Agricultural Tractor Rental, 2027-2028-Bid No. 2

The North Dakota Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the rental of agricultural tractors for the 2027-2028 period under solicitation number 975-08-26-050-02. The contract involves two primary categories of equipment: tractors without loaders for roadside mowing, with rental periods of approximately seven months (except for the Bismarck District, which is 12 months), and tractors with loaders for mowing, snow blowing, and loading salt or sand, with a 12-month rental period. The term begins on May 1, 2027, and ends on either November 30, 2027, or April 30, 2028, depending on the equipment type. Delivery and training must be provided at various District Headquarters, including Minot, Dickinson, Grand Forks, Williston, and Fargo, with the dealer responsible for all delivery and pickup costs. Award will be made as a split award per item to the responsible offeror providing the lowest priced responsive bid, with a tie-breaking preference given to resident North Dakota offerors. Equipment must include a full warranty, specific seating and braking specifications, and mounting brackets for DOT-furnished safety signage. The contract is firm-fixed price, with overage engine hours paid at a rate specified by the bidder. Successful offerors must be registered in the NDBuys system and comply with the State Purchasing Division Manual, Title VI Assurances, and various non-discrimination and accessibility statutes. Bids must be submitted by October 6, 2026, via the NDBuys portal or in a sealed envelope to the procurement officer in Bismarck.