FRANK TRULL, County. Judge CAROLANDERSON, Commissioner Precinct1 RANDY DEANS, Commissioner Precinct2 JASONI BEHRENS, Commissioner Precinct3 DON BRATTON, Commissioner) Precinct4 MATT ANDREWS, Sheriff  MAGGIESAWYER, Justiceo ofthel Peace GREG TORRES, County Attorney CHARLAI PITCOX, District Clerk CHRISTINE. JONES, County Clerk SILVIA CAMPOS, Tax Assessar-Collector MIKKIE WILLIAMS, County Treasurer  MCCULLOCH COUNTY 199 COURTHOUSE SQUARE ROOM: 302  Brady Texas, 76825 Phone:3 325-597-0733 Website: wwy.comeeullochixas  MCCULLOCH COUNTY PRECINCT 21 IS SOLICITING CLOSEDS SEALED  BIDS FOR A FRONT WHEEL LOADER  CONTACT FOR: INFORMATION RANDY DEANS (325)456-7201  MAILING ADDRESS: MCCULLOCH COUNTY 199 COURTHOUSE SQUARE ROOM302 BRADY, TEXAS 76825 SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2024    1. PROPOSAL GUIDELINES  This Request for Proposal represents the requirements for an open and competitive process. Proposals will be accepted until 3:00 P.M. September 25th, 2024. Any proposals received after this date and time will NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION AND BE DISCARDED. All proposals must be signed by an official agent or representative of the entity submitting the proposal. For any questions contact County Commissioner Precinct 2 Randy Deans. All bids turned into the  McCulloch County Judges office.  Closed Sealed Bids:  These sealed bids requires recommendations by the McCulloch County Commissioners Court. Approval for the award is only made by the McCulloch County Commissioners Court. It is anticipated that these sealed bids be approved at the October 14"h, 2024 McCulloch County  Commissioners Court meeting.    SPECIFICATIONS  Specification for Wheel Loader  General -  Seeking Bid to acquire a 4WD wheel loader equipment of heavy-duty classification. The wheel loader equipment shall be 27,500- 31,000 Ibs, a 2018-year model or newer with no more than 4,000 hours of use. The wheel loader equipment shall be a diesel engine, rubber tire unit with afully enclosed cab rated ROPS/FOPS certified. The cab shall be air-conditioned and heated with accessories of air suspension seat, radio, instrument panel and safety belt.  Minimum Wheel Loader Equipment List-  The following table lists the minimum wheel loader equipment requirements. Biddersare  required to meet these requirements ini their Bid price quote.  Engine, HP( (varies) Gross *139H HP idle and auto shutdown *Automatic Glow Plugs *Air Intake w/ Pre- Diff Lock  Description Criteria  Powertrain * 5-Speed Transmission w/  Cab *ROPS/FOPS Certified *Fully Enclosed Cab Heater *Steering Wheel (Conventional) *Rearview & Outside Mirrors *Radio w/ AM, FM, WB& *Cab Air Precleaner  Required Options *Cold) Weather Starting Aid *3-4' YD Bucket w/ bolt-on cutting edge *Ride Control System  Programmable auto- Non-lockup  Torque Converter *Air Conditioned: &  *4WD  *Axle Manual * Standard Rear Axle, Hydraulic Font Axle *Axle Cooler *Vertical spin-on  Transport Tie-downs *Quick Coupler Equipped *Front Fenders *20.5 Tires, Radials *Automatic return-to-dig bucket positioner  Cleaner *130-Amp Alternator *Engine Block Heater  CD  *Environmental Drain Transmission Filter  1