This purchase is for one (1) 9-ton and one (1) 11-ton wheel loader with Tool Carrier from National Equipment Dealers, LLC in the amount of $308,433. The wheel loaders will be used by the Stormwater Management Division to maintain large drainage canals within the City. The annual maintenance of the canals ensures positive drainage and reduces flooding during rain events. The wheel loaders will be replacing units #0212 and #5238, which are 11 and 17 years old and are no longer economical to maintain.

The bid was advertised, opened, and reviewed. Delivery: As needed. Terms: Net 30 days.

The bidders were:

L.B.         National Equipment Dealers, LLC (Richmond Hill, GA)^(D)                     $308,433

               Ascendum Machinery, Inc. (Chatham County, GA)^(D)                            $324,813

               Flint Equipment Company (Chatham County, GA)^(D)                             $340,000

               GJ&L, Inc. (Chatham County, GA)^(D)                                                     $341,887

               Low Country Machinery (Pooler, GA)^(D)                                                 $350,996

               Heavy Machines, LLC (Covington, GA)^(D)                                              $452,000   

A pre-proposal conference was not conducted. (D) Indicates non-local, non-DBE business. 

Approval