2026_203 SKID STEER WITH MULCHING HEAD_FOREST.pdf

City of Thomasville, Georgia

Invitation to Bid (ITB) #2026-203 for

ONE (1) SKID STEER WITH MULCHING HEAD /

FORESTRY MULCHER

Issued Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Issued By: City of Thomasville 111 Victoria Place Thomasville, GA 31792

Inquiries: Lori McCardle Purchasing Administrator City of Thomasville lori.mccardle@thomasville.org

Proposals Due: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:30 AM EST mailto:lori.mccardle@thomasville.org

ITB #2026-203 FOR

ONE (1) SKID STEER WITH MULCHING HEAD / FORESTRY MULCHER

OPENING

April 8, 2026

AT 11:30 AM EST

Sealed bids will be received at the City of Thomasville, Purchasing Department, located at 111 Victoria Place, Thomasville, Georgia, 31792, or mailed to P.O. Box 1540, Thomasville, Georgia, 31799, until 11:30 AM, EST, on April 8, 2026, for the purchase of ONE (1) SKID STEER WITH MULCHING HEAD / FORESTRY MULCHER to be utilized by the Electric department.

Bid shall be made on blanks furnished, placed in a sealed envelope clearly marked “ITB #2026- 203: ONE (1) SKID STEER WITH MULCHING HEAD / FORESTRY MULCHER”, by the opening date and time and mailed or hand-delivered to reach the Purchasing Department on or before the appointed time.

All persons and entities submitting bids are hereby notified that the City of Thomasville reserves the right to seek new bids to accept or reject any or all bids, in part or in whole, to waive minor irregularities, technicalities, and/or informalities in proposing, and to award a contract in part or as a whole as deemed to be in the best interest of The City of Thomasville.

The City of Thomasville gives further notice that the lowest bid will not necessarily be considered the best bid, and the City reserves the right to select the bid deemed to be in the best interests of the City. If no acceptable bid is received The City of Thomasville also reserves the right to re-bid at its sole

Bids and all addendums are available on the internet at www.thomasville.org . Click the WORK link and under the heading labeled “Doing Business with the City” click the link labeled “Bid Opportunities”.

The bids will be opened publicly and read aloud at the scheduled time in the Purchasing Department located at 111 Victoria Place, Thomasville, Georgia, 31792. Bid pricing should remain effective for sixty

(60) days after the bid opening.

Questions regarding the specifications of this bid should be emailed to lori.mccardle@thomasville.org.

Contact with City of Thomasville personnel regarding this solicitation, other than inquiries to the specific Procurement Agent noted above may be grounds for elimination from the selection process.

http://www.thomasville.org/ mailto:lori.mccardle@thomasville.org

It shall be the intent of these specifications to describe the minimum requirements of a complete SKID STEER WITH MULCHING HEAD / FORESTRY MULCHER. The equipment shall be new and the manufacturer’s standard model in current production, including all standard features, accessories and warranties. The equipment shall meet the minimum specifications and requirements listed below.

These specifications are intended to establish the class of products required, therefore, only deviations which do not affect form, fit or function of the equipment will be considered, and such considerations shall be at the sole discretion of the City. The specifications are describing and stating the minimum capacities, materials, and qualities of equipment needed and required to perform a certain job. All bid offers that meet the intent of the specifications will be given full consideration. In all cases where the equipment offered does not meet the requirements as specified, the variance must be pointed out in the bid submission to permit full review and consideration. Bidder is required to furnish a copy of the manufacture specification and performance data for the specialized unit submitted for bid.

Bid below the total price to provide the products as indicated in this detailed listing. The total for each bid line must include material, freight, handling, fees, set-up fees, labor, duties, and all other costs that might be associated with an order for each item quantity, delivered to City of Thomasville Maintenance Shop located at 923 Davenport Drive, Thomasville, GA 31792.

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Design: The unit shall be of the latest manufacture, of current design and production.

The specialized unit shall be fully assembled with modifications made to enable the unit to function reliably and efficiently for sustained operation. Unit purchased shall be designed to permit accessibility for maintenance and repair purposes with minimal disturbance to applicable components or assemblies.

2. Manuals: The dealer shall be required to supply the unit at the time of delivery with two

(2) complete sets (in English), maintenance, repair, drivability, parts and add-on equipment manuals. It would be preferable to receive manuals in “CD” format where available.

3. Equipment: In all cases where the manufacture has a selection of equipment considered either standard or heavy-duty, such as cooling systems, suspension, engine, transmissions and so forth, the unit being purchased shall be quoted and noted to be delivered with such heavy-duty items being included.

4. Safety: Complete unit shall meet or exceed current Federal and “DOT” standards per manufacture, unless otherwise noted in bid proposal.

