Bid Item_ 25_254 Compact Track Loader.pdf

This is a bid specification document from the Augusta, Georgia Procurement Department for a Compact Track Loader for the Central Services Department - Fleet Management Division. The bid (Item #25-254) is due on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 11:00 a.m., with bids to be received and opened electronically via ZOOM. The procurement is for one (1) 2025/2026 model Compact Track Loader with specific technical requirements, including a dual steer front end loader with approximately 11,299 pounds operating weight, a 4-cylinder diesel engine with minimum 96 gross horsepower, and numerous detailed specifications covering basic equipment requirements, powertrain, hydraulic system, electrical system, instrumentation, operator's compartment, tracks, and bucket.

The bid allows for local vendor preference, though the Local Small Business Program Preference is waived for this solicitation due to insufficient certified firms. Bidders must provide guaranteed pricing for the 2025/2026 model year and include comprehensive documentation, including business licenses, non-discrimination statements, and E-Verify affidavits. The successful bidder must provide factory-warranted parts and services within 25 miles of Augusta Fleet Management, offer initial operator training at no cost, and comply with ANSI/SAE safety requirements and EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards. All bids must be submitted with a complete manufacturer's specification packet, and past vendor performance will be considered in the evaluation and award process.