INVITATION TO BID – 25 -Ton Excavator

INVITATION TO BID

The Jefferson County Purchasing Department will be accepting sealed bids for a 25-Ton Excavator with Reduced Tail Swing that meets the below specifications for a Rock Quarry Application:

  • Minimum Gross Power SAE 160 HP
  • Minimum Engine Displacement 400 In3
  • Minimum Operating Weight with Below Specifications: 56,000 lbs.
  • Machine to be equipped with U.S. Tier 4 emission standards requiring no operator intervention.
  • Minimum Operating Pressure during Heavy Lift: 5,500 PSI
  • Minimum Drawbar Pull 46,000 lbs.
  • Tail Swing Radius not to exceed 6’8”
  • Due to Application, Build Specifications Must Show Bidder Included Option for Extreme Service Boom and Stick (stick length 9’6”)
  • 31” Tracks shall be Grease Lubricated. Build Specifications Must Show Bidder Included Heavy Duty Rollers and Track Guiding Guards
  • Rear Camera
  • Machine Must Have 3 Year Reporting of Health and Maintenance Items via cellular service
  • Machine is to have Hydraulic Valves and Lines for Hammer or Hydraulic Thumb via Thumbwheel.
  • 48” HD Bucket – Manufacturer’s Own (1.5 CYD or larger)
  • Machine must have a lower guarding package to include Heavy Duty Bottom Guard, Travel Motor Guards, and Swivel Guards in addition to standard.
  • Machine is to have Cold Start Package to include additional batteries and jumper start lines.
  • Machine to have pattern changer
  • Machine to have manufacturer’s heavy counterweight option for improved lifting
  • Stick Digging Force to be above 23,000 lbs SAE
  • Lift Capacity at Ground Line at 10’ with above Specifications no less than 15,000 lbs.
  • No Gray Market Machines.
  • Bid must include delivery.
  • In addition to price, the following items will be considered in the above bid: Manufacturer’s Cab, Ability to Service the Machine, Access to Hydraulic Components, and Access to Engine, Parts and Service Availability, Durability of Extreme Service Options as listed in above Specifications.

Jefferson County Highway Department reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

  • Machines not meeting above specifications will not be considered.
  • Bids should be within a 75 mile radius, so service will be available when needed.

For affidavit form and additional information contact Charles Tipton at (865) 397-2155.

Sealed bids should be mailed to the Jefferson County Finance Department to the attention of Teresa Crusenberry, P.O. Box 1749, Dandridge, TN 37725. Bids will be accepted until 8/12/2013 at 2:00 pm, at which time bids will be opened in the Finance Department Conference Room.

The Finance Director reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any and all irregularities in the receipt/handling and acceptance of bids.

07/29/2013 – 08/12/2013