12-27 Compact Tracked Utility Loader, Stump Grinder, Grapple Rake & Standard Bucket

The City of Valdosta is soliciting bids for the purchase of one new, current-model-year, diesel-powered compact tracked utility loader. The equipment must be a stand-on platform unit and include three specific attachments: a stump grinder, a grapple rake, and a standard bucket. The Toro Dingo TX 1300 is established as the reference model for minimum quality and performance standards, and the unit must adhere to ISO-14397-1 lift performance and rated capacity standards. The successful bidder is required to deliver the equipment fully assembled and serviced to Valdosta, Georgia, and must provide operator orientation and training at the delivery location at no additional cost. Bids are due by September 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM and must be submitted in a sealed envelope or box clearly marked with the bid number to avoid disqualification. Evaluation will be based on the best interest of the city, considering quality, performance, delivery timelines, and the availability of local repair parts and service. Required submission documents include a W-9, E-Verify number, a non-collusion affidavit, and a Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act affidavit. The contract requires a minimum one-year bumper-to-bumper warranty and a two-year powertrain warranty. Payment is typically processed approximately 30 days after receipt of goods.