Compact Track Loader Purchase

Effingham County is requesting sealed proposals for the purchase of a Bobcat T76 T4 compact track loader or equivalent under RFQ 22-25-004, with proposals due September 3, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. All interested parties must submit an email to abruton@effinghamcounty.org by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 23, 2021 to be eligible for bid submission; the county will not accept proposals from firms that have not submitted the required interest email.

The loader must feature a 74 horsepower turbocharged diesel engine meeting EPA Tier 4 emissions standards, 2,900-pound rated operating capacity, 10,250-pound operating weight, joystick control, air conditioning, cab heater, operating lights, two-speed travel capability to 9.2 mph, hydraulic bucket positioning, and Bob-Tach attachment system. Bidders must submit pricing for the base unit and itemize costs separately for optional attachments and packages: P69 Performance Package (seven-pin control, high flow, bucket positioning, automatic ride control, reversing fan); C68 Comfort Package (enclosed cab with HVAC, touchscreen with radio and Bluetooth, heated air ride seat, premium LED lights, rear camera); 17.7-inch rubber tracks; mulcher with protective forestry package (laminated polycarbonate door, light guards, coupler guard, falling object protection); 80-inch heavy duty bucket; pallet fork frame; hydraulic soil conditioner; 72-inch grapple; and 4-inch chain trencher. A 2-year/2,000-hour comprehensive warranty is required; bidders must clarify whether travel time and mileage charges are included or itemize separately, as coverage costs range from $500 to $20,000.

Submitting bidders must provide W-9 forms, business licenses, certificates of insurance (minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence for commercial general liability), E-Verify compliance affidavits, non-collusion affidavits, and certifications regarding debarment, drug-free workplace status, and non-discrimination. Questions are due August 23, 2021; responses will be posted as addenda by August 27, 2021. The contract was awarded to Flint Equipment on September 21, 2021 at $118,732.64.