New Mini Hydraulic Excavator, Bid File #43

Holmes Community College is seeking a new mini hydraulic excavator. The procurement will be conducted via a sealed‑bid solicitation followed by an electronic reverse auction. Qualified vendors must submit a sealed, un‑priced proposal by the solicitation deadline; selected bidders will then compete in a timed reverse auction to determine the final purchase price. • Equipment required: Mini hydraulic excavator (Bid File #43). • Submission deadline: 10 Nov 2026 10:00 AM CST (sealed bids). • Reverse auction: 17 Nov 2026 10:00 AM CST to 10:30 AM CST (electronic). • Vendor responsibilities: Provide full specifications, compliance documentation, and be prepared to bid in real‑time during the reverse auction. • Contact points: Purchasing Office (Goodman Campus) for general questions; Mandy Burrell for specification queries; Central Bidding for auction platform assistance.