2020 Road Department Graders Bid

The Benton County Road Department issued a Request for Bids on October 18, 2020 to purchase two all‑wheel‑drive graders (with optional loader and excavator references) meeting extensive technical specifications, including a 14‑ft mold board, 270 hp diesel engine, climate‑controlled cab, and a 72‑month/5,000‑hour full‑machine warranty. Bids were due in hard‑copy by 3 pm on November 3, 2020, with a public opening on November 4 via Zoom. The contract was later listed as CLOSED and awarded to J. A. Riggs. Key points include: • Required delivery within 45 days of award acceptance. • Warranty/Buy‑Back options (72‑month primary, optional 48‑/60‑month alternates). • Evaluation based on experience, capability, past performance, and proximity. • No price ceiling disclosed; vendors submit unit prices for each grader (tax excluded). • Strict submission format (hard copy, CD/USB electronic copy, required signatures, references, conflict‑of‑interest disclosure).