McKenzie County Road Department - One or More New Diesel Powered Motorgraders - 2026
McKenzie CountyCounty · McKenzie County, ND- Due
- Nov 5, 2026
- 2 days left
- Posted
- Oct 7, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Erica Johnsrud
The 30-second brief
The Board of County Commissioners of McKenzie County, North Dakota, seeks bids for one or more new diesel-powered, articulated, six-wheel drive motorgraders for the Road & Bridge Department. Equipment requirements include a 9.0 L minimum displacement engine, power shift transmission, all-wheel drive, enclosed ROPS cab with A/C, and a minimum 5-year or 5,000-hour full machine warranty. Bids are due by 10:00 AM CT on November 5, 2026, and must include a 5% bid bond, manufacturer's specifications, and a guaranteed repurchase price agreement for years 2 through 5. Submissions should be delivered to the County Auditor/Treasurer's Office located at 201 5th ST NW Suite 543, Watford City, North Dakota.
One or more new diesel-powered, Articulated, Six-wheel drive motorgraders, Operating, Service, Parts, And technical repair manuals, Guaranteed repurchase price-per-machine agreement for years 2 through 5
Purchase price, repurchase price, delivery date, equipment service guarantees, parts and service availability, parts and facility location, specification details, past experience
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Summary
The Board of County Commissioners of McKenzie County, North Dakota, seeks bids for one or more new diesel-powered, articulated, six-wheel drive motorgraders for the Road & Bridge Department.
Equipment requirements include a 9.0 L minimum displacement engine, power shift transmission, all-wheel drive, enclosed ROPS cab with A/C, and a minimum 5-year or 5,000-hour full machine warranty. Bids are due by 10:00 AM CT on November 5, 2026, and must include a 5% bid bond, manufacturer's specifications, and a guaranteed repurchase price agreement for years 2 through 5. Submissions should be delivered to the County Auditor/Treasurer's Office located at 201 5th ST NW Suite 543, Watford City, North Dakota.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
8- Purchase price
- Repurchase price
- Delivery date
- Equipment service guarantees
- Parts and service availability
- Parts and facility location
- Specification details
- Past experience
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
8- One or more new diesel-powered
- Articulated
- Six-wheel drive motorgraders
- Operating
- Service
- Parts
- Technical repair manuals
- Guaranteed repurchase price-per-machine agreement for years 2 through 5
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Bid Bond in the amount of 5% of the total amount bid, specification form furnished by the Auditor/Treasurer's Office, manufacturer's literature/specification material, copies of machine warranty guarantees
- Submit to
- County Auditor/Treasurer's Office, 201 5th ST NW Suite 543, Watford City, North Dakota
- Scope location
- Watford City, North Dakota
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from McKenzie County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 5, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: County Auditor/Treasurer's Office, 201 5th ST NW Suite 543, Watford City, North Dakota. For questions, contact Erica Johnsrud.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including McKenzie County in ND, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Erica Johnsrud. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: One or more new diesel-powered, Articulated, Six-wheel drive motorgraders, Operating, Service, Parts, And technical repair manuals, Guaranteed repurchase price-per-machine agreement for years 2 through 5. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Purchase price, repurchase price, delivery date, equipment service guarantees, parts and service availability, parts and facility location, specification details, past experience" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from McKenzie County?
All active and historical solicitations from McKenzie County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, McKenzie County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 5 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 5, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid Bond in the amount of 5% of the total amount bid, specification form furnished by the Auditor/Treasurer's Office, manufacturer's literature/specification material, copies of machine warranty guara. Review the full document from McKenzie County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Watford City, North Dakota. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.