2026-203 Invitation to Bid for One (1) Skid Steer With Mulching Head Forestry Mulcher (Due by 04/08/26 ay 11:30 AM EST)

City of Thomasville, Georgia
Invitation to Bid (ITB) #2026-203 for
ONE (1) SKID STEER WITH MULCHING HEAD /
FORESTRY MULCHER
Issued Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Issued By: City of Thomasville
111 Victoria Place
Thomasville, GA 31792
Inquiries: Lori McCardle
Purchasing Administrator
City of Thomasville
lori.mccardle@thomasville.org
Proposals Due: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
at 11:30 AM EST

ITB #2026-203 FOR
ONE (1) SKID STEER WITH MULCHING HEAD / FORESTRY MULCHER
OPENING
April 8, 2026
AT 11:30 AM EST
Sealed bids will be received at the City of Thomasville, Purchasing Department, located at 111 Victoria
Place, Thomasville, Georgia, 31792, or mailed to P.O. Box 1540, Thomasville, Georgia, 31799, until
11:30 AM, EST, on April 8, 2026, for the purchase of ONE (1) SKID STEER WITH MULCHING HEAD
/ FORESTRY MULCHER to be utilized by the Electric department.
Bid shall be made on blanks furnished, placed in a sealed envelope clearly marked "ITB #2026-
203: ONE (1) SKID STEER WITH MULCHING HEAD / FORESTRY MULCHER", by the opening
date and time and mailed or hand-delivered to reach the Purchasing Department on or before
the appointed time.
All persons and entities submitting bids are hereby notified that the City of Thomasville
reserves the right to seek new bids to accept or reject any or all bids, in part or in whole, to
waive minor irregularities, technicalities, and/or informalities in proposing, and to award a
contract in part or as a whole as deemed to be in the best interest of The City of Thomasville.
The City of Thomasville gives further notice that the lowest bid will not necessarily be considered the
best bid, and the City reserves the right to select the bid deemed to be in the best interests of the City. If
no acceptable bid is received The City of Thomasville also reserves the right to re bid at its sole
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Bids and all addendums are available on the internet at www.thomasville.org . Click the WORK link
and under the heading labeled "Doing Business with the City" click the link labeled "Bid Opportunities".
The bids will be opened publicly and read aloud at the scheduled time in the Purchasing Department
located at 111 Victoria Place, Thomasville, Georgia, 31792. Bid pricing should remain effective for sixty
(60) days after the bid opening.
Questions regarding the specifications of this bid should be emailed to lori.mccardle@thomasville.org.
Contact with City of Thomasville personnel regarding this solicitation, other than inquiries to
the specific Procurement Agent noted above may be grounds for elimination from the selection
process.

It shall be the intent of these specifications to describe the minimum requirements of a complete SKID
STEER WITH MULCHING HEAD / FORESTRY MULCHER. The equipment shall be new and the
manufacturer's standard model in current production, including all standard features, accessories and
warranties. The equipment shall meet the minimum specifications and requirements listed below.
These specifications are intended to establish the class of products required, therefore, only deviations
which do not affect form, fit or function of the equipment will be considered, and such considerations
shall be at the sole discretion of the City. The specifications are describing and stating the minimum
capacities, materials, and qualities of equipment needed and required to perform a certain job. All bid
offers that meet the intent of the specifications will be given full consideration. In all cases where the
equipment offered does not meet the requirements as specified, the variance must be pointed out in
the bid submission to permit full review and consideration. Bidder is required to furnish a copy of the
manufacture specification and performance data for the specialized unit submitted for bid.
Bid below the total price to provide the products as indicated in this detailed listing. The total for each
bid line must include material, freight, handling, fees, set-up fees, labor, duties, and all other costs that
might be associated with an order for each item quantity, delivered to City of Thomasville Fleet
Maintenance Shop located at 923 Davenport Drive, Thomasville, GA 31792.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Design: The unit shall be of the latest manufacture, of current design and production.
The specialized unit shall be fully assembled with modifications made to enable the unit
to function reliably and efficiently for sustained operation. Unit purchased shall be
designed to permit accessibility for maintenance and repair purposes with minimal
disturbance to applicable components or assemblies.
2. Manuals: The dealer shall be required to supply the unit at the time of delivery with two
(2) complete sets (in English), maintenance, repair, drivability, parts and add-on
equipment manuals. It would be preferable to receive manuals in "CD" format where
available.
3. Equipment: In all cases where the manufacture has a selection of equipment
considered either standard or heavy-duty, such as cooling systems, suspension, engine,
transmissions and so forth, the unit being purchased shall be quoted and noted to be
delivered with such heavy-duty items being included.
4. Safety: Complete unit shall meet or exceed current Federal and "DOT" standards per
manufacture, unless otherwise noted in bid proposal.
5. Repair Parts: Equipment offered shall have established sources offering a full line of
spare/repair parts available to purchaser.
6. Delivery: The unit shall be delivered complete with a full tank of fuel. No vendor or
dealer advertising logos or decals shall be affixed to the unit prior to delivery. The unit is
to undergo pre-delivery inspection by the vendor/dealer.

