RFQ 2026-0012 One (1) 4WD Utility Cab Tractor, Hydraulic Shuttle Transmission

The Savannah Airport Commission is issuing Request for Quotation (RFQ) 2026-0012 for the procurement of one new 4WD utility cab tractor equipped with a hydraulic shuttle transmission. The solicitation opened on January 29, 2026, with responses due by March 5, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST, though the closing date was subsequently extended to May 5, 2026. The tractor must be brand new and unused, powered by a turbocharged diesel engine with minimum 63 net horsepower and 56 PTO horsepower, featuring a hydraulic shuttle transmission with eight forward and eight reverse speeds. The unit must include a full cab with air conditioning, Category II 3-point hitch with 4,200-pound lift capacity, operator presence controls, and wet disc brakes, along with four sets of keys with FOBs, two copies of complete parts and shop repair manuals, a factory-recommended preventive maintenance schedule, and four specified tire sizes. Delivery is required to 640 Gulfstream Road, Savannah, Georgia 31408, with bidders required to provide estimated delivery timeframes. The evaluation schedule indicates that questions must be submitted by February 12, 2026, with final addenda issued by February 20, 2026, and evaluation occurring between March 6 and May 20, 2026, with successful and unsuccessful bidder notifications by May 22, 2026. The Commission will award to the most responsive and responsible bidder at the lowest cost.

Bidders must demonstrate they are bona fide stocking distributors, dealers, or manufacturers capable of providing parts and service support in the Savannah, Georgia area and must hold a minimum manufacturer warranty. Pricing must be firm for 90 days following the RFQ closing date and must be inclusive of all costs including shipping, handling, and delivery, with payment terms set at net 30 days upon receipt and validation of goods. All responses must be submitted exclusively through the Bonfire platform at https://savannahairport.bonfirehub.com; email and mail submissions will not be accepted. Bidders must complete required forms including Local/Small Business certification, vendor certification, detailed pricing sheets, specifications confirmation, exceptions sheets, and addenda acknowledgment forms. The Savannah Airport Commission is tax-exempt and will not provide prepayment. No specific budget range or award value is publicly listed in the solicitation documents, and the Commission reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive irregularities.