Walking Excavator Purchase

The City of Tulsa Finance Department and Public Works Department is requesting bids for the purchase of one new, unused walking excavator (Menzi Muck M545X or acceptable equivalent) under IFB 27-512, with sealed bids due November 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST and a mandatory pre-bid conference on October 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM CT via Teams.

The scope covers a walking excavator equipped with a Deutz 4-cylinder diesel engine rated at 143 HP, specified hydraulic system parameters, ROPS-certified cabin, and attachments including mountain claw stabilizers, universal grapple, digging bucket, winch, power tilt, and central grease system. The seller must provide a minimum one-year manufacturer warranty covering all parts and labor, including reimbursement to authorized dealers for warranty work outside the dealer's service area. Delivery must be F.O.B. Tulsa, Oklahoma with all unloading responsibility on the seller; bidders must specify delivery time under normal conditions. Bidders must submit two complete sets of operator and service manuals and provide four to five days of operator training. Certificate of Insurance is required showing general liability of $1 million per occurrence and auto liability of $1 million combined single limit.

The City intends to award a one-year annual contract with potential additional one-year renewal terms at the City's discretion and reserves the right to make multiple or partial awards. Pricing must remain firm during the first year, with potential annual increases thereafter limited to the lesser of the Consumer Price Index change or a fixed percentage to be agreed upon. No guaranteed purchase quantities are specified during the contract term. Questions are due October 26, 2026. Public bid opening occurs November 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM. Place of performance is Tulsa, Oklahoma.