Backhoe Loader

The New Hampshire Department of Administrative Services, Division of Procurement and Support Services, is requesting bids for one 2027 model-year backhoe loader under Bid 29-27, with bids due September 8, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Questions are due by September 3, 2026. The equipment will be delivered to the DNCR Trails Bureau in Pittsburg, New Hampshire within 90 days of purchase order receipt.

The specification is a John Deere 410 P Backhoe Loader with detailed engine, transmission, hydraulic, and operator-station requirements. The machine must feature a four-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine (minimum 4.5 liter displacement, 116 hp) certified to EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage IV emissions standards; a powershift transmission with Autoshift control and mechanical front-wheel drive with traction control; and hydrostatic power steering with emergency manual mode. The backhoe boom must achieve standard digging depth of at least 15 feet 11 inches with an extendable dipperstick of no less than 4 feet, and the loader must lift at least 7,355 lbs at full height with a 1.5 cubic yard bucket. The operator cab must be sealed with air conditioning and heating, mounted on isolation ROPS/FOPS design, and equipped with an air-suspended heated and vented seat with adjustable armrests and lumbar support, plus a touch-screen multi-language digital monitor with diagnostic capabilities. The fuel tank must hold at least 34 gallons and a DEF tank at least 3.6 gallons. Optional equipment includes a 48-inch hydraulic tilt ditching bucket, factory radio with Bluetooth, rear camera, auxiliary hydraulics, and cold climate packages.

Pricing must include all delivery costs, attachments, documentation, spare parts, and extended warranty coverage. The successful vendor must provide comprehensive extended warranty with minimum coverage of 3,000 operating hours or 60 months (whichever occurs first) with $200 maximum deductible, covering all parts, labor, shipping, and expenses. Bid prices must remain firm for the entire contract period with no surcharges or fuel charges permitted. Payment terms are net 30 days via ACH transfer following invoice receipt and agency acceptance. Vendors must submit manufacturer specifications, a completed Vendor Application Package, and comply with New Hampshire statutes and environmentally preferable purchasing requirements. The State reserves the right to reject any or all bids, award by item or portion thereof, or terminate the contract with 30 days' written notice.