# Procurement Portal Nova Scotia #MCC-BFTFL-2026

Wheel Loader with Joystick Steering, Solid Tires, and Grapple Bucket for Colchester Balefill Facility

**Posted:** September 25, 2026
**Respond By:** October 16, 2026
**Identifier:** MCC-BFTFL-2026
**NAICS:** 423810

The Municipality of Colchester is seeking a specialized wheel loader for its Balefill Facility in Nova Scotia.
- Government Buyer:
  - Municipality of Colchester, Nova Scotia, Canada
  - Colchester Balefill Facility
- Equipment Requirements:
  - Wheel loader designed for tipping floor operations
  - Must feature joystick steering for enhanced operator control
  - Solid rubber tires for durability and reduced maintenance
  - Waste-handling grapple bucket for efficient material handling
- Procurement Details:
  - Competitive, open bidding process (Request for Proposal)
  - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities mentioned
- Notable Requirements:
  - Equipment must be suitable for waste facility environment
  - Focus on joystick steering, solid tires, and grapple bucket
- No additional technical or administrative requirements provided

### Description

This solicitation is for the procurement of a wheel loader equipped with joystick steering, solid rubber tires, and a waste-handling grapple bucket. The equipment is intended for use on the tipping floor at the Colchester Balefill Facility. The procurement method is competitive open bidding under a Request for Proposal with no negotiation (Contract A). The tender is open and submissions are due by October 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time. The closing location for submissions is 188 Mingo Road, Kemptown, Nova Scotia.

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