Tucker Sno-Cat

The Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Office of Public Safety Communications is pursuing a sole-source procurement for one 2026 Tucker-Terra 200SL-20-4-118 Sno-Cat vehicle, with proposals due August 25, 2026. This is a sole-source acquisition justified on the basis that Tucker Sno-Cat Corporation is the only manufacturer producing a lightweight Sno-Cat with blade attachment capabilities meeting the state's operational requirements. Sole-source approval was granted August 20, 2026.

The vehicle is a four-track articulating all-terrain vehicle equipped with an 8-foot 4-way U-blade, 8,000-pound portable winch, snap-on windshield cover, engine oil pan heater, and inclinometer. It is designed to provide access to remote public safety communication sites for maintenance and repairs, particularly in snow, mud, and blizzard conditions. This is a one-time purchase with no renewal options identified and will replace aging equipment approximately 20 years old and becoming unreliable.

The procurement cost is $147,418.29, with delivery expected within 30 days of award from Grand Junction, Colorado, and payment terms of Net 30. Tucker Sno-Cat Corporation holds a GSA Schedule Contract (47QSMA19D0PH), and the sales proposal was issued with a 30-day validity period. The purchasing agent's authority is valid through June 30, 2027. No historical cost or price analysis documentation was available for comparison.