File 2024-081 - Supply of Hired Equipment - Bucket Loader Excavator for Moving Snow

Quotations shall be submitted by completing this document and placing it in a sealed, opaque envelope, clearly marked on the outside, "RFQ – Supply of Hired Equipment – Bucket Loader & Excavator for Moving Snow; Purchasing Officer; 10 MacAleer Drive, Charlottetown PE, C1E 2A1", and must be received by the Purchasing Officer before 2:00:00 pm local time on Tuesday, November 5th, 2024. It is the responsibility of the bidder to deliver the sealed bid to 10 MacAleer Drive before the time indicated. Late submissions will not be accepted and will be returned to the Bidder unopened.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

Loaders must have the following or greater specifications:
– 125 horsepower engine
– 3.0 cubic yard bucket
– Tires/traction sufficient for the work environment
– be of sound mechanical operation

Excavators must have the following or greater specifications:
- 170 horsepower engine
- minimum 1.0 cubic yard ditching bucket
- Tires/traction sufficient for the work environment
- be of sound mechanical operation

The City uses hired loaders in coordination with some of its own equipment for clearing City streets and facilities, as well as in the snow yard to assist in vertical storage and managing the piles. For the hired equipment, the City is receiving quotes with the method of payment being an hourly rate.

The City shall assign each contracted unit to specific tasks. Under normal circumstances, it may be consistent work/areas assigned. The City reserves the right to switch or alter the work/areas as necessary to provide optimum service to the City. The City’s intention from this RFQ is to create a list of contractors that will provide the best value for the services required.