2-25 (1) New Bobcat S770 Skid Steer Loader with Bucket & Grapple

The City of Valdosta, Georgia, is seeking bids for Invitation to Bid #2-25 to procure one new Bobcat S770 Skid Steer Loader with an 80" bucket and 72" root grapple for municipal operations. The procurement requires a regular production model skid steer loader with specific technical specifications, including a minimum 92 HP diesel engine, 3350-pound rated operating capacity, ROPS/FOPS protection, air conditioning, and heating. Vendors must submit a comprehensive bid package that includes a completed proposal form, non-collusion affidavit, Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act affidavit, W-9 form, and E-Verify documentation. The bid is scheduled for opening on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with sealed bids due at the City of Valdosta Purchasing Department located at 216 E. Central Ave, 2nd Floor, Valdosta, GA 31601. Any deviations from the specifications must be clearly marked and included with the bid submission, and the equipment must come with a minimum 60-month/2000-hour warranty.

The solicitation includes provisions for cooperative procurement, allowing other government entities to piggyback on the purchase for 12 months following the award date. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the bid documents. The final purchase decision will be made by the Valdosta Mayor and Council if the total exceeds $25,000, and the city reserves the right to accept or reject any bids or make decisions deemed in the best interest of the city. While no specific budget range is provided, the procurement is for a single piece of equipment with delivery included (FOB Valdosta, GA) and requires vendor-provided training. The bid documents specify that no electronic or faxed bids will be accepted, and all submissions must be in sealed format. The procurement is being managed by Teresa Davis, the Purchasing Agent, who will oversee the bid process and evaluation.