Wheel Loader, 2.5 CY

The North Dakota Department of Transportation is seeking a single four‑wheel‑drive articulated wheel loader (2.5 CY capacity) to be delivered to Dickinson, ND. The contract is firm‑fixed‑price, limited to North Dakota‑resident vendors, and will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bid. The solicitation includes optional line‑item pricing for buy‑back guarantees, on‑board scale systems, automatic greasing, trade‑in credits, and extended price contracts for future units. Bidders must provide full warranty, training, insurance, and non‑discrimination certifications, and must register in the state’s NDBuys portal. • One articulated wheel loader (2.5 CY) with detailed performance specs (≥ 140 HP, Tier IV‑/EPA‑compliant, 22 mph max forward). • Delivery FOB Destination to Dickinson, ND, with mandatory on‑site training within 30 days of delivery. • Optional add‑ons (buy‑back, scale, greasing, trade‑in, price extensions) must be priced separately. • Bids due by 02:00 PM CT on 1 Sep 2026; questions due by 25 Aug 2026.