Morgan County Request for Proposal 2026-1119-002 - Trailer Mounted Vacuum Excavator
Morgan CountyCounty · Morgan County, CO- Due
- Nov 18, 2026
- 16 days left
- Posted
- Oct 26, 2026
The 30-second brief
Morgan County requests proposals for a brand new trailer-mounted vacuum excavator, such as Vermeer VX50 or Ditch Witch HX50 models or equivalent. Required specifications include a liquid-cooled diesel engine with a minimum of 49 HP, 30-gallon fuel tank, 1000 CFM vacuum blower, 4-inch diameter suction hose, 5 GPM water pump with 3000 PSI, 400-gallon freshwater tank, 800-gallon debris/spoil tank, 6-inch drain valve, multi-stage filtration, rear door with full perimeter seal, tank dump and in-tank wash down, remote hydraulic boom, and arrow board. Additional requirements specify 20,000 GVWR tandem axle, electric brakes, steel wheels, remote or hand-held control for tank dump and vacuum functions with emergency stop, integrated hose storage, centralized service points, and DOT lighting. Submittals are due by November 18, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. MST via BidNet, email to [email protected], hand delivery, or mail to the Board of County Commissioners in Fort Morgan, Colorado. Questions are due by November 12, 2026. A 5% preference may be granted to local businesses.
Quality of product, past experience, qualifications, services offered, warranties, maintenance considerations, long-range costs, delivery
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Summary
Morgan County requests proposals for a brand new trailer-mounted vacuum excavator, such as Vermeer VX50 or Ditch Witch HX50 models or equivalent.
Required specifications include a liquid-cooled diesel engine with a minimum of 49 HP, 30-gallon fuel tank, 1000 CFM vacuum blower, 4-inch diameter suction hose, 5 GPM water pump with 3000 PSI, 400-gallon freshwater tank, 800-gallon debris/spoil tank, 6-inch drain valve, multi-stage filtration, rear door with full perimeter seal, tank dump and in-tank wash down, remote hydraulic boom, and arrow board. Additional requirements specify 20,000 GVWR tandem axle, electric brakes, steel wheels, remote or hand-held control for tank dump and vacuum functions with emergency stop, integrated hose storage, centralized service points, and DOT lighting. Submittals are due by November 18, 2026, at 4:00 P.M. MST via BidNet, email to [email protected], hand delivery, or mail to the Board of County Commissioners in Fort Morgan, Colorado. Questions are due by November 12, 2026. A 5% preference may be granted to local businesses.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
8- Quality of product
- Past experience
- Qualifications
- Services offered
- Warranties
- Maintenance considerations
- Long-range costs
- Delivery
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Cover Letter
- Proposal Reply Form
- Complete Project Schedule
- References Form
- Submit to
- https://www.bidnetdirect.com / [email protected]
- Scope location
- Fort Morgan, CO
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Morgan County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 18, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.bidnetdirect.com / [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Morgan County in CO, 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 RFP 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.
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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: "Quality of product, past experience, qualifications, services offered, warranties, maintenance considerations, long-range costs, delivery" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Morgan County?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 18, 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 RFP?
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: Cover Letter, Proposal Reply Form, Complete Project Schedule, References Form. Review the full document from Morgan 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: Fort Morgan, CO. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.