Hydralic Excavator Bid _ 9_12_2024.pdf

This document is an Invitation to Bid for the procurement of hydraulic excavators by the State Department of Transportation. The bid is seeking to purchase an unspecified number of hydraulic excavators for use in various construction projects across the state. The bid requires responses to be submitted by September 12, 2024, and a mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on August 15, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and the term of the contract is for one year with options to renew for up to four additional one-year terms.

The bid document outlines detailed technical specifications for the required excavators, including engine horsepower, operating weight, bucket capacity, and other performance criteria. Pricing is to be submitted on a per-unit basis, with unit pricing held firm for the duration of the contract term. There are no set-aside requirements indicated, and the current incumbent supplier is not specified. Funding for the excavator purchases will be provided through the state's transportation infrastructure budget, with no additional grant or special funding sources mentioned.