NOI24-926 - Narrow UTV-Skid Steer NOI

Notice is hereby given that the Regional District of Central Okanagan (the “District”) is contemplating making a direct award of a contract to Williams Machinery LP (the “Supplier”) for the supply of a Bobcat UW56 (narrow width Utility Task Vehicle / skid steer) plus attachments.

The high-level details of the equipment to be provided under the contemplated contract are generally described below:

• Bobcat UTV with a maximum width measuring 60 inches (62 inches with bucket attachment).
• Machine operates as both a UTV (Utility Task Vehicle) and skid steer loader.
• Snow blower/thrower attachment (not a blade attachment).
• Sand and salt spreader in rear box attachment.
• 62” Heavy Duty Bucket attachment.
• Dump box attachment.
• 48 month warranty.
• Various other accessories and attachments including; backup alarm, signals, flashers, tail lights, mirrors, engine block heater, heavy duty battery, power bob-tach, radio, rear-view camera, traction control, and 20PH auger drive unit,
• Supply and delivery of all of the above equipment at Kelowna, BC.

2. Contract Term and Maximum Contract Value:

3. Rationale for Contemplating a Direct Award:

1. The District believes, but cannot strictly prove, the Supplier is the only vendor that can provide a narrow-width UTV/skid-steer that does not exceed a total width of 62 inches including bucket, and includes the following features which are required for the District’s narrow trail system along the Mission Creek Greenway Regional Park in Kelowna, BC:
   • Unit operates as both a UTV and skid steer, including a bucket and dump box.
   • Snow removal attachment is a snow blower/thrower, and not a blade
   • The salt and sand spreader attachment in the rear box.
2. The above equipment can be delivered within 2 weeks of contract execution, ready for use during the Spring/Summer parks season.
3. The equipment and services identified in section 1 can be supplied for a total cost of $126,000 or less (excluding taxes).