Mini Excavator

Location:	Maine
Posted:	Jan 12, 2026
Due:	Feb 4, 2026
Agency:	City of Bangor
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	38 - Construction, Mining, Excavating, and Highway Mainenance Equipment
Solicitation No:	P26-30
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Request for Proposals

Mini Excavator

Bid No. P26-30

Purchasing Department

73 Harlow Street

Bangor, Maine 04401

207-992-4282

Issue Date: January 10, 2026

I. Introduction

The City of Bangor requests bids to furnish and deliver one (1) Mini Excavator, current

model year (or unsold prior year model) to the Fleet Maintenance Facility, FOB

destination, 481 Maine Avenue, Bangor, Maine. The equipment must be furnished and

delivered in accordance with the attached specifications and the following conditions.

II. General Information

General information is available on the City’s website at the following web address:

www.bangormaine.gov/bids/proposals. By submitting a response to this solicitation, the

Proposer accepts the responsibility for downloading, reading and bidding by the terms

and conditions set forth in the City’s “General Information for Vendors”. All questions shall

be directed in writing to bids@bangormaine.gov.

III. Submission

For consideration, submit the bid form and pages three (3) through eight (8) of this

Request for Proposals via email or in an envelope clearly marked “Bid No. P26-30: Mini

Excavator by 2:00 PM, Wednesday, February 4, 2026, to the Purchasing Department,

City Hall, 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, Maine 04401.

Submission of documents can be completed by:

Emailing to bids@bangormaine.gov ; or

Hand Deliver to Customer Service, 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, ME; or

US Post Office addressed to City of Bangor-Purchasing Department, 73 Harlow Street,

Bangor, ME 04401; or

All Other Delivery Services addressed to City of Bangor-Purchasing Department, 73

Harlow Street, Bangor, ME 04401.

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All submissions should reference "Proposal No. P26-30: Mini Excavator". Proposals will be

publicly opened at the time stated above in the Paul Bunyan Room (first floor near the side

elevator), 73 Harlow Street, Bangor, Maine.

A tabulation of all received proposals will be posted on the City's website as soon as possible

after the bid opening. Visit www.bangormaine.gov/bidtabs for results.

Please indicate in or with your proposal whether you have or are working on a policy

regarding domestic violence. If you do not have a domestic violence policy, please

indicate whether you would like the City of Bangor to provide you a copy of its policy as

an example.

IV. Questions

Any questions must be directed in writing to bids@bangormaine.gov no later than 4:30

PM, Friday, January 23, 2026.

The City will issue a response to any questions or inquiries submitted in writing by the

date above on or before 4:30 PM, Friday January 30, 2026. The response will be in the

form of an addendum, which will be available on the City’s website. Notifications will be

sent to the Registered Vendor List when new addenda are released. To receive these

updates, the City strongly encourages all potential proposers to register as vendors at

www.bangormaine.gov/vendorregistration

V. Late Bids

It is the responsibility of the Proposer(s) to see that their bids have sufficient time to be

received by the Purchasing Department before the submittal deadline.

Any bid, portion of a bid, or unrequested bid revision received at the City of Bangor

Purchasing Department after the time and date specified, will be returned to the

Proposer unopened.

VI. Withdrawal of Bids

No Proposer may withdraw their bid for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of

opening. All bids shall be subject to acceptance by the City during this period.

To withdraw a bid prior to the opening, the Proposer shall request the withdrawal in

writing. All costs associated with the withdrawal (i.e. mailing fees) will be borne by the

Proposer.

VII.

Award

The bid award will be based on one or more of the following:

1. Quality and performance of the equipment offered

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2. Cost of the equipment

3. Availability of the equipment

4. Qualifications of Proposer, and/or prior history or experience with the

equipment offered

VIII.

Rejection

The City of Bangor reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any

informalities or defects in bids or to accept a higher cost bid if it is deemed to be in the

best interest of the City of Bangor. The City also reserves the right to negotiate with the

successful Proposer.

IX. Specifications

The specifications listed below represent the City’s basic requirements for the equipment

requested. The specifications should be viewed as a guideline for the City’s needs and

not an absolute minimum or maximum requirement. Alternate specifications will be

considered but may not be accepted. The City will purchase the equipment that will best

meet the requirements of the Bangor Fleet Maintenance Department. In order to be

considered, Proposers must list the specifications of their equipment under "Vendor

Specifications".

The equipment requested must be the most current model year (or unsold prior

year model), one (1) Mini Excavator that meets all Federal, State and EPA Tier 4

regulatory standards for the construction industry. It shall be complete as nationally

advertised. The principal operations of the equipment will be to perform construction

duties as required.

Vendor Name: ______________________________

Requested Specifications

Unit:

The unit shall be a John Deere 60P, Volvo

EC60E, or equal alternate of comparable size

that meets or exceeds the specifications on the

following pages.

Engine:

The engine shall be heavy duty turbocharged,

2.a

four (4) cylinder with a minimum net peak

horsepower of 53HP or greater, Tier 4

Compliant.

The engine shall also have an extreme duty oil

2.b filtration system, muffled exhaust and cold

starting aid.

Vendor Specifications

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2.c Fuel shall be low sulfur diesel

One hundred ten (110) volt, one thousand

2.d

(1000) amp engine heater shall be

professionally mounted on the unit for ease of

operation

The exhaust emission and noise level must

2.e

comply with all applicable Federal, State of

Maine and EPA standards. EPA Tier IV

emissions.

Vendor Name: _______________________________________

Does the Proposer comply with Section X, Subsections 1-2?

_____ Yes _____ No ________ Initials

Requested Specifications

Undercarriage

3a Twelve-inch (12”) Rubber Tracks minimum

3b Planetary final drive

Two (2) speed axial-piston propel motors or

approved equal

Hydraulics:

Two (2) Hydraulic pilot-operated controls for

4a boom, arm, bucket, swing, boom swing, travel,

and auxiliary functions

4b Main pumps maximum flow 38.0 GPM minimum

Vendor Specifications

4c Auxiliary maximum rated flow 24 GPM

Hydraulic Tank minimum capacity twenty-one

(21) gallons

Upper structure

Maximum Boom Swing Angle Left - 80 deg./

Right - 60 deg.

5b Swing Speed, Right/Left 9.5rpm minimum

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Swing Brake – Spring applied, hydraulically

released, automatic, disc type or approved equal

Operator’s Cab:

Sound suppressed ROPS cab that meets or

6a exceeds all applicable Federal, State of Maine

and OSHA regulatory standards

6b Rearview mirrors both internal and external

A fabric covered, extra cushioned seat with air

6c ride, multi-adjustable swing around with arm rests

and lumbar adjustment

6d Highest capacity available heater and defroster

6e Air conditioning

6f Dome light with independent on/off switch

6g Illuminated instrument panel

Gauges:

I. Oil Pressure

II. Water temperature

III.

IV.

Ammeter

Torque converter temperature

V. Fuel level

VI. All other applicable gauges or warning

devices

Heavy duty front and rear windshield wipers with

time delay and front washer.

6j Roof and floor sound suppression matting

6k Sun visors

6l Interior mounted circulation fan

6m AM/FM radio with Bluetooth capability

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This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Number:	P26-30
Bid Title:	Mini Excavator
Category:	Vehicles
Status:	Open