Skid Steer for Jeehdeez'a Elementary School

The Bureau of Indian Education is soliciting quotes for a skid steer loader to be delivered to Jeehdeez'a Elementary School in Pinon, Arizona. The procurement specifically requires a Bobcat S770 T4 skid steer loader or equivalent, featuring a 92 HP Turbo Tier 4 Diesel Engine, automatic air intake heater, high flow hydraulics, back-up alarm, interlock control system, and various operator comfort features. The equipment will support ongoing maintenance and maintenance projects at the school, which is located in a remote area with limited outside resources. Vendors must submit both a technical volume demonstrating capabilities and specifications and a price volume with a completed pricing schedule for evaluation. The solicitation was posted on September 2, 2025, with quotes due by September 9, 2025, and delivery required by December 31, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a 100% set-aside for Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise (ISBEE) vendors, restricting competition to qualifying Native American-owned businesses. The contract structure is a single firm fixed-price purchase order for one skid steer loader unit. No current contractors or incumbents are identified in the solicitation materials. The equipment will be delivered to and used at Jeehdeez'a Elementary School in Pinon, Arizona, where it will serve as an essential piece of equipment for school personnel to maintain the facility and grounds. The remote location of the school emphasizes the importance of having reliable, self-sufficient maintenance equipment on-site.