Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1.1 The City of Lincoln is soliciting bids for Front End Loaders to assist in snow removal services from city streets. 1.2 Contractor shall furnish loader(s) and operator(s) for the purpose of loading/moving snow for the City of Lincoln during the winter season beginning on or about November 15th and ending on or about May 1st. 1.2.1 Services may be required outside of these dates and Contractor agrees to provide services as needed. 1.3 The city intends to enter into a contract for a one (1) year term with the option to renew for up to three (3) additional one (1) year terms. 1.3.1 If the Contractor agrees to renewal, size of loader/s and number of loaders will be verified each year at time of renewal. 1.3.2 Price must remain firm during the initial contract term. 1.4 Bidder shall submit bid documents and all supporting material via e-bid. 1.4.1 Contractor may bid as many loaders that meet the requirements of this specification; however, a new Line Item must be completed for each loader proposed. 1.4.2 To submit a bid, Vendors must be registered with the City of Lincoln/Lancaster County Purchasing Department. 1.4.2.1 To register, go to the City of Lincoln website; lincoln.ne.gov 1.4.2.2 Click on “Online Bids” link; 1.4.2.3 Click on “Supplier Registration”; and 1.4.2.4 Follow instructions to complete. 1.5 All inquiries regarding these specifications shall be directed via e-mail or faxed written request to Sharon Mulder, Asst. Purchasing Agent (smulder@lincoln.ne.gov). 1.5.1 These inquiries and/or responses shall be distributed to prospective bidders electronically as an addenda. 1.5.2 The Purchasing Office shall only reply to written inquiries received within five (5) calendar days of bid opening. 1.5.3 No direct contact is allowed between Vendor and other city staff throughout the bid process. 1.5.3.1 Failure to comply with this directive may result in Vendor bid being rejected
