Caterpillar Backhoe Loader

The City of Summerville, Georgia, located in Candler County, is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of one new Caterpillar Model 420 Backhoe Loader through a Request for Bid (RFB) process. The equipment specifications require a 4WD Model 420 backhoe loader with standard features including a 14-foot 4-inch center pivot backhoe, single tilt loader with 4.3-meter capacity, four-speed manual transmission, diesel engine with particulate filter, and comprehensive operator environment features. Bids must be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on March 9, 2026, with all bids remaining valid for 60 business days. Vendors must provide comprehensive bid documentation including sell price, warranty information, service details, extended warranty pricing, delivery price, lead time, and service location and on-site service availability information. Required supporting documentation includes a signed Certificate of Non-Discrimination, E-Verify Compliance Affidavit, SAVE Compliance Affidavit, W-9 form, and Certificate of Insurance with minimum comprehensive general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and per person, plus vehicle liability insurance with minimum combined single limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence. The City will award the contract to the responsive and responsible vendor deemed most qualified, with the City reserving the right to negotiate with top-ranked vendors and reject all bids if necessary. All inquiries regarding the RFB must be submitted by February 25, 2026, to the Water & Sewer Director at 706-936-6084 or cmiller@summervillega.org.

The RFB contains no specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidder participation based on organization type or disadvantaged enterprise status, meaning the procurement is open to all responsive and responsible vendors. No bid bond is required for submission, reducing the barrier to entry for potential bidders. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the procurement documentation, and there are no integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology mentioned. The RFB does not specify an anticipated award value or budget range for the procurement. The equipment is to be delivered to 246 Vitality Lane, Summerville, Georgia 30747, and all contracts shall be governed by Georgia state law. The City makes no commitment to award a contract, pay bid preparation costs, or procure the equipment, reserving complete discretion in its purchasing decisions.