PE-R6-0627-01, Skid Steer

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is requesting bids on a single skid steer unit to manage vegetation and repair infrastructure on Department-managed lands under IFB PE-R6-0627-01, with bids due September 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PT and a public bid opening on September 22. A 5% small business preference applies to California-certified small businesses, and non-small businesses may also claim the preference by committing to subcontract at least 25% of the net bid price to certified small businesses. A Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentive is available for bids proposing 3% or greater DVBE participation, with incentive amounts ranging from 3% to 5% depending on participation levels.

The equipment must be new, latest-model production comparable to a Caterpillar 275XE or John Deere 335P, with minimum gross power of 88.0 kW (118.0 hp). Specifications include maximum width of 81 inches, high-flow hydraulics at 166.6 L/min, steel-embedded rubber tracks with LED lighting, sealed cab with heating and air conditioning, surround view camera, and ISO 3471 ROPS and ISO 3449 FOPS certifications. Required attachments are an 84-inch construction bucket, 55-inch pallet forks (6,200-pound load rating), 84-inch root rake, 96-inch dozer blade, and 76-inch mulching head. Manufacturer warranty must provide minimum 24 months and 2,000 hours full coverage, with extended powertrain coverage of 24 months and 4,000 hours. If the bidder is not the Original Equipment Manufacturer, authorized reseller documentation on OEM letterhead is required.

Delivery must occur within 90 calendar days of Purchase Order receipt to Imperial Wildlife Area, Niland, California. All bids must be quoted F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid, with sales tax based on California Department of Motor Vehicles registration location. Award will be made on an "All or None" basis to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest cost including applicable preference and incentive calculations. Questions are due September 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. PT; answers will be posted by September 15. Bidder's final bids remain irrevocable for 90 days following the bid submission date. Theodore Higbee, Procurement Official, can be reached at Theodore.Higbee@wildlife.ca.gov or (916) 809-2403.