NIGP 02002: Backhoe (for Farm Tractor)

NIGP 02002 Backhoe (For Farm Tractor), an Item code, encompasses farm tractor backhoe attachments and related backhoe equipment being solicited by state agencies, county governments, municipalities, and special-purpose districts for heavy equipment fleets and agricultural operations. Recent state and local solicitations under this code reflect demand for both standalone backhoe equipment and integrated attachments paired with tractor purchases, as seen in the City of San Angelo's April 2026 construction equipment procurement (which included a backhoe-loader among multiple heavy equipment units) and the Macon Water Authority's February 2026 sealed-bid solicitation for two new 2026 backhoe trailers. Issuing bodies span county purchasing departments, municipal fleet services, water authorities, and state natural resources agencies; the City of Valdosta, Georgia posted multiple RFQs for enclosed-cab 130HP tractors in June and July 2026, while the City of Bainbridge, Georgia issued an IFB in May 2026 for a new utility tractor with detailed performance and emissions specifications. Activity concentrates in the Southeast and Southwest, with recent opportunities in Georgia (Valdosta, Bainbridge, Macon), Texas (San Angelo, Denton County), and Illinois, alongside single-unit procurements by state environmental and wildlife agencies in Nevada and Illinois.

The City of San Angelo's May 2026 construction equipment RFB (FS0226, due May 21, 2026) included backhoe-loaders among seven equipment categories and specified new, current-year models with factory-installed data monitoring, online fuel and maintenance tracking, and optional extended warranties up to seven years or 4,000 hours, with equipment delivered to San Angelo and multiple contractor awards anticipated. The Macon Water Authority's March 2026 IFB for backhoe trailers (PE33561NONST2026000000047, bid opening March 10, 2026) called for sealed bids on two PITTS TRAILER TA20 units or equivalents meeting 40,000 lbs. capacity, 30-foot length, and specific axle and tire specifications, delivered FOB Destination to Macon. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources posted a January 2026 excavator purchase (26422DNRRESCOB50796, due February 6, 2026), and the State of Illinois procured a single low-profile utility tractor through the James C Helfrich Government Purchasing Cooperative in April 2026 (26422DNRDIRECB52111, due April 28, 2026) with loader attachment, emphasizing EPA-compliant diesel engines and authorized wholesaler-retailer status. Denton County, Texas's April 2026 ITB for heavy equipment (ITB252893, due April 23, 2026) included backhoe loaders among disaster recovery and debris-removal equipment available on a 24/7 basis through May 31, 2027 with optional annual renewals.