2024_04 LEAF COLLECTOR TRUCK BID PACKET.pdf

2024-04

Request for Bids

RFB # 2024-04

Leaf Collector Truck Due Date: Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 3:00 PM

CITY OF SANDERSVILLE

REQUEST FOR BIDS

LEAF COLLECTOR TRUCK

GENERAL:

The City of Sandersville is seeking bids from qualified vendors for the purchase a new 2024 leaf collector truck. The equipment will be used in general day-to-day collection of leaves and pine needles. The City of Sandersville reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and act in the best interest of the City of Sandersville.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Truck Check as Applies

• Isuzu NRR Diesel, 215 HP _________

• Dual Steer _________

• 19,500 lb. GVW; 25,500 lb. GCWR _________

• Rear backup camera, 5.6” screen _________

• Weight: 12,500 lb., 7,000 lb. leaf capacity _________

• Passenger side OBDII Dash _________

Auxiliary Engine

• 3-cylinder Kubota 24 HP Final Tier 4 _________

• Water-cooled, pull out radiator screen _________

• Engine controls inside of cab _________

• 2 speed electronic remote throttle _________

• 12-gallon polyethylene fuel tank _________

• Exhaust through skid floor _________

Vac System

• 3-axis boom operated from inside cab with 11-foot radius __________

• Proportional hydraulics __________

• 3V belt direct belt drive __________

• 20” impeller, new easy service design __________

• 6, 3/8” blades __________

• Stress relieved and dynamically balanced impeller __________

• 12” diameter urethane suction hose __________

• Boom pump powered from auxiliary engine __________

• Dump pump powered from truck’s battery __________

Hopper

• 16 cubic yard, 2 screens ___________

• Top exhaust, side hinge door ___________

• Dump valve operated outside of cab ___________

• DOT lighting ___________

• 2 amber oval strobe lights in rear ___________

• Amber strobe light bar in front ___________

• Boom rest on chassis for easy dumping ___________

Standard Paint

• Truck – White ___________

• Chassis – Black ___________

• Hopper – White ___________

• Skid/blower – Grey ___________

CDL Requirement

• None ___________

SELECTION

Bids will be selected based upon criteria established by the City of Sandersville. All bids will be reviewed by city staff and award will be based upon the bid which is determined most beneficial to the city’s needs.

ACCEPTANCE OF EQUIPMENT

The city shall not accept nor make payment for the equipment until the unit is delivered in a complete and operational state. The unit must be demonstrated to be fully functional and the operator(s) must receive training prior to acceptance of the unit. Operators will be defined as those employees who are currently skilled in operating equipment used in the collection of leaf and limb debris.

BID REQUIREMENTS

1. The bid must be submitted prior to bid deadline of Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - at which time a bid opening will take place at Sandersville City Hall, 141 W. Haynes Street, Sandersville, GA 31082.

2. Three (3) copies of the bid shall be delivered in a sealed envelope clearly marked “LEAF

COLLECTOR TRUCK”. All shipping materials must be clearly marked.

3. Bids shall be delivered to:

City of Sandersville Attn: Travis Fort, Purchasing Agent Leaf Collector Truck P.O. Box 71 141 W. Haynes St.

Sandersville, GA 31082

4. Bids shall contain as a minimum the following information:

• Make, model number and year

• Warranty of unit

• Specification sheet

• Delivery date

• Provision of training

• Completed Bid Sheet and W9 Form

QUESTIONS

Questions will be answered until 4:30pm on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 by addendum posted on our website at www.sandersvillega.org under City Online, Bid Opportunities tabs. Questions must be directed in writing to:

City of Sandersville Travis Fort, Purchasing Agent P.O. Box 71 141 W. Haynes Street Sandersville, GA 31082

(478) 552-2525 tfort@sandersvillega.org http://www.sandersvillega.org/ mailto:tfort@sandersvillega.org

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

LEAF COLLECTOR TRUCK

BID SHEET

BID DATE APRIL 23, 2024, 3:00 PM

Company Name ___________________________ Cell Phone __________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________

Office Phone ______________________ Email Address _______________________________

Company Representative Name (Printed) ____________________________________________

Representative Name (Signature)* _________________________________________________

Bid Amount ________________________ Warranty Period ____________________________________

Make/Model Bid______________________________________ Equipment Year ___________________

Delivery Date_____________________________

*By signing I agree with the terms and conditions of this Request for Bids and further state that the equipment I represent meets all conditions requested by the City of Sandersville by this document.