicator light YES NO
Dash mounted starter control YES NO
Standard or electronic tachometer YES NO
Brake application pressure gauge YES NO
Turbo air pressure gauge YES NO
Fuel pressure gauge YES NO
SECTION 5 Frame
Cab to trunnion shall meet packer specifications YES NO
Extra heavy duty to meet or exceed G.V.W. 29.4 sm - R.B.M.
of 3,000,000 in/lb. With reinforcements per rail.
Reinforcements to be full length of frame. Heavy duty front
bumper. Installed, factory original? YES NO
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SECTION 6 Tires
Two front tires shall be 315/80R 22.5 20 ply rating Michelin
XZY2 or equal YES NO
Eight rear tires shall be 11R22.5 14 ply rating Michelin XZY2
or equal. YES NO
SECTION 7 Wheels
All wheels shall be 10 hole steel disc, budd type YES NO
Duals shall have ample clearance to allow the use of heavy-
duty truck single or dual-tire chains. Recommended spacing is
1 3/4 inches minimum between tires. Unit shall have mud
flaps in back to rear axle and in front of forward axle. YES NO
SECTION 8 Rear Axle and Suspension
Unit shall have a RT-46-160P or equal (46,000 lbs). YES NO
Unit shall have a driver controlled differential lock for rear axle
at tandem. One axle valve and light for driver controlled
traction differential. YES NO
Unit shall have a rear axle ratio to allow the truck to have
speeds of 65 mph. YES NO
Unit shall have a Rockwell 176 half round yoke #2 driveline. YES NO
Unit shall have an iron rear axle carrier housing YES NO
Rear brakes shall be Rockwell Cam Q-series 16.5 x 7 YES NO
Unit shall have outboard mounted cast iron brake drums YES NO
Unit shall have air brake package automatic slack adjusters
on brakes YES NO
Suspension must be a Chalmers (minimum 46,000 lbs).
Volvo’s T-ride or equal. YES NO
Unit must have a minimum 16.5 CFM air compressor and
must have a BW AD-IP brake line air dryer w/heater or equal
must have a petcock drain valve on the air tanks. YES NO
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Unit must have a parking brake with yellow knob and have a
permanent label on panel as to the function and direction of
operation. YES NO
Unit must have two steel air reservoirs. Mounted outside
of frame rails not acceptable. YES NO
SECTION 9 Front axle and suspension
Unit shall have a Rockwell FL-943 20,000 lb front axle. YES NO
Bidder must state body length Number of feet
Bidder must state cab to trunion length in feet. Number of feet
Front brakes shall be Rockwell Cam Master Q 16.5 x .6 YES NO
Unit shall have TRW-TAS power steering or equal. YES NO
Unit shall have a Hobourn BB power steering pump or equal. YES NO
Front suspension shall be Taper leaf. YES NO
Unit shall have front shock absorbers YES NO
Unit shall have bronze bushing front suspension YES NO
Unit shall have Stemco oil bath hubs YES NO
Unit shall have mud flaps behind the front wheels YES NO
SECTION 10 Engine
Engine shall be 350 HP @ 2100 RPM 1350
pounds torque at 1200 rpm. YES NO
Unit shall have engine mounted oil check and fill YES NO
Unit shall have a minimum of (2) batteries capable of 1875
cold cranking amps. YES NO
Unit shall have a Bendix 15/2 CFM air compressor plumbed
To the clean side of the main engine air filter. YES NO
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Unit shall have one left side vertical mounted exhaust with 90
degree turnout on top (no raincap). YES NO
Unit shall have Spinner II ® oil filter or equal. YES NO
Unit shall have a fuel water separator with drain cock and
heater. Racor model 1000 or equal. YES NO
Radiator must be heavy-duty with draincock, anti-freeze for
-30 degrees F. Front crankshaft opening for front mounted pump
and driveline. YES NO
Unit shall have a Phillips 1000 watt/110/120v engine heater,
receptacle under left hand door for engine heater or equal. YES NO
Unit shall have a Delco Remy 12v starter YES NO
SECTION 11 Transmission and equipment
Unit shall have an Allison 4000 RDS transmission. YES NO
Unit shall have an aluminum flywheel housing YES NO
Unit shall have magnetic drain plugs for transmission YES NO
Unit shall have a water to oil transmission cooler crossmember
mounted. YES NO
Shift controls shall be mounted engine tunnel mounted YES NO
Trans oil level will be able to be checked from key pad shifter YES NO
SECTION 12 Training:
Four hours of operator and service training to be provided
at City of Bozeman Shop Complex (814 North Bozeman)
If a model of truck is awarded the bid and that model has never
been owned by the City of Bozeman, then factory training will
be provided for one mechanic. This will be the same training
provided to dealership mechanics. The training will be no less
than 2 days and no more than 5. All expenses including but not
limited to travel, room and board and classroom materials will be
provided by the successful bidder. Contact the Sanitation Dept.
