15 Ton Loaders (Lease to Own)

The City of Saint John is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 2026-230501P for the lease of two or more 15 Ton Loaders. The contract specifies a 24-month lease term with an option to purchase the equipment at the end of the term. Proponents must provide equipment that meets or exceeds the city's specifications, submitting detailed specification sheets and warranty information with their proposal. All pricing must be quoted in Canadian funds as F.O.B. delivered to the City of Saint John, inclusive of transportation, delivery, fuel surcharges, insurance, and overhead, excluding HST/GST. The selection process follows a three-stage evaluation: a review of mandatory requirements, a scoring phase based on rated criteria and pricing to shortlist up to three proponents, and a final selection. Cost is weighted at 30 points but is not the sole determining factor for the award. Mandatory submissions include a Pricing Form and a Reference Form, and all proposals must be submitted in English via the designated bidding system by October 28, 2026. The successful proponent will be issued a Purchase Order, and the city maintains strict prohibitions against lobbying and unethical business practices during the procurement process.