BID NOTICE: CEMETERY LOADER

The City of Minot is seeking bids for one industrial MFWD backhoe loader. The loader must meet specific requirements, including a diesel engine, drive train, brakes, steering, and cab specifications. The bid must include the purchase price, make and model, and delivery date. The city reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to award the contract as it deems necessary. • The loader must have a minimum operating weight of 13,000 pounds excluding tire ballast and all required specifications listed. • The loader must have a self-leveling, heavy-duty bucket with a minimum width of the overall loader width, bolt-on cutting edge mounted to bucket. • The loader must have front and rear tires, specifically 340/65R18 Michelin XP27 Radial or approved equivalent. • The loader must have a full power 4-wheel steering system with emergency dead engine steering capability. • The loader must have a ROPS/FOPS certified cab with a seat upholstered, bucket type, air ride suspension, and seat belt. The city will evaluate the bid based on the total cost and exceptions to the specifications.