E3. Front Load Solid Waste Truckoft
KALISPELL
City 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 28-Yard Front Load Solid Waste Truck
MEETING: November 18, 2024
BACKGROUND: FY 25 allocated funds in the Solid Waste Divisions to purchase a new 28-
Yard Front Load Solid Waste Truck. The procurement scope was for one new 28-Yard Front
Load Solid Waste Truck delivered to Kalispell within 366 days. Bids were opened on Thursday,
November 7, 2024.
Out of the Two (2) prospective companies who obtained bid packets four (4) responsive bids
were received as listed below.
Bidder
Manufacture
Bid Price
Met Required
Specifications
Kois Brothers
Heil
$416,900.00
Yes
SWS Equipment
Whittke
$397,300.00
NO
SWS Equipment
Curbtender
$404,237.00
NO
SWS Equipment
Curbtender
$395,546.00
NO
Some of the advertised bid specifications that were not met include requirements for equipment
size to ensure maneuverability and safe operation in the City's confined work areas, warranty
processes that account for the costs of repairs and travel to manufacturer repair facilities, and
minimum engine size. After reviewing all bid specifications Kois Brothers was determined to be
the only responsive bidder that meets all advertised requirements.
ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to award the bid for a new 28-Yard Front Load Solid Waste
Truck to Kois Brothers in the amount of $416,900.00.
FISCAL EFFECTS: The purchase will be funded by the Solid Waste Fund line item 5510-460-
430840-944: Vehicle Replacement, new Front Load Garbage Truck. A total of $450,000 was
budgeted in FY 25 for the purchase of the new front load solid waste truck.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested and approved by the City Council.
Attachments: Bid Tabulations and specifications Review.