Request for Bids - Backhoe Loader

The City of Winooski is seeking sealed bids to purchase and deliver a brand‑new backhoe loader, complete with specified attachments, dealer preparation, operator training, and warranty support. The equipment will replace a 2015 CASE 590SN and will be used across a broad range of municipal public‑works activities, including excavation, water and sewer work, stormwater management, street maintenance, material handling, winter response, and other construction‑related tasks. Interested vendors must submit a complete bid package by the closing date, following the city’s procurement procedures. • Equipment: One new, unused backhoe loader (specifications to be provided in bid documents) • Includes: Attachments, dealer prep, operator training, warranty, and trade‑in credit for existing unit • Use cases: Excavation, water/sewer, stormwater, streets, material handling, winter response, construction, etc. • Location: City of Winooski, Chittenden County, VT • Submission deadline: September 18 2026, 1:00 PM (sealed bids) • Contact: Joe Shaw (phone (802) 316‑1303, email [email protected]) • Bid documents available at https://www.winooskivt.gov/bids.aspx