Skid-Steer Loader

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ CDCR-1601-FAU) for the procurement of a skid steer loader for San Quentin State Prison, specifically located in Marin County. The solicitation seeks one skid steer loader with precise specifications, including a standard construction/industrial bucket (66 inches wide) and a rotary brush cutting attachment (72 inches wide). The equipment must be powered by a minimum 60 horsepower diesel engine, meet EPA Tier 4 certification, and have a base operating weight of at least 6,200 lbs. Referenced brand models include Caterpillar 232D, Bobcat S570, and John Deere 318E. The quote release date was February 24, 2016, with quotes due by March 9, 2016, at 2:00 P.M. The last day for submitting questions was March 7, 2016. The procurement will be conducted on an "all or none" basis with F.O.B. Destination shipping terms, and the awarded vendor must provide a warranty covering chassis, engine, drive train, modifications, and accessories for one year or 1,200 hours, whichever occurs first.

The solicitation includes a 5% bid preference for non-small businesses that demonstrate 25% California certified small business subcontractor participation. Bidders must be factory authorized distributors or dealers for the manufacturer of the skid steer loader. A mandatory pre-delivery inspection by the Department of General Services Office of Fleet and Asset Management is required before final acceptance. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single piece of specialized equipment for a state correctional facility. The opportunity appears to be open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and warranty requirements. No incumbent vendor is mentioned in the documentation, and the solicitation does not indicate any specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology beyond the standard pre-delivery inspection process.