2026-203 Invitation to Bid for One (1) Skid Steer With...

Location:	Georgia
Posted:	Mar 12, 2026
Due:	Apr 8, 2026
Agency:	City of Thomasville
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	38 - Construction, Mining, Excavating, and Highway Mainenance Equipment
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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:

Inquiries:

Proposals Due:

City of Thomasville

111 Victoria Place

Thomasville, GA 31792

Lori McCardle

Purchasing Administrator

City of Thomasville

lori.mccardle@thomasville.org

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

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:

21. Master Cutoff Switch

22. In Cab Controls with Display Engine and Hydraulic

Diagnostics

SKID STEER CABIN/BODY:

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):

28. Length

29. Overall Width

30. Height

31. Ground Clearance

32. Approx. Max Weight: 20,000

MULCHING ATTACHMENT SPECS:

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

COMPLY EXCEPTION VALUE

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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)

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