Purchase One (1) New 4-Wheel Drive Front End Loader

This state and local contract opportunity is for the purchase of one (1) new 4-wheel drive front-end loader with a 3.0 cubic yard bucket and forklift attachment. The procurement is being issued by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) on behalf of Suffolk County and the City of Woburn. The RFB specifies detailed technical requirements for the front loader, including engine, transmission, steering, brakes, electrical, and hydraulic system details. Vendors must submit bids by 11:00 A.M. on April 7, 2010, and the MWRA will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The RFB outlines standard contract provisions, including compliance with non-discrimination laws, submission of references, and an extended warranty requirement.

The RFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and no existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration is specified. The RFB does not provide a listed award value or budget range, but states that the MWRA will consider prompt payment discounts and reserves the right to award the contract based on the lowest price per line item, grouping of line items, or overall lowest price.