Bobcat UW56 Toolcat Utility Work Machine
Posted
Nov 5, 2026
Nov 16, 2026
Eastern Maine Community College REQUESTS FOR BIDS for Bobcat UW56 Toolcat Utility Work Machine Eastern Maine Community College is requesting competitive bids for a Bobcat UW56 Toolcat Utility Work Machine to be procured that must meet the specifications below: Bobcat UW56 Toolcat Utility Work Machine UW56 H Standard Equipment: Adjustable Vinyl Seats All-Wheel Steer Automatically Activated Glow Plugs Auxiliary Hydraulics -----Variable Flow with dual-direction detent Beverage Holders Bob-Tach Boom Float Cargo Box Support Cruise Control Speed Management Enclosed Cab with HVAC Dual Port USB charger Lower Engine Guard Limited Slip Transaxle Engine and Hydraulic Monitor with Shutdown Front LED Work Lights Full-time Four-Wheel Drive Horsepower Management -----Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS). Meeting requirements of SAE-J1040 & ISO 3471 -----Falling Object Protective Structure (FOPS). Meeting requirements of SAE-J1043 & ISO3449, Level I Dome Light Hydraulic Dump Box Instrumentation: Standard 5" Display with Keyless Start, Engine Temperature and Fuel Gauges, Hour meter, RPM and Warning Indicators. Includes maintenance interval notification, fault display, job codes, quick start, and security lockouts. Joystick, Manually Controlled with Lift Arm Float Lift Arm Support Parking Brake, automatic Power Steering with Tilt Steering Wheel Radiator Screen Rear Receiver Hitch Seat Belts, Shoulder Harness Spark Arrestor Muffler Suspension, 4-wheel independent Tires: 27 x 10.5-15 (8 ply), Lug Tread Toolcat Interlock Control System (TICS) Two-Speed Transmission UW56 H Optional Equipment: 29 X 10.5 Trac Tire M1225-R05-C04 Attachment Control M1225-R08-C02 Deluxe Road Package M1225-P01-C01 -----Included: Deluxe Road Package includes: Backup Alarm, Turn Signals, Flashers, Tail Lights, Brake Lights, Rear view mirror, Side Mirrors, Horn, Rear work lights, and Headlights Engine Block Heater M1225-A01-C02 Heavy Duty Battery M1225-R07-C02 High Flow Package M1225-R03-C02 Interior Trim M1225-A01-C04 Power Bob-Tach M1225-R14-C03 Radio Option M1225-R15-C02 Rear View Camera M1225-R20-C01 68" Heavy Duty Bucket 7272679 -----Bolt-On Cutting Edge, 68" 6718006 Snow Blower 32X74 M7045 -----MOTOR PACKAGE 130CC (22-28 gpm) M7045-R01-C03 72" Snow V-Blade 6958576 SP13 Sand and Salt Spreader 7453395 60 Month/2000 Hour Powertrain + Hydraulics Extended Warranty 9986370 Electrical & Lighting - Strobe Light Kit 7424783 Protection - Rear Window Guard Kit 7150926 Spray-in liner uw56 BID INFORMATION A. The RFP due date is Monday, November 16, 2026, by 4:00 pm. B. Proposals are to be submitted to the attention of Cynthia Kasprzak in a sealed envelope marked Bobcat UW56 Toolcat Utility Work Machine or via email with a subject line of Bobcat UW56 Toolcat Utility Work Machine. Mail proposals to 354 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401. Hand-delivered proposals are to be delivered to "Maine Hall" (Business Office), Attn: Cynthia Kasprzak, at 354 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401. Electronic submissions are to be sent to ckasprzak@mainecc.edu. Proposals shall remain firm for thirty (30) days from the submittal date. C. Questions should be directed to Abe Chase at achase@mainecc.edu. Please allow sufficient time for questions to be answered before the RFP due date. D. The proposals will be evaluated and selected based on their proven ability to provide the requested service, the fees charged, and other criteria deemed appropriate by EMCC. EMCC reserves the right to reject any proposals, waive any formality in any proposal, and generally take such actions as shall be in its best interest. BID REQUIREMENTS The following must accompany your proposal: A schedule of fees and total cost for each item or service. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS A. This RFP shall be referenced in, and considered part of, any final contract. B. The following MCCS Standard Terms and Conditions apply to all contracts with EMCC. C. Any MCCS entity shall have the option to purchase goods and services from a selected Vendor under the same terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement. NOTICE TO VENDORS AND BIDDERS: STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL MCCS CONTRACTS The following standard contracting terms and conditions are incorporated. They shall become a part of any final contract that will be awarded by any college or other operating unit of the Maine Community College System (collectively "MCCS"). These terms and conditions are derived from the MCCS's public nature and limited resources. MCCS DOES NOT AGREE TO: 1. Provide any defense, hold harmless, or indemnity; 2. Waive any statutory or constitutional immunity; 3. Apply the law of a state other than Maine; 4. Procure types or amounts of insurance beyond those MCCS already maintains or waive any rights of subrogation; 5. Add any entity as an additional insured to MCCS policies of insurance; 6. Pay attorneys' fees; costs, including collection costs; expenses or liquidated damages; 7. Promise confidentiality in a manner contrary to Maine's Freedom of Access Act; 8. Permit an entity to change unilaterally any term or condition once the contract is signed; 9. Automatic renewals for term(s) greater than month-to-month; 10 Limitations on MCCS' recovery of lawful damages incurred as a result of breach of the contract; 10. Limitation of the time period under which claims can be made or actions brought arising from the contract; 11. Vendor's terms prevailing over MCCS' standard terms and conditions, including addenda; and 12. Unilateral modifications to the contract by the vendor. BY SUBMITTING A RESPONSE TO A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, BID, OR OTHER OFFER TO DO BUSINESS WITH MCCS, YOUR ENTITY UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT: 13. Your entity will identify at the time of submission which, if any, portion of your submitted Materials are entitled to the "trade secret" exemption from disclosure under Maine's Freedom of Access Act; that failure to so identify will authorize MCCS to conclude that no portions are so exempt; and that your entity will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless MCCS in any legal actions that seek to compel MCCS to disclose under Maine's Freedom of Access Act some or all of your submitted materials and/or contract, if any, executed between MCCS and your entity; 14. The above standard terms and conditions are thereby incorporated into any agreement entered into between MCCS and your entity; that such terms and conditions shall control in the event of any conflict with such agreement; and that your entity will not propose or demand any contrary terms; 15. The above standard terms and conditions will govern the interpretation of such agreement notwithstanding the expression of any other term and/or condition to the contrary; and 16. Your entity will not propose to any college or other operating unit of the MCCS any Contractual documents of any kind that are not in at least 11-point black font on a white background and completely contained in one Word or PDF document, and that any references to terms and conditions, privacy policies, or any other conditions referenced outside of the contract will not apply. Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: __________________