to get clarification on this before submitting bid. Failure to supply
this training within one year of delivery of truck will result in a
one thousand dollar ($1000.00) penalty. YES NO
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SECTION 13 Warranty
Unit shall have a standard factory warranty. Any warranty work
will be done at City Shop Complex, 814 North Bozeman,
Bozeman, Montana. Warranty work will be billed out at eighty
dollars ($80.00) per hour straight time for warranty repairs. Prior
approval will be obtained from the manufacturer before repairs are
started. All parts will be shipped to our shop with overnight
designation and if parts are to be returned the manufacturer will
make arrangements to have the old parts returned at their cost.
Arrangements may be made at our approval to have warranty work
done within a 10 mile radius of our shop. If the truck is not
operational for more than 5 days during the warranty period due to
parts availability or agreed upon repair shops’ schedule, then a
penalty of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per day will be paid by
the dealer who supplied the truck. YES NO
SECTION 14 Manuals
The following manuals must be provided
Workshop/Service manual, Maintenance manual,
Driver’s/Operator’s manual, Parts Technical manual,
Service Bulletins, Recall Bulletins, field Service modifications. YES NO
SECTION 15 General
WARRANTY AND SERVICE
STATE WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS INCLUDING
THOSE OF OTHER MANUFACTURERS/SUPPLIERS.
Truck Chassis:
Engine
Transmission:
Warranty period will begin after acceptance by the City -- not upon
delivery.
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SECTION 16 Delivery
The complete units (F.O.B. City Shops Complex,
814 North Bozeman, Bozeman, MT) shall be delivered within
180 calendar days after the date of the notice to proceed. Upon
delivery of the complete unit, City of Bozeman staff will inspect
the complete unit to see if it meets bid specs. If the City staff finds
that it does not meet the specs, it will be taken by the dealer to their
facility to correct the deficiencies. If the completed unit is not
returned with all deficiencies corrected within 30 days, a penalty
of one hundred dollars ($100) per day will be paid by the
successful bidder. YES NO
SECTION 17 BID PRICE
Net Bid:
$
SECTION 18 USERS’ LIST OF TRUCK CHASSIS BID:
Bidder to supply a list of users of the current model of the unit bid with address and telephone number:
NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE
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SCHEDULE II
PACKER BODY
SECTION 1 Capacity
Twenty Seven (27) cubic yards minimum, excluding the receiving
hopper or compaction device. YES NO
SECTION 2 Body
Body sides and roof shall be 11 ga. ASTM A-715 GR-50
brake-form radiused “chiseled” construction to permit a maximum
capacity load. YES NO
Body floor shall be 3/16’ AR400 177,000 psi yield strength YES NO
Maximum overall width: 98 inches YES NO
Access door, 1,000 square inches minimum, at front side of
packer body without internal projection. Shall have a ladder/
grab handles to get into packer body. An electrical interlock shall
be provided to prevent packer panel motion whenever the side
door is open. YES NO
Shall have a transverse clean-out trough at front of hopper with
sealed door on both left and right side. A clean out tool will be
provided which will hang on bracket mounted to right side of body
when not in use. YES NO
SECTION 3 Hydraulic System
Pump shall be front mount Low RPM type. Minimum 50 gallon
per minute and rated at 2,500 PSI working pressure. YES NO
Lift hydraulics shall operate at minimum 2,000 PSI and body
hydraulics shall operate a minimum 2,500 PSI. YES NO
Compacting operations will be performed while vehicle is both
moving and stopped YES NO
Shall have a hydraulic reservoir of minimum 60
gallon capacity and be equipped with both a suction line
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shut-off valve and return line shut off valve or check valve,
magnetic drain plug, and a oil level gauge visible from the ground.
