Bid No. 2526-46 – One (1) New Front-End Loader (Solid Waste)

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, operator seating with adjustments, a minimum operating weight of 39,500 lb, and a 8-yard minimum capacity trash bucket. The contract term is not specified, but the contract may be extended for up to four one-year terms. The county reserves the right to reject any and all bids or parts thereof and to waive any irregularities in said bids. • The loader must have a 6-cylinder wet-sleeve cylinder liners Net Peak Power of 230 hp at 1700 RPM and a 545 cu. in displacement. • The loader must have a four-speed transmission, axle coolers, heavy-duty inboard-mounted planetary, and hydraulic inboard-mounted self-adjusting service brakes. • The loader must have a heavy-duty, trash-resistant radiator and high-ambient cooling package, axle coolers. • The loader must have joystick steering, including conventional and adjustable steering wheel column, with gear shift, F-N-R, and horn. • The loader must have 23.5/25/19.5 solid rubber tires.