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New 28 Yard Front-load Solid Waste Truck 00001 1 of 1 Cover Letter
New 28 Yard Front-load Solid Waste Truck
Kalispell, Montana.
The City of Kalispell, Montana will receive sealed bids for a New 28 Yard Front-load Solid Waste
Truck to meet or exceed the minimum specifications on file in the office of Department of Public
Works, City Hall, Kalispell, Montana. The City will purchase up to one (1) New 28 Yard Front-load
Solid Waste Truck based on the information and pricing provided in the bid schedules. Bid
includes the purchase of (1) New 28 Yard Front-load Solid Waste Truck.
The cost of all equipment and components not specifically required by these Specifications and
Bidding Documents, but which are required for the complete and operational systems offered,
shall be included with the units and be represented in the final bid price of the bidder. All
manufacturer’s standard equipment and options shall be provided and included in the final bid
price of the bidder.
The Bidder is responsible to carefully examine each item of the Specifications and Bidding
Documents. Failure to submit a complete bid or failure to respond to each bid item may cause
the bid to be rejected. Any deviations from the specifications shall be fully described. The Bidder
shall include a separate sheet, if necessary, in order to accurately describe deviations.
Bidders shall complete the Minimum Specifications Checklist for each vehicle offered, complete
and sign this form, and provide a Bid Bond. The successful Bidder will be required to complete
and sign the Agreement.
Bidders must submit the brand name, manufacturer, vendors or subcontractors, and other
information as requested for specific equipment and components within five (5) days from the
date of request. The City of Kalispell reserves the right to reject any equipment or component the
City deems unacceptable by reason of quality or performance. The City reserves the right to have
any equipment inspected by an independent third party at the expense of the City.
The complete and ready for operation New 28 Yard Front-load Solid Waste Truck shall be delivered
to the City of Kalispell Central Garage at 1400 First Avenue West, Kalispell, MT 59901 within three
hundred and sixty-six (366) days from the date of the Agreement. If the New 28 Yard Front-load
Solid Waste Truck is not delivered and operational within three hundred and sixty-six (366) days
of the Agreement, the Bidder shall pay the City of Kalispell one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each
day that expires until the New 28 Yard Front-load Solid Waste Truck is delivered to and accepted
by the City of Kalispell.
I have read and understand the information and bidding requirements listed on this page and
within these Specifications and Bidding Documents.
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