INVITATION FOR BIDS - Madison County Loader Purchase
Madison County is accepting sealed bids for the purchase of one (l) loader for use in county operations, including road maintenance and material handling. Bidders must meet or exceed the County's minimum specifications, which include:
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165 horsepower minimum
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3.75 cubic yard bucket or larger
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13-foot bucket pin height minimum
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3,500 operating hours or less (if used)
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28,000 lb. breakout force minimum
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80% minimum tire life
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Hydraulic quick coupler with bucket and forks
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Ride control
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Enclosed cab with heat and A/C
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Block heater, master electrical shutoff, beacon/strobe, reverse alarm
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AMFM stereo, 12V plug, 24V to 12V converter, and two-way radio ready
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Standard and extended warranty options
Complete specifications and bid documents can be requested from the Madison County Commissioners' Office at (406)843-4277 or For security reasons, you must enable JavaScript to view this E-mail address.
Sealed bids must be marked "Loader Bid — Madison County" and delivered to:
Madison County
Commissioners' Office
PO Box 278
111 E Wallace
Virginia City, MT 59755
Deadline for bid submission is 5:00 p.m. on August 4, 2025. Late or emailed bids will not be considered.
Bids will be opened and read aloud on August 5, 2025, during the Regular Commission meeting in the Public Meeting Room of the Administrative Building, located at 103 W. Wallace, Virginia City, MT.
Madison County reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive inforrnalities, and to accept the bid deemed most advantageous to the County.
All other bid terms, deadlines, and submission requirements remain unchanged. Updated bid specifications and forms are available at the Dated this 1st day of May 2025. Authorized and issued by the Madison County Board of Commissioners.
Preferences for resident bidders will be given in accordance to Montana Code Annotated 1-102. Madison County reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Dated this 19 day of July, 2025. Authorized and issued by the Madison County Board of Commissioners.
