Solid Tire Skid Steer Loader

The City of Wichita is requesting bids on one new, unused solid tire skid steer loader for the Fleet Division with sealed bids due October 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and written questions due October 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.

The loader must meet or exceed specified industry and SAE standards, with the Bobcat S86-2 Wheeled Skid Steer Loader cited as an indicative model. Seven optional attachments are available: a 74-inch hydraulically driven snow blower, hydraulically driven spreader attachment with 5-cubic-foot hopper capacity, non-pneumatic Air Boss tires with rims, polycarbonate windshield, engine compartment kill switch, 60-inch hydraulically operated snow blade, and 80-inch root grapple bucket. The successful bidder must have service facilities or qualified factory-trained repair technicians within thirty minutes of Wichita or available within 24 hours without expense to the City.

Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to 1801 South McLean Boulevard, Wichita, Kansas. The manufacturer's standard warranty of 2 years/2,000 hours is required. The bidder must furnish two complete filter sets, a full list of common replacement parts, two sets each of operational and service manuals, and provide a minimum of four hours of onsite interactive operator training for City staff.

Award will be based on the lowest and best total net bid from a responsible and responsive vendor. The City reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. City Council approval is tentatively scheduled for October 20, 2026. Answers to written questions will be provided via addendum the week of October 5, 2026. Sealed bids must be submitted electronically through the City's Procurement Portal at wichita.gov/procurementportal. Pricing must be free of duties and federal, state, and local taxes unless otherwise imposed by governmental bodies.