The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is soliciting bids for the purchase of new construction equipment, including a Tier 4, 74 HP Skid Steer and a Tier 4, 105 HP Track Loader, as part of a procurement initiative for the Illinois Waterway and Lake Red Rock projects. The procurement includes a trade-in option for a used Bobcat T870, allowing bidders to apply a credit towards the purchase of the new equipment. This acquisition is crucial for enhancing operational capabilities and ensuring efficient asset management within government operations. Interested suppliers must submit their quotations via email by the specified deadline, including the solicitation number in the subject line, and are encouraged to direct technical inquiries to the primary contact, Christopher McCabe, at christopher.a.mccabe@usace.army.mil, by September 12, 2024, at 1:00 PM CDT.