IFB #27-005 – HEAVY-FRAME VERTICAL-LIFT SKID STEER

The Town of Dumfries, Virginia, is soliciting sealed bids for the one-time purchase and delivery of one new heavy-frame, wheeled, vertical-lift skid steer in the Bobcat S76, Caterpillar 262D3, or an approved equivalent class. The equipment is intended for Public Works operations, with a specific emphasis on snow and winter maintenance. Mandatory specifications include a fully enclosed pressurized commercial cab with HVAC (minimum 20,000 BTU/hr heating), a factory high-flow auxiliary hydraulic system of approximately 30.3 GPM at 3,500 PSI, and a 360-degree LED lighting package. The package must include five required attachments: a general-purpose bucket, snow pusher, snow blade, snowblower, and pallet forks. A minimum bumper-to-bumper warranty of two years or 2,000 operating hours is required. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the total bid price for the equipment and associated services, which include freight, dealer preparation, and on-site training. The successful contractor must provide at least four hours of operator training and four hours of mechanic training for approximately five employees. Delivery is F.O.B. Destination to the Town's Public Works Shop, and final payment is contingent upon delivery, satisfactory field testing, and written final acceptance. Bidders must submit all required documentation, including technical compliance matrices and manufacturer certifications, electronically via the eVA Procurement Portal by October 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. local time.