12-25 (1) New Bobcat S770 Skid Steer Loader with Combination Bucket

The City of Valdosta, Georgia is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB #12-25) for a new Bobcat S770 Skid Steer Loader with a combination bucket, with sealed bids due on February 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The procurement requires a skid steer loader with specific technical specifications, including a minimum 92 HP diesel engine, 3,350-pound rated operating capacity, and a 72" 4-in-1 combination bucket. The equipment must have a minimum 6,700-pound tipping load, travel speeds between 7.0-12.0 mph, and include a ROPS/FOPS protected enclosed cab with air conditioning and heating. Bidders must provide an all-inclusive price FOB Valdosta, GA, covering delivery, machine costs, and training. The bid requires submission of a non-collusion affidavit, Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act affidavit, and a completed proposal form that includes the vendor's E-Verify number and W-9. The City of Valdosta reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and will make the final purchase decision if the total exceeds $25,000.

The solicitation includes cooperative procurement provisions that allow other government entities to piggyback on this contract for 12 months following the award. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The equipment must come with a minimum 60-month/2,000-hour warranty and be compatible with a PALADIN Asphalt Grinder. While no incumbent vendor is identified, the bid specifies 12X16.5, 12-ply standard duty tires operational in dirt as a mandatory requirement. The procurement documents do not specify a precise budget range, but the requirement for Mayor and Council approval for purchases over $25,000 suggests a potential contract value within that threshold. Interested vendors must submit sealed bids directly to the City of Valdosta Purchasing Department at 216 E. Central Ave, 2nd Floor, Valdosta, GA 31601, with no electronic or faxed bids accepted.