Wheeled Loader

Galveston County is soliciting bids for a wheeled loader through Invitation to Bid (ITB 25-069) for its Road & Bridge Department. The procurement seeks a brand new, current production (2025) commercial-grade wheeled loader specifically designed to load aggregate and similar materials from stockpiles into dump trucks. The bid is scheduled for opening on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM CST, with electronic submission strongly preferred through the Bonfire Interactive e-Procurement Portal, though walk-in and mailed submissions are also accepted. Bidders must provide comprehensive insurance documentation, including commercial general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in aggregate, along with workers' compensation and business automobile liability insurance. The solicitation allows for additional units to be purchased at the same price during Galveston County's fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026), providing flexibility for future equipment needs.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The bid does not require bid surety, performance, or payment bonds, which may lower barriers to entry for potential vendors. While specific award values were not disclosed, the procurement is for a single wheeled loader with the potential for additional unit purchases during the fiscal year. The county has established a no-cost registration process for potential vendors through the Bonfire Interactive portal, facilitating broad participation. Vendors will need to demonstrate compliance with insurance requirements and provide a quote for a new, commercially viable wheeled loader meeting the specified operational parameters for the Road & Bridge Department's material handling needs.