TWO (2) NEW AND UNUSED, MOST CURRENT MODEL AVAILABLE WHEELED LOADERS

The County of Kern issued a quotation request for two new and unused wheeled loaders with a trash package. The contract was awarded to Quinn Company, which submitted a bid that was within 5% of the lowest quote submitted by a non-local vendor. The company took advantage of the local vendor preference option and submitted a new bid that was equal to or less than the low bid. The contract includes the purchase of two wheeled loaders with a trash package, with a total cost of $477,904.98. The scope of work includes the delivery of the loaders, tax, and a CA tire fee. • The loaders must meet certain specifications, including a minimum payload capacity of 11,500 lbs. and a Z-Bar style loader arm. • The loaders must also have a pressurized cab with a low decibel sound rating, air conditioning, and heating. • The contract includes a warranty provision, which requires the vendor to provide warranty work certification to a local shop or provide for a mobile service to the County's facility. • The contract also includes a provision for local vendor preference, which allows the County to consider bids from local vendors that are within 5% of the lowest quote submitted by a non-local vendor.