2026 or NEWER JOHN DEERE 544-P TIER WHEEL LOADER OR APPROVED

The City of Cincinnati’s Greater Cincinnati Water Works Department is seeking a new, 2026‑or‑newer John Deere 544‑P Tier wheel loader (or an approved equal) to augment its fleet. The bid must be submitted electronically via the City’s Vendor Self‑Service (VSS) portal, with a pricing spreadsheet (Excel) and a set of mandatory PDF forms, including warranty, DEI, and subcontractor‑inclusion documentation. Delivery is required at the Water Works’ Fleet Services Division in Cincinnati, with a delivery window of 7 am‑3 pm on weekdays, and the contractor must provide warranty service (or arrange a notarized warranty‑transfer to a local dealer). The solicitation includes a Q&A deadline, a firm bid deadline, and strict compliance with city EEO/DEI policies. • Provide one or more John Deere 544‑P Tier wheel loaders (2026 model year or newer) meeting detailed technical specs (6.8 L Tier‑4 diesel, PowerShift transmission, 4‑WD, foam‑filled 20.5R25 tires, premium cab, LED lighting, etc.). • Submit a combined PDF of all required forms plus a separate, unaltered Excel pricing sheet via the VSS portal by 26 Mar 2026 12:00 PM. • Comply with warranty‑transfer notarization, local delivery constraints, and DEI 147 form submission within 10 days of any request; failure results in a non‑responsive bid.