Top center mounted vent. YES NO
A 10 Micron return line filter and 100 mesh
(140 micron) suction line strainer shall be
equipped for hydraulic oil filtration. Shall be access to
these screens for maintenance. YES NO
The hydraulic system shall operate at an
acceptable temperature without the need for
external hydraulic oil cooling devices. YES NO
SECTION 4 GREASE FITTINGS
Shall be provided at all pivot points, body hinges,
cylinder rod ends and cylinder base trunnions. YES NO
SECTION 5 Packing/Ejection Mechanism
Shall be Full Eject style body capable of ejecting full load in less.
Than 30 seconds. YES NO
Hydraulically actuated packer/eject panel, which automatically
traverses a minimum of 52" of the hopper when in pack mode,
cleaning the hopper of material and returning to the front of the
hopper with a maximum pack cycle time of 16 seconds. YES NO
Lower packing panel face will be a minimum 3/8" abrasion
resistant steel sheet and have 50,000 PSI minimum yield. The
packer panel shall be reinforced with a number of steel cross
member for maximum rigidity. YES NO
Packer panel shall be guided by a single center floor T-Rail guide
fabricated from 1/2" AR400 high tensile steel plate YES NO
The packer/eject panel will be hydraulically actuated by (1) one
double acting 4 stage X 6 1/2" bore cylinder with a stroke of
191-1/2” YES NO
Packing panel shall be 33 “ high, providing a minimum of 83,000
lbs. of force. YES NO
Body shall have 2 rows of retention teeth mounted internally at front
near hopper opening to reduce fallback of refuse into hopper when
packing. YES NO
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A stop and retract button (push type) shall be furnished to give the
operator complete control of the packer panel. YES NO
SECTION 6 Hopper
Capacity: four (4) cubic yards minimum YES NO
Hopper floor minimum ¼” AR/400, 177,000 PSI minimum yield
with hopper side walls 3/16"AR/400, 177,000 minimum yield. YES NO
Unit shall have a single solid metal hopper cover activated by
single manual lever on right side of hopper and be equipped with
an interlock switch to prevent dumping of containers when cover is
closed. YES NO
SECTION 7 Tailgate
One piece, top-hinged, 11 gauge hi-tensile steel with horizontal YES NO
boxed brace reinforcement with safety props provided.
Gasket: one-piece, removable rubber. YES NO
Automatically released and locked from cab controls. YES NO
Tailgate shall be hydraulically actuated by (2) two double-acting
3” bore cylinders. YES NO
There must be a light and alarm mounted in the cab which will come
on and sound anytime the tailgate is not latched. YES NO
SECTION 8 Lifting Mechanism
Grippers to be supplied with unit: (1) set of removable universal
grippers capable of lifting/dumping a 60, 100, 220, 300 gallon
containers without changing any of the lift mechanism. (1) set
of 30-110 gallon spring steel grippers and (1) set of 30-110 gallon
4” wide belt style grippers. YES NO
Unit to be equipped to allow changing of gripper arms by one man
with no tools in less than 3 minutes. YES NO
Unit to be equipped with in-cab dual pressure control switch for
gripper pressures. YES NO
Unit shall have Gripper storage rack located on the front bumper area
to allow storage of grippers not in use on arm. YES NO
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Lift arm to operate on right side and be constructed using an inner
and outer telescoping type fabricated rectangular box assembly.
