2026 Articulated Wheel Loader

The Municipality of Leamington is soliciting tenders from authorized dealers for the supply and delivery of one 2026 Articulated Wheel Loader equipped with a Hydraulic Quick Connect Coupler System. The required unit must be a standard production model with at least three years of previous production, featuring a 3.0 cubic yard capacity and 123 KW (166 HP). Technical specifications are stringent, requiring a minimum 276 cubic inch engine displacement, removable sleeves, a 145A alternator, and a powershift torque converter transmission. The equipment must be delivered F.O.B. Leamington in complete operating condition, tested, and with a full tank of fuel. To be eligible, bidders must have a dealer and parts depot located within 80 kilometers (50 miles) of Leamington. Submissions must be uploaded in PDF format via the Bids and Tenders portal by September 17, 2026, at 11:30 AM local time. Required documentation includes a completed Health and Safety Form, a compliance checklist for Schedule A, and a formal price bid in Schedule B with a 90-day irrevocability period. Award decisions will not be based on price alone but will consider a combination of price, product quality, safety, and delivery. The municipality has issued three addenda to clarify technical equivalents and submission requirements, specifically rejecting several requests for lower-specification alternatives.