Sealed Bids from qualified firms and/or qualified vendors will be received by the ST. MARTIN PARISH GOVERNMENT at the ST. MARTIN PARISH GOVERNMENT ANNEX
BUILDING, 301 W. Port Street, St. Martinville, Louisiana 70582, on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., for the following:
 
PROVIDE LEASE BID (WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE COST) FOR 
(02) NEW CURRENT PRODUCTION MODEL (2023-YR MODEL OR NEWER) COMPACT/MINI HYDRAULIC CRAWLER EXCAVATORS
Per LA R.S. 38:2214 (A) The bids will be opened and read aloud.
 
General Description:
Two (02) New Current Production Model (2023-year model or newer) Compact/Mini Hydraulic Crawler Excavators
Min wt 17,000; max wt. 19,000 lb compact/mini hydraulic crawler excavator capable of handling a pin on 48” cleanout bucket and using standard configured equipment requiring no additional attachments.
Base machine to be in continuous production & distribution for which published specifications are readily available.
Excavator shall have a min. 55 net horsepower diesel engine at 2,000 rpm, digging bucket and have the ability to install a mechanical thumb to the arm.
Other Specifics are included in specifications.
 
Delivery Time: Seven (07) calendar days after notice of formal acceptance of bid by owner after council approval
Pre-Bid Meeting: No Prebid Meeting/Conference RequiredSealed bids will be received in accordance with the Instruction to Bidders, Louisiana Public Bid Law and the Bid Proposal Form. Bids shall be accepted only from firms and/or vendors who are qualified by the State of Louisiana for the lease and sale of specified equipment. Only a bona fide sealed bid will be considered at opening time, bids received after closing time will be returned unopened. Sealed bids may be hand carried or mailed to the address listed above.