Outer arm shall be 6”x 8” inner arm shall be 5” x 7” with AR400
roller wear strips. Inner arm shall glide in and out on (5) 4” dia.
Roller bearings with adjustable eccentric shafts. YES NO
The lifting mechanism shall be capable of extending to a reach of
minimum 86 inches, clamping, raising, dumping, and returning
the container from any position. YES NO
The lift mechanism shall cycle (clamp, dump, and return containers)
in a maximum of 10 seconds YES NO
The lifting capacity shall be a minimum of 2,000 lbs. at any extension YES NO
The lifting mechanism shall be powered by three hydraulic cushioned
cylinders YES NO
The lifting cylinders shall be minimum 2 1/2" (inch) diameter with
hardened and chrome plated piston rods. YES NO
The lift mechanism shall be interlocked to prevent opening of the
grabbers while in the dump position. YES NO
The lift shall be interlocked to prevent the body from being raised
while the lift is in the dump position. YES NO
SECTION 9 Controls:
Main body control panel shall be center console mounted and must
be a programmable logic system “PLC” with software adjustability.
Unit must provide a body diagnostic display in Alpha-numeric
(written word readout) format. YES NO
Main arm/grabber controls shall be of the Joystick type. This
Joystick shall control all of the lifting arm and grabber hydraulic
functions and be located on center console on padded armrest for
left hand operation, convenient to the driver. YES NO
There shall be (2) additional (3-rocker switch type) arm controls
(1) located on the right side of the cab under right side of the
drivers seat so that the driver can operate the controls from the
ground and (1) located on right hand window sill area/ dash area
if chassis design permits. YES NO
The lift controls shall be electric over air over hydraulic. YES NO
The packer push button controls shall be electric over air over
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hydraulic and located in the cab, convenient to the driver. Separate
push buttons shall be provided for "pack" and "eject" with a
"retract" button provided for complete packer panel movement.
Pushing the "pack” button will automatically extend and retract
the packer panel for a complete cycle. YES NO
There shall be an interlock button provided for the following:
Prevent packer panel movement unless the hopper side access door
is securely latched. YES NO
Prevent opening of grabbers while containers is in the dump position. YES NO
Each control shall be properly labeled to indicate function and
direction. A warning light shall be provided for "tailgate unlatched". YES NO
SECTION 10 Electrical:
All electrical wiring connectors to be automotive double-sealed,
with wiring in split convoluted loom. All wiring connectors to be
soldered with shrink wrap covering. Crimp type connectors are
unacceptable. YES NO
SECTION 11 Lighting:
Tail, brake, back up, and directional lights will be L.E.D. type. YES NO
All lights shall be provided in accordance with FMVSS #108 with
mid-body turn signals. YES NO
(2) work lights shall be provided (1) to illuminate the lift area and
(1) to illuminate hopper interior, with cab mounted on/off switch YES NO
All wiring shall be color coded and grouped in Deutsch automotive
type harnesses with connectors meeting IP67 waterproof specifications. YES NO
SECTION 12 Color:
Shall be white in color. With the City of Bozeman Logo on both
sides and rear of packer. This is currently on file with Gallery
Signs of Bozeman, MT. YES NO
SECTION 13 Camera System/Toolbox
Unit shall have three cameras, the first to be located above the
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gripper arm. The Second to be mounted on the tailgate of the
packer and the third to be mounted in the hopper area. The camera
mounted on the tailgate will come on when the transmission is put
in reverse. 7” Color monitor to be mounted in the cab. Camera to
be a Safety Vision Model No. SV-CLCD-65 Color TFT/LCD
Vision System. YES NO
Unit shall have 18’ X 18” X 24” Toolbox mounted on left side
under body. YES NO
SECTION 14 Packer Body Manuals
One complete owner-operator manual. YES NO
Two complete parts manuals YES NO
Two complete service manuals with hydraulic system schematic,
wiring system YES NO
SECTION 15 Demonstration:
The City of Bozeman reserves the right to request an onsite
demonstration of the unit that has been bid at the bidders
expense. YES NO
SECTION 16 General:
PACKER WARRANTY AND SERVICE
STATE WARRANTY TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Packer: (one year minimum)
(Warranty period will begin after acceptance by the City -- not
upon delivery.)
