RFQ 2025-0020 Skid Steer

The Savannah Airport Commission is soliciting sealed bids through RFQ 2025-0020 for the procurement of one new skid steer with stringent technical specifications. The equipment must feature a 3.3L Turbo Diesel Engine compliant with Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emissions standards, and include comprehensive hydraulic systems, steering controls, and braking mechanisms. Detailed requirements mandate new equipment that meets all state and federal safety regulations, with specific expectations for loader linkages, operator station configurations, and control interfaces. The RFQ was posted on February 5, 2025, with responses due by March 11, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, and all submissions must be made exclusively through the https://savannahairport.bonfirehub.com/ platform. Evaluation of responses will occur between March 12-April 30, 2025, with vendor notification anticipated by May 2, 2025. The Commission requires the successful bidder to provide four sets of keys, comprehensive manuals, and onsite training upon delivery to the specified location at 640 Gulfstream Road, Savannah, GA 31408.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the RFQ indicates that vendors must have parts and service support capabilities in the Savannah, Georgia area. Payment terms are established as net 30 days following receipt and validation of goods, with pricing required to remain firm for 90 days after the RFQ closing date. The Commission will consider its executed Purchase Order (PO) as the primary and binding contract document. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement is for a single skid steer with comprehensive technical requirements. Vendors must register through the Bonfire hub and can direct questions to Christy Dixon at cdixon@flysav.com. The Savannah Airport Commission reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive informalities in the received submissions, suggesting flexibility in the procurement process.