Snowplows & Spreader

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is seeking qualified vendors to supply new snow‑plow attachments and associated stainless‑steel de‑icing spreaders for its fleet. Two line‑item quantities are required (three units of a 10‑ft plow with LED lights and a 3.5‑cu‑yd spreader, and four units of the same plow without the spreader). All equipment must be brand‑new, U.S.‑market models, and meet detailed ARDOT specifications (27‑520‑mm009‑091). The contract is firm‑price, FOB Equipment & Procurement, with delivery required within 180 days of award. Bidders must provide a $1,000 bid bond (cashier’s check, certified check, money order, or surety bond) and a performance bond equal to 5 % of the award. Additional mandatory documentation includes a contract and grant disclosure form, boycott/illegal‑immigrant certifications, an eligible‑bidder certification, and a bid‑bond guarantee statement. Warranty of at least 12 months with a 30‑day service turnaround is required. The solicitation is open statewide and may be used for cooperative purchasing by other Arkansas tax‑supported entities. • Provide 7 total snow‑plow units (3 with spreader, 4 without) meeting ARDOT Spec 27‑520‑mm009‑091. • Submit firm, unit‑price bids (no taxes included) with required $1,000 bid bond and 5 % performance bond. • Include all mandatory certifications and documents; delivery must occur within 180 days of award; warranty of ≥12 months with ≤30‑day repair response.