Unit shall have a standard factory warranty. Any warranty work
will be done at City Shop Complex, 814 North Bozeman,
Bozeman, Montana. Warranty work will be billed out at eighty
dollars ($80.00) per hour straight time for warranty repairs. Prior
approval will be obtained from the manufacturer before repairs are
started. All parts will be shipped to our shop with overnight
designation and if parts are to be returned the manufacturer will
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make arrangements to have the old parts returned at their cost.
Arrangements may be made at our approval to have warranty work
done within a 10 mile radius of our shop. If the truck is not
operational for more than 5 days during the warranty period due to
parts availability or agreed upon repair shops’ schedule, then a
penalty of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per day will be paid by
the dealer who supplied the truck. YES NO
SECTION 17 Delivery:
The complete units (F.O.B. City Shops Complex,
814 North Bozeman, Bozeman, MT) shall be delivered within
180 calendar days after the date of the notice to proceed. Upon
delivery of the complete unit, City of Bozeman staff will inspect
the complete unit to see if it meets bid specs. If the City staff finds
that it does not meet the specs, it will be taken by the dealer to their
facility to correct the deficiencies. If the completed unit is not
returned with all deficiencies corrected within 30 days, a penalty
of one hundred dollars ($100) per day will be paid by the
successful bidder. YES NO
Successful bidder shall have thirty (30) days from the time the cab
and chassis is delivered to them to have the packer installed and
have the truck back to the successful bidder of the truck YES NO
SECTION 18 Training:
Four hours of operator and service training to be provided at City
of Bozeman Shop Complex (814 North Bozeman) If a model of
truck is awarded the bid and that model has never been owned
by the City of Bozeman, then factory training will be provided
for one mechanic. This will be the same training provided to
dealership mechanics. The training will be no less than 2 days
and no more than 5. All expenses including but not limited to
travel, room and board and classroom materials will be provided
by the successful bidder. Contact the Sanitation Dept. to get
clarification on this before submitting bid. Failure to supply
this training within one year of delivery of truck will result in a
one thousand dollar ($1000.00) penalty. YES NO
SECTION 19 BID PRICE
Net Bid:
$
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SECTION 20 USERS’ LIST OF PACKER BODY BID:
Bidder to supply a list of users of the current model of the unit bid with address and telephone number.
NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE
.
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SECTION 21 ADDITIONAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE ( show items below and pricing)
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CITY OF BOZEMAN, MONTANA
BID FORM
Your bid must be submitted on this form.
The City of Bozeman is requesting sealed bids for one (1) new 2009 60,000 lb gvwr tandem axle truck with
installed and operating new 2009 side-loading refuse packer.
Bids will be received by the Bozeman City Clerk's Office, Bozeman, Montana, at the office in City Hall,
411 East Main Street, Bozeman, Montana, until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, 2008, at which time
the bids will be publicly opened at the City Hall before the City Clerk at City Hall.
Make/Model: ______________________________________________________
Net Bid for Cab and Chassis: $___________________________________
Net Bid for Packer Body: $___________________________________
Net Bid for Additional Options: $___________________________________
TOTAL BID: $___________________________________
Written amount of Total Bid:
______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________ ________________________________
Name of Bidder Signature
_______________________________ ________________________________
Address of Bidder Title
_______________________________ ________________________________
City, State, Zip Code Date
(Seal)
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The City of Bozeman reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informality in the bids
received.