2025_11 BOBCAT EXCAVATOR BID PACKET.pdf
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The document is a Request for Bids (RFB # 2025-11) issued by the City of Sandersville's electric department for the procurement of a new Bobcat E35 25HP R-2 series compact excavator. The bid is due on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025 at 3:00 PM, with bids to be submitted to the Purchasing Agent at City Hall. The excavator specifications include a 24.8 HP Tier 4 Diesel Engine, auto-idle functionality, two-speed travel, auxiliary hydraulics, and a comprehensive set of safety features including Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS), Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS), and Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS).
The bid requires three copies of the submission in a sealed envelope, with a total bid amount to be specified by the vendor. The equipment comes with a 12-month full machine warranty and a two-year or 2,000-hour engine and powertrain warranty. Additional options include extended warranty packages. The bid also requires a completed W-9 form, company details, and contact information. The City of Sandersville reserves the right to reject any bids and will select the bid most beneficial to the city's needs, with the final acceptance contingent on the equipment being delivered in a complete and fully operational state.
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2025-11
Request for Bids
RFB # 2025-11
Bobcat Excavator
Due Date: September 16th 2025 at 3:00 PM
CITY OF SANDERSVILLE
REQUEST FOR BIDS
BOBCAT EXCAVATOR
INVITATION TO BID
The City of Sandersville electric department shall be accepting sealed bids from qualified vendors for the purchase a new E35 25HP R-2 series Bobcat compact excavator until 3:00 PM on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025. at which time the bids will be opened and read aloud- Sealed bids shall be submitted to the following:
City of Sandersville
Attn: Travis Fort, Purchasing Agent
141 W. Haynes Street
P.O. Box 71
Sandersville, GA 31082
INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS
Bids shall be submitted on the bid form provided by the City of Sandersville. Bids shall be returned in a sealed envelope clearly marked "BOBCAT EXCAVATOR".
Bidders shall not be permitted to use to their advantage any errors or omissions in the specifications or contract documents. The City of Sandersville reserves the right to issue new instructions or corrections as needed.
If the bidder has any questions concerning the meaning or intent of the specifications, the bidder shall request that an interpretation be made and an addendum be issued by the City, which shall be made available to all bidders. Failure to have requested an addendum shall not relieve the bidder from delivery in accordance with the intent of the specifications.
The City of Sandersville reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive any informalities or technicalities in the bid process and to accept the bid, which in the judgment of the City will be in the best interest of or be most advantageous to the City of Sandersville.
No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of 30 days following the date specified for opening of the bids.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
All prices shall be F.O.B., 120 S. Hospital Road, Sandersville, GA 31082.
The items bid on these specifications shall comply in all respects unless deviations are clearly specified. Should it be determined on delivery that the items bid is deficient in any respect, the bidder or manufacturer shall, at no expense to the City, correct the deficiencies.
All bids shall be accompanied by photos and a sales sheet on the actual item bid and any or all guarantees or warranties must be attached.
SPECIFICATIONS:
24.8 HP
Tier 4 Diesel Engine
Auto-Idle
Auto-Shift, Two-Speed Travel
Auxiliary Hydraulics with Selectable Flow w/ Arm Mounted Flush Face Quick Couplers
Canopy
Includes: Cup Holder, Retractable Seat Belt, Vinyl Suspension
Seat
Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS)- Meets Requirements of
ISO 12117-2: 2008
Tip Over Protective Structure (TOPS) - Meets Requirements of
ISO 12117: 2000
Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS) - Meets
Requirements of ISO 10262:1998
Control Console Locks
Control Pattern Selector Valve (ISO/STD)
Dozer Blade with Float
Engine/Hydraulic Monitor with Shutdown
Fingertip Auxiliary Hydraulic Control
Fingertip Boom Swing Control
Horn
Hydraulic Joystick Controls
Keyed Ignition
LED Work Lights
Lift Eye
Rubber Tracks
Spark Arrestor Exhaust System
Standard Arm
Standard Instrument Panel
Vandalism Protection
X-Change Attachment Mounting System
Telematics with 2-year Machine IQ Basics Subscription +90-Day
Machine IQ Health & Security Trial
Warranty: 2 years, or 2000 hours whichever occurs first
Zero Tail Swing
Cab Package
Included: Cab Package: Enclosed Cab with
HVAC, Standard Instrument Panel, Keyed
Ignition, Cloth Suspension Seat, Travel
Motion Alarm, M3409-P11-C05 1 7,093.59 7,093.59
Long Arm M3409-R03-C02 1 1,700.55 1,700.55
Hydraulic Clamp - X-Change - Long Arm
- Class III w/ Diverter Valve
M3409-R08-C15 1 4,429.44 4,429.44
12" MX3 XCHG TEETH 7323833 1 1,360.52 1,360.52
18" MX3 XCHG TEETH 7323842
WARRANTY:
Full machine warranty of 12 months, unlimited hours
Engine warranty of two years or 2,000 hours
Power train warranty of two years or 2,000 hours
Optional extended warranty for Full Machine
Optional extended warranty for Power train Only
Selection
Bids will be selected based upon criteria established by the City of Sandersville. All bids will be reviewed by city staff and award will be based upon the bid which is determined most beneficial to the city’s needs.
Acceptance of Equipment
The city shall not accept nor make payment of equipment until the unit is delivered in a complete and operational state. The unit must be demonstrated to be fully functional.
BID REQUIREMENTS:
1. The bid must be submitted prior to bid deadline, Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at
3:00pm at which time a bid opening will take place in the City Hall Conference Room, 141 W. Haynes Street, Sandersville, GA 31082.
2. Three (3) copies of the bid shall be delivered in a sealed envelope clearly marked
“BOBCAT EXCAVATOR”. If you are shipping your sealed bid, the shipping envelope must also be clearly marked.
3. Bids shall be delivered to:
City of Sandersville
Attn: Travis Fort, Purchasing Agent
“BOBCAT EXCAVATOR”
P.O. Box 71
141 W. Haynes Street
4. The bid shall include the total cost of the excavator and estimated delivery date to customer.
5. The bid shall include a description of the excavator and warranty provided.
6. The bid should include a completed W-9 Form.
QUESTIONS:
Questions will be answered until Tuesday, September 9th, 2025 by addendum posted on our website at www.sandersvillega.org. Questions must be directed in writing to:
City of Sandersville
Attn: Travis Fort, Purchasing Agent
P.O. Box 71
141 W. Haynes St.
tfort@sandersvillega.org http://www.sandersvillega.org/ mailto:tfort@sandersvillega.org
BID FORM
Electric Dept Bobcat Excavator
Return Date: 3:00 PM, Tuesday, September 16th 2025
Return to: City of Sandersville, Attn: Travis Fort
141 W. Haynes Street, Sandersville, GA 31082
LUMP SUM BID AMOUNT $ ________ ____________
EXPECTED START DATE: _________________________________________
ALL BID FORMS SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:
Company Submitting Bid: ____________________________
Company Address:
Company Phone No: Company Fax No.
Authorized Representative:
Signature _ Date:___________________
Print Name and Title ____________ Phone: _______________
Email address __________________________________________________________________
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