Backhoe Loader Bid TabulationBid Tabulation and Specification Review - Water Backhoe Loader
Backhoe Loader(#8111365)
Owner: Joe Schrader
Solicitor: Kalispell MT, City of
02/10/202203:00 PM MST
RDO John Deere Western States CAT
Section Title Line Item Item Code Item Description UofM Quantity Unit Price Unit Price
Bid Schedule #1 1 1 Purchase of (1) new Backhoe Loader Ea 1 $104,995.00 $124,347.82
Purchase of (1) new Backhoe Loader including
Bid Schedule #2 2 2 trade-in on a 2001 Cat 430D Backhoe Loader and Ea 1 $65,995.00 $97,347.82
a 1992426B Cat Backhoe Loader
Western States CAT: Met all minimum bid specification as advertised.
RDO John Deere: Failed to meet the following minimum bid specification as advertised.
• RDO bid a machine with a lower horsepower rating.
• RDO provided a bid with cab internal functions and features not meeting equipment
specifications.
• RDO bid a machine with a lower stick digging force.
• RDO bid a machine with a lower backhoe digging height.
• RDO bid a machine with a lower degree of bucket rotation.
• RDO bid a machine with lower loader breakout force and lifting capacities than the
equipment specifications.
• RDO bid a machine with more frequent hydraulic oil and coolant service intervals.