NIGP 02002: Backhoe (for Farm Tractor)

NIGP 02002 Backhoe (For Farm Tractor) is an Item code describing backhoe attachments and related earth-moving equipment that state and local governments procure for agricultural operations, grounds maintenance, and construction work. State and local agencies are buying backhoes both as standalone attachments to existing tractors and as components of larger equipment packages bundled with new farm tractors, front-end loaders, and finishing implements. The issuing bodies span county governments, city fleet and grounds departments, state wildlife agencies, and agricultural event centers, with Georgia and Texas appearing most frequently in recent solicitations. Counties and municipalities are the dominant buyers, purchasing equipment for parks maintenance, agricultural facilities, construction support, and general fleet operations.

Representative recent activity includes the State of Georgia requesting a 60-month lease on a rubber tire backhoe (RFP 2026-08-001, September 10, 2026 response deadline); Gordon County Board of Commissioners soliciting sealed bids for a 40-horsepower tractor package including a rear-mounted finish mower, front-end loader, forklift attachment, and related implements (sealed bid, August 19, 2026); Terrell County, Georgia issuing RFP 2026-08-003 for a 60-horsepower diesel tractor with mower deck, loader bucket, and backhoe attachment (September 10, 2026); the City of Bainbridge, Georgia requesting bids on one new 101-horsepower utility tractor with Category 2 rear lift and detailed engine and transmission specifications (IFB, June 11, 2026); and the City of San Angelo Fleet Services Department requesting competitive sealed bids for multiple construction equipment items including a backhoe-loader, mini-excavator, excavator, wheel loader, and compactor (May 21, 2026). The Texas Fleet Management Department posted INF20260418 on October 2, 2026 for Buhler Flex Wing Mower Parts II (October 9, 2026 due date), and the City of Valdosta, Georgia issued two separate RFQs for 130-horsepower enclosed-cab tractors in June and July 2026.