SKID STEER WITH MULCHING HEAD / FORESTRY MULCHER SPECIFICATIONS
SKID STEER ENGINE SPECS: COMPLY EXCEPTION VALUE
1. Fuel type: Diesel
2. Cylinders: 4
3. Horsepower: Minimum 200 HP
4. Fuel tank capacity
SKID STEER TRAVEL: COMPLY EXCEPTION VALUE
5. Track Type: Rubber
6. Track Width
7. Forward and Reverse MPH
8. High Speed Forward and Reverse MPH
9. Tipping Load
SKID STEER HYDRAULIC SYSTEM: COMPLY EXCEPTION VALUE
10. Type: Variable Piston
11. Pump Flow Type: High Flow
12. Flow Rate (min): 50 GPM
13. Number of Hydraulic Pumps
14. Aux Pump Flow Rate
15. Quick Attach Hydraulic Couplers
16. Hydraulic Reservoir Capacity
SKID STEER FILTRATION: COMPLY EXCEPTION VALUE
17. High Pressure Filters
18. Remote Charge Filter
SKID STEER COOLING SYSTEM: COMPLY EXCEPTION VALUE
19. Heavy Duty Triple Bypass Radiator
20. Heavy Duty ATAC, Reversing Fans

SKID STEER CONTROLS: COMPLY EXCEPTION VALUE
21. Master Cutoff Switch
22. In Cab Controls with Display Engine and Hydraulic
Diagnostics
SKID STEER CABIN/BODY: COMPLY EXCEPTION VALUE
23. Robust Engine/Service Doors
24. Aftertreatment Chamber separate from engine
compartment
25. HVAC System
26. Emergency Escape: Roof
27. Sealed Cabin
OVERALL DIMENSIONS (INCLUDING ATTACHMENT): COMPLY EXCEPTION VALUE
28. Length
29. Overall Width
30. Height
31. Ground Clearance
32. Approx. Max Weight: 20,000
MULCHING ATTACHMENT SPECS: COMPLY EXCEPTION VALUE
33. Approx. Min. Carrier Power
34. Cutting Width
35. Cutting Distance from Ground Level
36. Number of Blades on Rotor
37. Optimal Target Material Diameter
38. Exterior Width
39. Exterior Height (with Pushbar)
40. Exterior Height (without Pushbar)
41. Exterior Depth (with Pushbar)
42. Exterior Depth (without Pushbar)
43. Rotor Diameter

MULCHING ATTACHMENT SPECS: COMPLY EXCEPTION VALUE
44. Weight, typical (estimated)
MULCHING HEAD HYDRAULIC SYSTEM: COMPLY EXCEPTION VALUE
45. Number and Type of Hydraulic Motor
46. Max Hydraulic Motor Size, CC
47. Max. Motor Torque (t max at Vg max), lbs.-ft
48. Required Continuous Flow, GPM
49. Operating Pressure
50. Rotating Speed, REV/MIN
51. Pressure Line I.D.
52. Return Line I.D.
53. Drain Line I.D.
FEATURES: COMPLY EXCEPTION VALUE
54. Sharpenable Bolt-On Forged Blades
55. Hydraulic Push bar
56. Bolt-In Wear Liner

P. O. Box 1540 * Thomasville, GA 31799 * 229 - 227 - 7001 * www. t homasville. org
ITB #2026-203 FOR
ONE (1) SKID STEER WITH MULCHING HEAD / FORESTRY MULCHER
OPENING
April 8, 2026
AT 11:30 AM EST
The undersigned hereby declares that they have carefully examined the City of Thomasville specifications for
ONE (1) SKID STEER WITH MULCHING HEAD / FORESTRY MULCHER and will provide the item of equipment
and supporting materials called for in accordance with the specifications, delivered, tested and ready for use for
the below offered price.
Complete SKID STEER WITH MULCHING HEAD / FORESTRY MULCHER per unit specified:
$
* List manufacturer, model and year of the Skid Steer with Mulching Head being offered:
* Terms, conditions and length of warranty for Skid Steer with Mulching Head being offered:
* Terms, conditions and length of Extended warranty for Skid Steer with Mulching Head being offered:
* Delivery time to the City of Thomasville:
Attach manufacturer specifications and warranty for the unit being offered.
List any and all other exceptions or variations for the units being offered from the specifications as written:
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Vendor Phone
Address
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