UNION COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT (1) ONE or MORE 4 WHEEL DRIVE WHEEL LOADER(S) FOR THE UNION COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT. December 11th, 202410:00 A.M. Product Specifications 4 WHEEL DRIVE WHEEL LOADER INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS Bids will be accepted by the Union County Board of Supervisors (Board) or designee at www.centralbidding.com, or in person at 108 E. Main St. New Albany, MS 38652 until ___10:00____A.M. on Wednesday December 11th, 2024, for the purchase of: One or more 4 WHEEL DRIVE WHEEL LOADER(S) FOR THE UNION COUNTY ROAD DEPARTMENT. Only bids made on forms furnished by the Union County Board of Supervisors or electronic bids at www.centralbidding.com will be considered. Questions or comments may be directed to Scotty Wigington on
+1 (555) 000-0000, or
contact@example.gov, no later than 3:00 P.M. Monday December 9th, 2024. Any questions regarding the online bidding process shall be directed to Central Bidding at
+1 (555) 000-0000. Attention: Finley Ward. It is the intent of the Union County Board of Supervisors that the specifications obtain a product that will adequately meet the needs of Union County while promoting the greatest extent of competition possible. Further, it is not the intent of these minimum specifications to eliminate any domestic manufacturer or unnecessarily restrict competition. THE MANUFACTURER SHALL HAVE PRODUCED WHEEL LOADER(S) FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST 15 CONSECUTIVE YEARS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THIS BID’S PUBLICATON. APPROPRIATE MANUFACTURER LITERATURE MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR BID TO SUBSTANTIATE COMPLIANCE WITH SPECIFICATIONS. BIDS WHICH FAIL TO INCLUDE NECESSARY LITERATURE, OR CONTAIN LITERATURE THAT CONTRADICTS BID ASSERTIONS, MAY BE REJECTED. The Union County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject all bids. The Board also reserves the right to reject all bids based on errors in formula(s). The Board reserves the right to waive minor technicalities on bid proposals when it is in the best interest of Union County. If the award is made by the Board, a Purchase Order will be forwarded to the successful bidder. Any action taken by a bidder prior to receipt of the properly executed Contract and/or Purchase Order document by the Union County Purchase Officer will be at the bidder’s OWN RISK and the Union County Board of Supervisors will not be liable for such action. All submitted bids must be honored for a minimum of 60 days after the bid opening date to allow proper time for the Board to evaluate the proposals, make an award decision, and initiate the Purchase Order process. Upon delivery and acceptance by Union County, and upon receipt of an invoice, Union County shall remit payment in full within 45 days. PROPOSAL FOR BID Pursuant to your advertisement sealed bids and electronic bids will be accepted until 10:00_ A.M., December 11th_2024, I/We ___________________________________ residing at____________________ __________________________ do submit our bid for furnishing the following in accordance with Union County specifications. This proposal is made without collusion on the part of any person, firm, or corporation. Our prices are quoted in FIGURES ONLY for furnishing such, FOB Union County Road Department as listed below. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS: DELIVERY MUST BE MADE ON OR BEFORE THE DATE SPECIFIED IN BID. NOTE: IN THE EVENT THE LOWEST AND BEST BID FAILS TO MEET THE DELIVERY REQUIREMENT SPECIFIED IN BID, THE AWARD MAY BE GIVEN TO THE SUBSEQUENT LOWEST BID MEETING SPECIFICATIONS, READVERTISED, OR CANCELED. All bids received will be evaluated for compliance with the bid requirements and specifications. The award will be made based on the lowest and best, meeting Union County's specifications and bid requirements. If extensions are found to be incorrect, the unit figure will be used to determine the final bid. The specifications herein describe the minimum acceptable features and performance requirements. Bidders must thoroughly read and understand these specifications prior to proposal submission. All proposals must be submitted on Union County’s form provided. Bidders shall complete the specification column with a yes or no to indicate if the item being proposed by the Bidder is exactly as specified. If an item is left blank, Union County will assume the Bidder cannot meet the specifications and may cause rejection of the proposal. By checking any of the “NO” spaces the Bidder states that the product being proposed does not conform to that specification. All variations and/or exceptions must be documented, referencing applicable paragraph(s), and supplied on a separate page titled “Exceptions”. If Union County determines by any means that exceptions exist which were not identified on such list, then that proposal will be disqualified as being non-responsive. If no exceptions are taken, it will be assumed that the proposal meets all specifications. Failure to provide the exact wheel loader specified will disqualify said bidder. Each bidder must include within their solicitation packet current published manufacturing specification documents. 4 Wheel Drive Wheel LoaderSuggested Bid Specifications SCOPE: It is the intent of this specification to describe a wheel loader with the following minimum specifications considered necessary to perform the work assigned. SUGGESTED BID SPECIFICATIONSBidder Shall Complete the FollowingIf No, State Specifically the Item being Offered Bidder Shall Complete the following: Yes No120 Horsepower Engine minimum, 4cyl EPA Final Tier 4/EU Stage V ____ ____ 21,000 lbs. minimum operating weight ____ ____Minimum 2.75 cu yd. Bucket with bolt on cutting edge -Pin on Bucket ____ ____Limited slip or locking differential ____ ____ 20.5 R25 Tires ____ ____ Oil Disc Brakes ____ ____Sound – Suppressed ROPS lockable Cab ____ ____ Windshield Wipers w/washers, front and rear ____ ____ Air Ride Seat with Arm Rest ____ ____ Multiple Position steering wheel ____ ____ Heat, Air, and Defroster ____ ____ 12-volt system minimum ____ ____ Drawbar & Pin ____ ____ Backup Alarm ____ ____ Automatic Bucket Return to Dig and Bucket self-leveling ____ ____ Horn ____ ____ Rearview mirrors & Rearview camera w/single monitoring system ____ ____ Key Switch – Ignition ____ ____ Seat Belts (Hi-Viz) ____ ____ Crankcase Guard ____ ____ Locking Engine Doors ____ ____ Warranty: 60 months – 3000 hours premier warranty ____ ____ Parts Book & Operators Manual ____ ____ Quick Change Attachment Mount ____ ____ In Cab Gages ____ ____ DEF Tank with Gages ____ ____ Ergonomic in Cab Joystick Controls ____ ____ Articulating Steering ____ ____ Min 100 AMP Alternator ____ ____ Minimum 106 inches Wheelbase ____ ____ Driving and Work light Package ____ ____ Maximum Height-Over Cab 126 inches ____ ____ Auxiliary Power Supply ____ ____ Minimum Bucket Width 94 inches ____ ____ Minimum Fuel Tank 43 gallons ____ ____ Exterior Toolbox ____ ____ Due to the operations of this machine, the vendor must have parts and service location within a 40-mile radius of Union County and must have a representative able to supply parts and 3 fully trained service technicians within these locations. ____ ____ Hydrostat Transmission36 Months or 2000 hours maintenance program. ____ ____(Fluids, Filters, Oil-Changed on jobsite as needed) GENERAL: All equipment furnished under this contract shall be new and unused, and the same as the manufacturer’s current production model. Accessories not specifically mentioned, but necessary to furnish a complete "ready to use unit" shall be included.