Description
The Town of Barre is seeking sealed bids from qualified equipment dealers for the purchase of one new, unused 3.5 cubic yard bucket loader for use by the Highway Department. The intent of these specifications is to establish the minimum acceptable standards for equipment performance, reliability, durability, operator safety, and long-term municipal serviceability. The Town seeks a loader that is well suited to the unique operational demands of municipal highway maintenance, including snow removal, road maintenance, material handling, and year-round public works operations. Key features of the loader include a diesel engine, full power shift transmission, hydraulic braking system, and a heavy-duty bucket with replaceable teeth and bolt-on cutting segments.
• The loader must be a new, unused latest model year unit
• The loader must meet or exceed the minimum specifications outlined in the bid document
• The loader must be delivered to the Town within sixty days of the date of the purchase order
• The selected vendor must provide an on-site demonstration of the proposed loader prior to June 26, 2026
• The selected vendor must provide parts and service support as specified in the bid documents