5. Repair Parts: Equipment offered shall have established sources offering a full line of spare/repair parts available to purchaser.

6. Delivery: The unit shall be delivered complete with a full tank of fuel. No vendor or dealer advertising logos or decals shall be affixed to the unit prior to delivery. The unit is to undergo pre-delivery inspection by the vendor/dealer.

SKID STEER WITH MULCHING HEAD / FORESTRY MULCHER SPECIFICATIONS

SKID STEER ENGINE SPECS: COMPLY EXCEPTION VALUE

1. Fuel type: Diesel

2. Cylinders: 4

3. Horsepower: Minimum 200 HP

4. Fuel tank capacity

SKID STEER TRAVEL: COMPLY EXCEPTION VALUE

5. Track Type: Rubber

6. Track Width

7. Forward and Reverse MPH

8. High Speed Forward and Reverse MPH

9. Tipping Load

SKID STEER HYDRAULIC SYSTEM: COMPLY EXCEPTION VALUE

10. Type: Variable Piston

11. Pump Flow Type: High Flow

12. Flow Rate (min): 50 GPM

13. Number of Hydraulic Pumps

14. Aux Pump Flow Rate

15. Quick Attach Hydraulic Couplers

16. Hydraulic Reservoir Capacity

SKID STEER FILTRATION: COMPLY EXCEPTION VALUE

17. High Pressure Filters

18. Remote Charge Filter

SKID STEER COOLING SYSTEM: COMPLY EXCEPTION VALUE

19. Heavy Duty Triple Bypass Radiator

20. Heavy Duty ATAC, Reversing Fans

SKID STEER CONTROLS: COMPLY EXCEPTION VALUE

21. Master Cutoff Switch

22. In Cab Controls with Display Engine and Hydraulic Diagnostics

SKID STEER CABIN/BODY: COMPLY EXCEPTION VALUE

23. Robust Engine/Service Doors

24. Aftertreatment Chamber separate from engine compartment

25. HVAC System

26. Emergency Escape: Roof

27. Sealed Cabin

OVERALL DIMENSIONS (INCLUDING ATTACHMENT): COMPLY EXCEPTION VALUE

28. Length

29. Overall Width

30. Height

31. Ground Clearance

32. Approx. Max Weight: 20,000

MULCHING ATTACHMENT SPECS: COMPLY EXCEPTION VALUE

33. Approx. Min. Carrier Power

34. Cutting Width

35. Cutting Distance from Ground Level

36. Number of Blades on Rotor

37. Optimal Target Material Diameter

38. Exterior Width

39. Exterior Height (with Pushbar)

40. Exterior Height (without Pushbar)

41. Exterior Depth (with Pushbar)

42. Exterior Depth (without Pushbar)

43. Rotor Diameter

MULCHING ATTACHMENT SPECS: COMPLY EXCEPTION VALUE

44. Weight, typical (estimated)

MULCHING HEAD HYDRAULIC SYSTEM: COMPLY EXCEPTION VALUE

45. Number and Type of Hydraulic Motor

46. Max Hydraulic Motor Size, CC

47. Max. Motor Torque (t max at Vg max), lbs.-ft

48. Required Continuous Flow, GPM

49. Operating Pressure

50. Rotating Speed, REV/MIN

51. Pressure Line I.D.

52. Return Line I.D.

53. Drain Line I.D.

FEATURES: COMPLY EXCEPTION VALUE

54. Sharpenable Bolt-On Forged Blades

55. Hydraulic Push bar

56. Bolt-In Wear Liner

P. O. Box 1540 • Thomasvil le, GA 31799 • 229 - 227 - 7001 • www. t homasvil le . org

ITB #2026-203 FOR

ONE (1) SKID STEER WITH MULCHING HEAD / FORESTRY MULCHER

OPENING

April 8, 2026

AT 11:30 AM EST

The undersigned hereby declares that they have carefully examined the City of Thomasville specifications for ONE (1) SKID STEER WITH MULCHING HEAD / FORESTRY MULCHER and will provide the item of equipment and supporting materials called for in accordance with the specifications, delivered, tested and ready for use for the below offered price.

Complete SKID STEER WITH MULCHING HEAD / FORESTRY MULCHER per unit specified:

• List manufacturer, model and year of the Skid Steer with Mulching Head being offered:

• Terms, conditions and length of warranty for Skid Steer with Mulching Head being offered:

• Terms, conditions and length of Extended warranty for Skid Steer with Mulching Head being offered:

• Delivery time to the City of Thomasville:

Attach manufacturer specifications and warranty for the unit being offered.

List any and all other exceptions or variations for the units being offered from the specifications as written:

Signature Date

Vendor Phone

Address

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