ITB 6843 Mini Excavator

This procurement concerns the purchase of a single new mini‑excavator for the City of Johnson City’s water‑sewer operations, with optional accessories (hydraulic hammer, thumb attachment, trailer). The city issued a sealed invitation to bid (ITB 6843) on March 25 2025, received bids by April 9 2025, and anticipated awarding the contract around May 1 2025. Five vendors submitted responsive bids; West Hills Tractor, Inc. offered the lowest base price ($72,915.59) and was selected as the awardee. The contract is a unit‑price purchase, includes delivery to the city, a 48‑hour inspection period, and a minimum one‑year warranty. • Scope: Supply of one new mini‑excavator (New Holland E50D) plus optional hydraulic hammer, thumb attachment, and trailer. • Procurement type: Full and open competition sealed bid; award to lowest responsible bidder. • Financial exposure: Fully‑optioned cost ≈ $94,730 (base unit + all accessories from the awardee). • Delivery & acceptance: 24‑hour delivery notice, 48‑hour inspection, FOB destination, net‑30 payment terms. • Contact: Purchasing Dept. – Michael Manuel ([email protected], (423) 975‑2711).