Description
The City of Galesburg Finance Department opened bids on May 3 2025 for the procurement of a single compact excavator to be used at Cemetery #582. The bid tabulation lists eleven responding vendors, with quoted prices ranging from $52,887 to $73,500. Most vendors indicated the equipment was “In Stock” and available for immediate delivery, while one vendor (Wacker) noted a 30‑day lead time and another (John Deere) estimated a 3‑6‑month delivery window. No award decision, contract start or end dates, or vendor contact details are provided in the tabulation. This procurement represents a standard open‑competition, firm‑fixed‑price purchase of construction equipment by a municipal entity.
• Purpose: Acquire one compact excavator for cemetery maintenance.
• Competition: Open bid process with multiple vendors submitting fixed‑price offers.
• Pricing: Bids range $52,887–$73,500; no award yet.