Caterpillar Wheel Loader

The City of Summerville, Georgia is issuing a Request for Bid (RFB) to procure a new Caterpillar Model 910 Wheel Loader, with sealed bids due by 2:00 p.m. on May 19, 2026, at City Hall, 120 Georgia Ave., Summerville, Georgia 30747. The equipment is to be delivered to 470 Red Oak Rd, Summerville, Georgia 30747. The specified wheel loader must include a C3.6 Stage V engine, Hi Rimpull powertrain, 12 MPH capability, demand hydraulics, high lift coupler, deluxe cab with air conditioning, 15.5 R25 MX tires, standard weather package, bucket, forks, rear view camera, and LED lighting. Bidders must submit comprehensive proposals that include the sale price, all warranty information, service information, extended warranty pricing, delivery costs, lead time, service locations, and on-site service availability. All bids must remain valid for 60 business days following submission. Required bid documentation includes a signed bid, Certificate of Non-Discrimination, E-Verify Compliance Affidavit, SAVE Compliance Affidavit, W-9 form, Certificate of Insurance, and Contractor Affidavits for any subcontractors, with no bid bond required. Vendor selection will be based on qualification and best value analysis, where price is a consideration but not the sole determining factor. Inquiries regarding the RFB must be submitted by May 12, 2026, to the Wastewater Superintendent at 706-936-1071 or jkeen@summervillega.org.

The successful vendor must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance 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 RFB does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular categories of organizations such as disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or women-owned businesses. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information has been provided in the solicitation documents. The contract opportunity does not reference specific budget or award values; pricing will be determined through the competitive bidding process and evaluation of submitted bids. The City of Summerville reserves the right to reject all bids, cancel the solicitation, negotiate contract terms, make partial or split awards, and engage in discussions with responsive vendors for clarification purposes.