2026-203 Skid Steer with Mulching Head / Forestry Mulcher

The City of Thomasville, Georgia (located in Terrell County) is seeking sealed bids for the procurement of one new skid steer with mulching head/forestry mulcher for use by its Electric department under Invitation to Bid #2026-203. The equipment must be a manufacturer's standard model currently in production with all standard features, accessories, and warranties included. The skid steer specifications require a minimum 200 horsepower 4-cylinder diesel engine, rubber tracks, variable piston hydraulic system with minimum 50 GPM flow rate, heavy-duty cooling and filtration systems, and an HVAC-equipped sealed cabin with emergency roof escape capability. The mulching attachment must feature sharpenable bolt-on forged blades, a hydraulic push bar, and bolt-in wear liner. All pricing must include material, freight, handling, fees, setup, labor, duties, and complete delivery to the City's Maintenance Shop at 923 Davenport Drive, Thomasville, Georgia 31792, with the unit delivered complete and fueled. Bidders must submit manufacturer specifications and performance data, identify any deviations from specifications, and provide two complete sets of maintenance and repair manuals. Sealed bids must be received by April 8, 2026, at 11:30 AM EST at the City of Thomasville Purchasing Department (111 Victoria Place, Thomasville, Georgia 31792) or mailed to P.O. Box 1540, Thomasville, Georgia 31799, with bids to be opened publicly and read aloud. Bid pricing must remain effective for sixty days after the bid opening, and questions regarding specifications should be directed to Lori McCardle, Purchasing Administrator, at lori.mccardle@thomasville.org.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder qualifications are identified in the procurement documents provided. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, and it specifically notes that the lowest bid will not necessarily be considered the best bid, indicating that evaluation will consider factors beyond price alone. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are mentioned in the solicitation. The contract award value or budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the available documentation, and potential vendors should contact the Purchasing Administrator for clarification on budget parameters if needed.