Daviess County Daviess #2526-70

Daviess County Fiscal Court Solicits Bids for New Hydraulic Excavator (Caterpillar M326 or Equivalent)

Daviess County Fiscal Court is seeking bids for a new hydraulic excavator for the Daviess County Road Department in Kentucky. - Government Buyer: - Daviess County Fiscal Court (Purchasing Department), acting for the Daviess County Road Department - OEMs and Vendors: - Caterpillar (explicitly referenced as the performance standard) - Equivalent or superior models from other OEMs are acceptable - Products Requested: - One (1) new hydraulic excavator - Must meet or exceed Caterpillar M326 specifications - Key features: engine net power of at least 202 hp, US EPA Tier 4 Final emissions, advanced technology (semi-autonomous grade system, on-board payload system), ROPS cab, advanced controls - Delivery to Daviess County Operations Center, 2620 Calhoun Road, Owensboro, KY - Includes operator and maintenance manuals - Vendors must provide warranty information and details of local service centers - Trade-in details for a 1998 Caterpillar unit required - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Strict adherence to performance and feature specifications - Documentation required for any exceptions or alternate features - All costs (overhead, profit, insurance, taxes, delivery) must be included in bid price - Options for contract renewal up to four additional one-year terms - Vendors must specify make, model, year, and provide pricing - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Daviess County Operations Center, Owensboro, KY - Trade-in inspection at Boyd Caterpillar, Evansville, IN

Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of one new hydraulic excavator for road construction for the Daviess County Road Department. The equipment must meet or exceed the specifications of a Caterpillar M326 unit. Delivery is to be made to the Daviess County Operations Center in Owensboro, KY. Operator and maintenance manuals must be provided with the equipment. The bid includes all overhead, profit, insurance, taxes, delivery fees, and other costs necessary to provide and deliver the specified unit.

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