RFQ 2025-0037 Skid Steer with Snow Blower

The Savannah Airport Commission issued RFQ 2025-0037 on July 23, 2025, seeking sealed bids for the procurement of one new skid-steer equipped with a snow blower attachment. All submissions must be made electronically through the Bonfire procurement portal at https://savannahairport.bonfirehub.com/, with a deadline of August 26, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST; email and mail submissions will not be accepted. The skid-steer must be powered by a diesel 4-cylinder turbocharged engine with 74-100 HP and feature a high-flow hydraulic system (32-44 gpm), sealed cab with heating and air conditioning, ROPS and FOPS structures, and steel-embedded rubber tracks. The mandatory snow blower attachment must include an 84-inch working width, 220-degree hydraulically driven chute, hydraulically operated spout deflector, and bolt-on replaceable cutting edge and skid shoes. Deliverables include two copies of complete parts, shop repair, and operator's manuals; a factory-recommended preventive maintenance schedule; four sets of keys and FOBs; and potential onsite training upon delivery. The awarded unit must be delivered within ninety calendar days from receipt of the official Purchase Order to 640 Gulfstream Road, Savannah, Georgia 31408. Pricing must remain firm for 90 days after the closing date and include all associated costs and shipping. Bidders must submit questions by August 6, 2025, with final addenda issued by August 12, 2025. The Commission will evaluate responses between August 27 and October 30, 2025, and contact the successful bidder no later than October 31, 2025. Evaluation criteria include delivery time, warranty coverage, service capability, and overall cost, with award going to the most responsible and responsive bidder at the lowest cost.

Bidders must be bona fide wholesale stocking distributors, dealers, or manufacturers with facilities and personnel to fulfill solicitation requirements, and must identify a maintenance service location within 50 miles of Savannah, Georgia. Respondents must complete mandatory forms including the Local Small Business/Minority Business Form and Vendor Certification Form, indicating potential set-aside eligibility for small and minority-owned businesses. Bidders must provide manufacturer warranty at minimum and confirm specifications and requirements compliance through the Specifications/Requirements Confirmation Form. Payment terms are net 30 days upon receipt of goods and validation of services. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in this solicitation. No dealer advertising is permitted on the unit. The Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive irregularities, cancel purchase orders if delivery obligations are not met, and purchase equivalent items from alternative sources if the awarded bidder defaults. Specific budget or award values are not disclosed in the solicitation materials.