Opening of Bids - Spec K - One or More 2018 or Newer 1.0 Cubic Yard Loaders-Backhoes - MacAllister Machinery Co Inc

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Hydraulic Controls: John Deere type equal to what is currently in use by the City of South Bend. Auxiliary Hydraulics: Unit to be equipped complete with an auxiliary hydraulic system including all connections to run the City's existing compactors and hammers. Performance Evaluation: Each bidder should be prepared to provide the City with a unit for evaluation. A performance evaluation will be conducted by a team of City employees. Performance as determined by the City will be used to decide if the unit bid is responsive to the needs of the City of South Bend. The City of South Bend reserves the right to have a representative from an outside agency attend the performance evaluations. The results of these performance evaluations will be used to determine if the unit bid meets the minimum performance standards of the City of South Bend. The evaluation results are the property of the City of South Bend and cannot be used by anyone other than City employees for evaluation purposes. Manuals: One (1) each, parts & service manual and 3 operator's manuals shall be provided at time of delivery. Trade -In: Unit to be bid with and without trade-in: Unit 586, Case 580 Loader, VrN# N8C504186 Each trade in price to be listed separa Delivery: Bidder must state an accurate delivery date which shall not exceed 150 days from the date of bid award. Due to the age of the City's existing fleet, it is imperative that the unit's be delivered as quickly as possible. Stated delivery lead time will be included as an integral part of our bid selection process. FOB Central Services. Liquidated damages of $100.00 dollars per day, per unit will be assessed by the City and deducted from any monies owed to the vendor if the units are not delivered complete to the City by the stated date. The unit and all related paperwork is to be delivered to: Central Services Division 1045 West Sample Street South Bend, Indiana 46619 The Board will award the bid to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder. If the bid is not awarded to the lowest bidder, the factors used to justify the awards will be stated in writing at the request of any bidder. The Board reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids or portions thereof and to waive any irregularities or informalities. Mise: Combination stabilizer pads, strobe light, cloth suspension seat, minimum 40 gal. fuel capacity. Machines shall be full of fuel and ready to operate when delivered.