Conservation/WL/D5-John Deere Loader attachment

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the purchase and installation of a John Deere 620R loader attachment for a John Deere 6105M tractor. The contract is being procured by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and is limited to vendors located within 200 miles of Spanish Fort, Alabama in Baldwin County. The loader must include the mounting frame, three-function hoses and parts, and a 2450mm global heavy-duty bucket with grapple brackets. This is an "all or none" award, with no partial bids accepted. Pricing should include both the parts and installation labor at the vendor's shop. Responses are due by August 14, 2024 and must be submitted electronically through the Alabama Buys procurement platform.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside requirements or designations. There are also no details provided regarding incumbent suppliers, existing infrastructure, or budget ranges. The evaluation criteria focus on cost realism and reasonableness, with the State reserving the right to request additional documentation from suppliers.