Front End LoaderSealed bids for a new Front End Loader with Snow Removal Equipment shall be received at City Hall at 411 S. Sophie Street in Bessemer, Michigan ...

City of Bessemer, Michigan Front End Loader Bid Specifications Notice to Bidders Sealed bids for a new Front End Loader with Snow Removal Equipment shall be received at City Hall at 411 S. Sophie Street in Bessemer, Michigan 49911, until April 15th at 3:00 p.m. (CST), where they will be opened and read aloud at City Hall. Bidders Shall: • Use bid specification forms, which may be obtained from City Hall. • Bidders shall provide both purchase and lease options, within lease option they shall include Guaranteed buyback option. • Bids shall be sealed in envelopes and plainly marked “Front End Loader” with bidder name appearing on the outside of the envelope. • The City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive irregularities therein and to accept any bid, which in the opinion of the Council, may be the most advantageous and in the best interests of the City of Bessemer. • Any questions regarding specifications can be directed to the DPW Leadman. City of Bessemer,

Michigan Front End Loader Bid Specifications Name of Loader Model and Year Check blank if same as specified, otherwise fill in black accordingly General • Articulated • Basic SAE Operating Weight – 25K LB min/3.0-3.5 CYD and exclusive of any counterweight or tire ballast Engine • Diesel, 4\6 cylinder, turbocharged (list Manufacturer and Model) • Net HP >150 • Displacement (specify) • Air Dryer • 24V Direct Electric Starter w/ Ether Starting Kit Transmission and Differential • Full power shift OR Hydrostatic • Limited Slip with full locking option Brakes • Wet 4-wheel multi-disc • Engaged parking brake shall neutralize the transmission (Preferred Feature) Tires • Michelin X Snowplus Tires, Tubeless • Spare rim and tire, same as bid • Front and Rear Fenders Bucket and Attachments • Size 3.0-3.5 CYD general purpose bucket with bolt on cutting edge • Loader shall have rear mount Wing with front (Falls) HDR Series Reversible Plow or equivalent (Henke) • Loader shall have the necessary hydraulic functions and electrical functions to operate all functions of plow and wing • Hydraulic couplers for wing and plow shall have pressure bleed off valves City of Bessemer, Michigan Front End Loader Bid Specifications • Loader shall come with a CAT Fusion Coupler and work with City of Bessemer’s Larue Snowblower and other attachments. • Hydraulicly operated quick coupler • Single lever hydraulic control (no twin stick) • Conveniently located grease banks for ground level maintenance Electrical • Large capacity batteries 650 CCA Minimum • Alternator – 45 amp Minimum • Master disconnect switch Lights • Front and Rear worklights (Full LED, Heated), directionals, tail/stop, reverse lights, w/ backup alarm and roof mounted strobe. (Green/Amber) • Snow plowing package or equivalent Operators Station • Fully enclosed OSHA approved cab with Heat/AC front and rear defrost fans, front and rear wiper with washers, adjustable vents, interior review mirror • Seat Belt • Tilt Steering • Two outside mounted West Coast rear view mirrors • AM/FM Radio w/ speakers Other Equipment • Ride Control • Engine Idle shutdown, as well as High Idle when temperatures require • Drawbar pin • Manuals one complete set (service, operators, and parts) as well as E Manuals and monitoring equipment Warranty • Full parts and labor total machine warranty up to 5 years or 3000 hours All travel time and transportation related costs are to be included into warranty • Bidders will have 48 hours to address a warranty call and provide replacement plow equipment in the event of prolonged “out of service” issue. City of Bessemer, Michigan Front End Loader Bid Specifications • Bidders shall provide service options and costs • Copy of warranty shall be enclosed with bid Delivery and training • Fully equipment loader shall be delivered in full by no later than November 1, 2024. • Bidder shall include without cost up to 4 hours of training in operation and function of equipment.