NIGP 76023: Earth Movers, Motorized

NIGP 76023 Earth Movers, Motorized, an Item code, encompasses single pieces of heavy earthmoving equipment that state and local governments procure for construction, maintenance, and land-management work. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring crawler dozers with specialized capabilities, mini excavators in the 10,000–20,000 lb range, and track-type tractors with GPS integration and low-ground-pressure undercarriage for utility work, equipment maintenance, and infrastructure projects. Issuing bodies include state departments (Illinois Office of Water Resources, Florida Department of Military Affairs), county boards of supervisors (Covington County and Rankin County, Mississippi; Terrell County, Georgia), transit and turnpike authorities (Kansas Turnpike Authority), and municipalities (City of Marietta, Georgia; Santa Clara County). The Illinois Office of Water Resources and Rankin County Board of Supervisors appear as repeat buyers in the recent opportunity stream, with multiple solicitations posted within the same timeframe.

Recent activity concentrates in the South and Midwest, with notable procurement in Illinois, Georgia, Mississippi, Kansas, and Florida. Representative recent opportunities include the Illinois Office of Water Resources requesting bids on a crawler dozer with low-ground-pressure capabilities under IFB 27-422DNR-WTRRE-B-54392 due October 27, 2026; Terrell County, Georgia posting RFP 2026-08-004 for a 19,000–20,000 lb mini excavator with attachments due September 10, 2026; the Kansas Turnpike Authority issuing RFQ #8329 for a mini excavator with specified horsepower and digging depth parameters due August 14, 2026; and Rankin County, Mississippi conducting a two-stage procurement for new track-type tractors with 30,882 lb minimum GVWR, GPS integration, and a reverse-auction pricing phase (Bid Number 26-300-12, unpriced proposals due May 28, 2026, reverse auction June 4, 2026). Specifications across solicitations emphasize EPA Tier 4 final diesel engines, factory-installed options, delivery within 30–45 days, and performance warranties ranging from 48 months to one year with guaranteed buyback provisions. Illinois Business Preference, Domestic Product Preference, and Georgia set-aside participation requirements apply in their respective jurisdictions where cited.