Center-Pivot Backhoe Loader

Littleton Public Schools, located in Arapahoe County, Colorado, is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB #10-25-3) for the procurement of a single Center-Pivot Backhoe Loader to be delivered to their Transportation Services department. The bid seeks a heavy machinery unit with specific technical requirements, including an extendable hoe with a minimum 17.5-foot dig depth, hydraulic thumb, 24-inch backhoe bucket, 1.3 cubic yard loader bucket, minimum 90hp turbo diesel engine, and all-wheel drive capabilities. Potential bidders must submit comprehensive proposals including a total delivery bid with freight, along with a Certificate of Insurance and W-9 form. Key procurement dates include respondent questions due by October 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM, district responses to questions by October 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM, final addenda issued by November 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM, and electronic bids due via BidNet by November 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM. The district reserves multiple rights in the bid process, including the ability to award or not award a contract, select any submitted bid, and choose a bid with higher prices if deemed in the district's best interest.

The procurement opportunity encourages participation from small, minority, and women-owned businesses, demonstrating a commitment to equal opportunity procurement. Insurance requirements for potential vendors include commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, comprehensive automobile liability, and worker's compensation insurance. The bid specifications accommodate quotes from multiple manufacturers, including Case, Caterpillar, and John Deere, with specific model requirements and optional add-ons such as front quick couplers and bucket couplers. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the detailed specifications suggest a substantial investment in municipal heavy equipment. The bid is structured to allow for competitive pricing and technical variability, with the district maintaining significant discretion in vendor selection and contract award. Vendors must submit comprehensive proposals that meet the stringent technical specifications and demonstrate compliance with the district's operational and insurance requirements.