NIGP 76003: Backhoe

NIGP 76003 Backhoe, an Item code, encompasses the procurement of backhoe loaders and backhoe trailers by state and local governments for roadway maintenance, water utility operations, and general construction support. Recent solicitations show municipalities and county departments purchasing both new backhoe equipment (with 2026 model specifications) and used equipment with trade-in valuations, alongside competitive procurement for heavy equipment leasing spanning multi-year terms. The issuing-body mix includes county boards of supervisors and commissioners (Butts County, Barrow County, Floyd County Water Department, Macon Water Authority), municipal departments (City of Summerville, City of Tybee Island), school districts (Emanuel County Schools, Oscoda Area Schools), and regional authorities. Georgia dominates the recent activity—six solicitations across Summerville, Floyd County, Butts County, Macon Water Authority, and Emanuel County Schools—with secondary activity in California, Michigan, Mississippi, and Pennsylvania reflecting broad geographic spread across state and local procurement.

Representative recent opportunities include the City of Summerville, Georgia issuing a Request for Bid for one new Caterpillar Model 420 Backhoe Loader with bids due March 9, 2026, requesting comprehensive bid documentation on price, warranty, service location, and extended warranty options; Butts County Board of Commissioners soliciting a five-year fair market lease covering one backhoe among eight heavy equipment categories with bids due April 7, 2026, requiring new current-model equipment operational by July 1, 2026; and Macon Water Authority requesting sealed bids for two new 2026 backhoe trailers (PITTS TRAILER TA20 units or equivalent) with bids due March 10, 2026, specifying 40,000 lb. capacity, dual 22,500 lb. axles, and detailed steel construction standards. Smaller jurisdictions like Oscoda Area Schools, Michigan issued an Invitation to Bid for one backhoe and one snow pusher attachment with bids due March 18, 2026. Award criteria typically emphasize price competitiveness, equipment specifications compliance, delivery timelines, warranty coverage, and proximity of authorized service centers; set-asides and preference programs are absent from these solicitations, leaving the market open to all qualified vendors meeting equipment and insurance requirements.