This is a public tender notice from Steuben County, New York, for the purchase of a rough terrain scissor lift, specifically the Skyjack **** RT or an equal model. Bids must be submitted in sealed opaque envelopes to the Purchasing Department by 1:30 PM local time on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Bid documents are available from the Purchasing Department and on the Steuben County website. Bidders are responsible for acquiring bid information and submitting bids on the county's forms. The bid award will be made to the lowest in toto price bid from a qualified, responsive, and responsible bidder. The notice includes detailed equipment specifications, general terms and conditions, insurance requirements, delivery terms (within 180 days of purchase order issuance to Steuben County Landfill), and a liquidated damages clause for late delivery or non-compliance. Bidders must also submit a noncollusive bidding certificate, hold harmless clause, and iranian energy sector divestment certification. All bids are subject to final review and acceptance by the Steuben County Legislature.
The bid documents state that the equipment purchased as a result of an award of this bid solicitation shall be delivered to the specified county site on or within one hundred and eighty (180) calendar days of the county's issuance of a purchase order. The delivery site is the Steuben County Landfill, **** Turnpike Road, Bath, New York 14810. The vendor shall notify the county of its intent to deliver the equipment at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to delivery. The notice also states that bids will be received until 1:30 p. m. local time on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
The bid notice does not explicitly state payment terms. However, it mentions that Steuben County shall have no liability under any contract beyond funds appropriated and available for the purposes of this bid document and resultant contracts. It also states that the awardee's failure to perform in compliance with the bid award shall result in a withholding of payment until such time as the awardee fulfills its responsibilities.
The bidder shall submit manufacturer's standard warranty information with its bid. Warranty coverage must be acceptable to Steuben County. The county reserves the right to negotiate an acceptable warranty with any and all bidders after the bid opening but prior to award, without modification of bid prices. The equipment specifications section indicates a general warranty of 2 years and a structural warranty of 5 years, with optional extended warranty of 3 or 5-year coverage.
The bid notice states that for the purposes of this bid and subsequent awards, it is intended that awards be made to the lowest in toto price bid per complete unit as specified. Awards shall only be made to bids submitted by qualified, responsive, and responsible bidders who sufficiently meet the terms, conditions, and specifications stated herein. However, Steuben County reserves the right to determine awards/awardees in accordance with the best interest of Steuben County.
As part of its bid response, each bidder shall include its manufacturer's authorization to sell and install the manufacturer's products, sell and install OEM replacement parts, perform warranty work, and make repairs to the manufacturer's products. The county shall be free to make any inquiries it deems necessary to ascertain the qualifications of the bidder and/or the accuracy of statements made by the bidder as to its qualifications.
The bid notice includes a liquidated damages clause. For vehicles not delivered within the specified time, the awardee shall pay Steuben County three hundred dollars (****) for each and every calendar day occurring after the specified delivery time. Similar penalties apply for parts and/or components not delivered within the specified time. Vehicles delivered but not in compliance with specifications are considered not delivered and subject to the same daily damages until brought into compliance.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The bid notice does not specify a deadline for challenges or objections.