Snow Loader

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, through the San Bernardino County Purchasing Department, has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) FPD126-FIREA-6383 for the procurement of one snow loader. The solicitation seeks a single piece of heavy equipment with a minimum 188 horsepower engine, EPA Tier 4 final/EU Stage V emissions compliance, advanced hydraulic systems, and integrated safety features. Deliverables include a 3.5-cubic-yard general purpose bucket and a 12-foot reversible snow plow attachment, each quoted separately, with a 36-month/3,000-hour full machine warranty required. The equipment must be delivered FOB to 210 N. Lena Road, San Bernardino, California 92415, within 90 days of purchase order receipt. Questions must be submitted by April 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST, with proposals due by April 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM PST, and contract award anticipated in May 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically through the San Bernardino County ePro system or in sealed paper form to the Purchasing Department. Payment terms are Net 60 days from receipt and acceptance, with no advance payments permitted, and pricing shall exclude California sales/use tax and Federal excise tax.

The County provides a 5% local vendor preference for businesses with principal places of business within San Bernardino County, applied during cost evaluation. All bidders must be registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and possess valid California Secretary of State registration if applicable. Non-local vendors located outside California are responsible for all freight charges from their location to the delivery point. The procurement is subject to California Revenue and Taxation Code Section 18662 regarding use tax compliance. The County reserves the right to waive specification variations, reject any or all bids, and conduct pre-award surveys to assess bidder capability. No incumbent vendors or budget range is specified in the available documentation.