NIGP 76003: Backhoe

NIGP 76003 Backhoe, an Item code, encompasses the purchase of backhoe loaders and mini excavators by state and local governments for fleet operations, roadway and utility maintenance, and construction support. State and local buyers under this code are purchasing new equipment—typically John Deere 310P backhoe loaders, mini excavators in the 10,000-20,000 pound range, and specialized variants with hydraulic attachments such as buckets, clamps, and blades. Recent solicitations show buyers specifying precise operational standards: digging depths of 11–13 feet for compact units, gross horsepower ranges of 30–40 for mini excavators, and factory-installed cabs with temperature control and removable attachments. Issuing bodies span county transportation and fleet departments, state equipment-procurement agencies, municipal public works divisions, and specialized authorities such as turnpike commissions. Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners, the State of Georgia (through Terrell County and direct state channels), the City of Valdosta, and the Kansas Turnpike Authority appear as repeat or recent buyers under this code.

Activity concentrates in Georgia and Florida, with secondary procurement in Kansas and Mississippi. Recent representative opportunities include Hillsborough County's ITB 2700008 for one John Deere 310P backhoe loader as part of a $900,500 mixed-fleet purchase due October 30, 2026; the State of Georgia's RFP 2026-08-004 for a 19,000–20,000 pound mini excavator with attachments, due September 10, 2026; the State of Georgia's RFP 2026-08-001 for a 60-month lease on a rubber-tire backhoe, due September 10, 2026; and the Kansas Turnpike Authority's RFQ #8329 for one new mini excavator with specifications for 30–40 net horsepower and 10,000–12,000 pound operating weight, due August 14, 2026. Buyers typically impose new-equipment-only requirements (no pre-owned units), mandate factory warranties, require delivery F.O.B. to specified locations within 365 days, and specify compliance with manufacturer standards and E-Verify protocols. Equipment leasing and one-time purchases both appear in current solicitations, though outright purchase dominates the recent activity block.