Bid No. 2526-36: One (1) New Front-End Loader (Solid Waste)

The Daviess County Fiscal Court is seeking a qualified vendor to supply one new front-end loader for the Daviess County Solid Waste Department. The loader must meet specific requirements, including an enclosed cab with A/C and heat, a suspension-type operator seat, and a minimum operating weight of 39,500 pounds. The loader must also have a standard Z-bar load linkage, a 6-cylinder engine, and a four-speed transmission. The vendor must provide operator and maintenance manuals, and the loader must be delivered to the Daviess County Operations Center. • The loader must have a minimum 8-yard capacity trash bucket with a set of bolt-on reversible cutting edges. • The loader must have a minimum dump height of 13 feet at the hinge pin at full lift and 45-degree discharge. • The loader must have a maximum width of 144 inches. • The loader must have a joystick steering system with a conventional and adjustable steering wheel column. • The loader must have a 24-volt to 12-volt converter, a 130-amp alternator, and a 12-volt power port. • The loader must have a factory-installed waste-handler package with drive shaft guards, axle seal guards, and other protective features.