Skid Steer Loaders

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (CPA), through its Statewide Procurement Division (SPD), is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the procurement of Skid Steer Loaders. The major customer for these items is the Texas Department of Transportation. The IFB outlines detailed technical specifications for both pneumatic-tired and tracked skid steer loaders, including requirements for engine, transmission, hydraulics, controls, safety features, and warranty. Respondents must provide pricing for base units, delivery by Texas highway district, and optional attachments such as buckets, brooms, and augers. Bids are due by October 21, 2024, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for September 19, 2024. The initial contract term is from the effective date through October 31, 2025, with up to four one-year renewal options.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The IFB notes that awards may be made to multiple vendors to provide the best value to the state, but does not provide any details on incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure, or budget ranges. Pricing under the contract must be firm, all-inclusive, and fixed, with potential for annual price adjustments based on the Producer Price Index.