WWTP Sludge Truck Bid ResultsCity of Kalispell
Post Office Box 1997 - Kalispell, Montana 59903
Telephone: (406) 758-7701 Fax: (406) 758-7758
TO: Doug Russell, City Manager
Susie Turner, PE, Public Works Director
FROM: Gene Come, Road and Fleet Superintendent
SUBJECT: Bid Recommendation for a New Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Truck
Cab and Chassis
MEETING: February 16, 2021
BACKGROUND: Bids for a New Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Truck Chassis were
opened on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. The procurement scope included the purchase of one
New Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Truck Cab and Chassis.
Out of the prospective companies who obtained bid packets one responsive bid was received as
listed below.
Com an
Bid Total
Montana Peterbilt
$153,465.00
FISCAL EFFECTS: $160,000.00 was allocated in the 2021 Wastewater Treatment Plant budget
to purchase a new truck cab and chassis and changeover the 1993 Kenworth truck's aluminum box
with a sealed gate to the new truck. The bid to switch the box is $8,340.00. The new Truck Cab
and Chassis bid combined with the box changeover exceeds the current budgeted amount.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Reject the bid for the New Wastewater Treatment Plant
Sludge Truck Cab and Chassis. Staff recommends re -bidding the New Wastewater Treatment
Plant Sludge Truck Cab and Chassis allowing more time to receive competitive bid prices.
ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to reject the bid received for the New Wastewater Treatment
Plant Sludge Truck Cab and Chassis.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested and approved by the City Council.