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This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the purchase of a rubber tire skid steer loader. The equipment is used for digging, grading, lifting, and moving materials on solid ground and will be purchased by Precinct 4. A virtual prebid conference is scheduled for April 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT, with an RSVP deadline of April 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM CT. Bidders are encouraged to attend, as vendors who submit a bid without attending do so at their own risk. Technical specifications, general terms and conditions, and special terms and conditions are provided as attachments. Required attachments include diversity certifications (if applicable) and a W9 form. Insurance requirements are detailed, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and auto liability. A warranty section outlines price warranties, product warranties, safety warranties, and no warranty against county infringements. Bidders must also provide three references, preferably from government customers, to verify performance on projects of similar size and scope. Several certifications are required, including certification of eligibility, disclosure of interested parties (Form ****), and representations regarding boycotting Israel, engaging with Iran/Sudan/foreign terrorist organizations, boycotting energy companies, and discriminating against firearm and ammunition industries. The bid submission deadline is April 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. The period for acceptance of the bid will be ninety (90) calendar days.
The response deadline for this bid is April 16, 2026, at 02:00 PM CT.
The bid notice includes sections on warranty price, product warranty, safety warranty, and no warranty against county infringements. The seller warrants that the goods furnished will conform to the specifications and samples furnished, and that the product sold will conform to OSHA standards.
Bidders must provide three references, preferably from government customers, who can verify performance including sales, service, delivery, and invoicing. Inaccurate, obsolete, or negative responses from references could result in rejection of the bid. Failure to supply required references will deem the bid non-responsive.
A virtual prebid conference is scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. , cst. Vendors planning to attend must RSVP by Monday, April 6, 2026, at 5:00 p. m. , cst. Any vendor who submits a bid without attending the scheduled prebid conference does so at their own risk.