Bid_20_26 (1) One 2025 Or Newer Mini Excavato.pdf

This is an Invitation to Bid issued by the City of Valdosta, Georgia Purchasing Department for the procurement of one 2025 or newer mini excavator. Bid #20-26 is open for submission with a bid opening date of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 10:40 a.m. EST. Sealed proposals must be submitted to the Purchasing Department located at 216 E. Central Avenue, Second Floor, Valdosta, Georgia 31601, with the bid number clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. The specifications detail minimum requirements for the mini excavator including an enclosed cab with HVAC, a minimum 3.3L turbo charged 55 HP diesel engine, 20 GPM hydraulic pump at 3045 PSI, hydraulic actuated thumb and angle blade, arm digging force of 6446 lbf, bucket digging force of 10261 lbf, dig depth of 13.1 feet, dump height of 14.3 feet, reach at ground level of 20.5 feet, rubber tracks, and overall dimensions of 218.3 inches length, 77.2 inches width, and 100.1 inches height. The equipment must include quick disconnect 24-inch toothed trenching bucket with 3.8 cubic feet capacity and 48-inch grading bucket with 5.1 cubic feet capacity, owners and parts manual, and a five-year/5000-hour full coverage warranty with zero deductible on parts and labor. Delivery must be FOB Valdosta, Georgia 31601 and ready for operation.

Pricing shall be effective at the date of delivery, with no "ASAP" delivery dates acceptable if a maximum delivery date is specified in the specifications. All shipping is FOB Valdosta, GA 31601 and included in the total price unless otherwise stated. The City reserves the right to accept any or all bids or to choose the bid considered in its best interest and to reject all bids or waive technicalities. Awards totaling greater than $25,000 require approval by the City of Valdosta Mayor and Council. The contract incorporates cooperative procurement provisions allowing piggyback purchases by other government entities for 12 months following the award date under the same prices, terms, and conditions. Bidders must submit a Non-Collusion Affidavit, Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act Affidavit, and E-Verify documentation with their proposals. Product build sheets and literature are mandatory with bids; any submission without a build sheet will be deemed non-compliant. Federal and state taxes are not applicable to Georgia municipalities under United States Code Title 26 and Georgia Exemption Certificate Number 3-465-686-300-1.