Heavy Duty Tracked Excavator

The State of Nevada Purchasing Division, acting on behalf of the Nevada Division of Forestry, is soliciting competitive bids for a new 2024 Heavy Duty Tracked Excavator. The procurement specifically requires a brand new LinkBelt 210X4 excavator with comprehensive technical specifications, including a 9'8" heavy-duty arm, 18'8" heavy-duty boom, and an Isuzu AR-4HK1X Final Tier 4 turbocharged diesel engine. The equipment must meet strict requirements, such as ROPS and FOPS Level 1 certification, remote care capabilities, and specific attachment configurations including a hydraulic quick coupler and Pro-Link hydraulic thumb. Vendors must provide detailed documentation including parts catalogs, shop manuals, operator's manuals, and training materials. The solicitation requires a pre-build meeting within two weeks of bid award, comprehensive pre-delivery service, and mandatory training consisting of four hours of mechanical instruction and four hours of operator training at the end user's location. The bid was posted on January 7, 2025, with proposals due by February 5, 2025, and vendors must submit their quotes through the NevadaEPro online procurement system.

The procurement includes a 5% bid preference for Nevada-based businesses that can certify a majority of goods are produced in the state, with additional preferences for veteran-owned businesses on contracts between $50,000-$500,000. There are specific restrictions on equipment eligibility, with only new equipment accepted - used, refurbished, demo, prototype, or gray market equipment will be automatically disqualified. The excavator must come with a warranty of 5 years or 5000 hours and have specific performance characteristics, including 160 HP net horsepower, 45,200 lbf drawbar pull, and an operating weight of 56,900 lbs with attachments. Vendors must provide a statewide authorized service network with a 72-hour emergency response requirement and be prepared to deliver the equipment with all necessary documentation, including Dealers Report of Sale (DRS) or Manufacturers Statement of Origin (MSO). While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive technical specifications and mandatory requirements suggest this is a significant capital equipment procurement with potential costs likely exceeding $250,000.