Snow Loader

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, through the San Bernardino County Purchasing Department, is issuing Formal Invitation to Bid (ITB No. FPD126-FIREA-6403) for the procurement of one snow loader unit with detailed specifications and performance requirements. The snow loader must feature a minimum 188 horsepower engine, US EPA Tier 4 final/EU Stage V emissions compliance, hydrostatic transmission with four forward and four reverse speeds, and a 3.5 cubic yard general-purpose bucket attachment; additionally, a separate quote is requested for a 12-foot reversible snow plow attachment (Henke REL10 model). Delivery shall be FOB to 210 N. Lena Road, San Bernardino, California 92415 within 90 days of the County's purchase order, with equipment including a 36-month/3,000-hour full machine warranty. The solicitation timeline includes a May 19, 2026, 5:00 PM PST deadline for submission of questions, a June 1, 2026, 5:00 PM PST proposal submission deadline, and anticipated contract award in June 2026. Bids must be submitted electronically through the San Bernardino County ePro system or in sealed hard copy form to the County Purchasing Department at 777 East Rialto Avenue, San Bernardino, California 92415, with payment terms set at Net 60 days after acceptance. Bidders must ensure all prices are F.O.B. destination, stated per unit without California sales/use tax or Federal excise tax included separately, and must submit accurate, complete, and current cost and pricing data along with a completed IRS W-9 form prior to contract award.

The San Bernardino County has adopted a local vendor preference policy offering a five percent (5%) preference in cost evaluation for vendors with a principal place of business within San Bernardino County boundaries. Bidders must certify compliance with debarment and suspension requirements and maintain independent pricing; the County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to conduct pre-award surveys of bidders to determine capability to perform. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the solicitation, and no incumbent vendors or existing contractors are listed. The solicitation includes standard County terms and conditions addressing insurance, indemnification, non-discrimination, audit rights, patent and copyright licensing, and compliance with California and Federal law. While no specific budget or award value range is provided in the solicitation documents, the contract encompasses the procurement of a single snow loader unit with optional attachment equipment, with pricing to be evaluated competitively among qualified bidders.