26_001_MWA (Freightliner Trucks) Bid Solicita.pdf

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INVITATION FOR BID

FOR

VEHICLES (FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS)

Bid Number: 26-001-MWA

Bids are due no later than 12:00 NOON on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025 and will be opened at 2:00 PM

MACON WATER AUTHORITY

790 Second Street

MACON, GEORGIA 31201

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INVITATION FOR BIDS

for

VEHICLES (FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS)

I. GENERAL

Invitation

Notice is hereby given that the Macon Water Authority is accepting sealed bids until 12:00 NOON, at the time legally prevailing in Macon, Georgia, on:

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025, for NEW VEHICLES (FREIGHTLINER TRUCKS).

Bid envelopes should be CLEARLY MARKED on the outside as

“BID FOR NEW VEHICLES”

and delivered to:

Macon Water Authority Attn: Robert Edwards 790 Second Street Macon, Georgia 31201

NO BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE ABOVE DESIGNATED TIME.

Bids will be publicly opened starting at 2:00 PM.

Bid Documents

Bid documents are available at:

The Macon Water Authority website at http://www.maconwater.org/invitations-to bid

The Georgia Procurement Registry website at http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_custom_index.jsp?agency=33561

The Macon Water Authority Purchasing Department via email to redwards@maconwater.org.

II. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

A. Definitions

1. Wherever the term “Owner”, “Authority”, “MWA”, or “Macon Water Authority” occur in these specifications, it shall mean the Macon Water Authority, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia acting through its Board of Directors.

B. Bidder’s Representation

1. Each bidder, by making his bid, represents that he has:

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a) Read and understands the bidding documents; and,

b) Become familiar with the work to be performed.

C. Related Documents

1. These general conditions

2. Attached specifications

3. Addenda (if any) issued prior to receipt of bids

4. Bid Form

D. Document Discrepancies

1. Should the bidder find discrepancies in, or omissions from, these documents; he shall at once notify the Macon Water Authority Purchasing Office.

2. Requests for Interpretations of Specifications shall be made in writing to redwards@maconwater.org of the Macon Water Authority Purchasing Office not later than five o’clock pm on Friday, December 12th. All definitions set forth in the specifications are applicable to this Instruction to Bidders, the Bid Form, and the proposed Contract Documents, including any addenda issued prior to receipt of bids.

a) Addenda are written or graphic instruments issued prior to the opening of bids that may modify or interpret the bidding documents by deletion, additions, clarifications, or corrections.

b) It shall be incumbent upon each bidder to check for addenda that may have been issued and to comply with its contents.

c) Addenda (if issued) will be available as described in section I.B.1., above.

d) All addenda shall be enumerated in the Bid Form.

e) Addenda will become part of the Contract Documents when the Contract is executed.

A. Validity

1. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after time has been called on date of bid opening.

B. Purchasing Policy

1. The Macon Water Authority Purchasing Policy is available for review at http://www.maconwater.org/purchasing-policy

III. CONTRACT AWARD

A. Firms may bid on individual vehicles or all vehicles. Unit prices shall prevail if an error in extensions exists.

B. The Macon Water Authority reserves the right to award individually or as a lump sum.

C. Quoted delivery dates shall be adhered to. All prices shall be Delivered prices, FOB

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Destination, after deducting all non–applicable taxes.

D. Vehicles shall be ready to use upon delivery.

E. The enclosed bid forms shall be used. Use of other bid documents may deem the bid to be non-responsive.

IV. RESERVATIONS

A. The bidder acknowledges that the Macon Water Authority reserves full freedom (in addition to the right to reject any or all bids) in awarding bids to consider all available factors including, but not limited to, price, the provision of needed and unneeded features, usefulness to the using department and prior experience.

B. The bidder recognizes the right of the Macon Water Authority to reject a bid if the bidder failed to furnish any required submittals on the date required by the bidding documents, or if the bid is in any way incomplete or irregular.

C. The Macon Water Authority may award bids to other than the lowest bidder if in the judgment of its staff and with approval by its Board, the interest of the Macon Water Authority will be best served by award to another.

D. By signing the bid documents, bidder certifies his bid meets the requirements of the specifications.

E. Manufacturer’s names, trade names, brand names, information and/or catalog numbers listed herein are intended only to identify the quality level desired. They are not intended to limit competition. The bidder may offer any equivalent product that meets or exceeds the specification.

If bids are based on equivalent products, the bidder shall indicate on the bid form the alternate manufacturer’s name and catalog number and shall include complete descriptive literature and/or specifications along with proof that the proposed equivalent either meets or exceeds this specification. The Authority reserves the right to be the sole judge of what is equal and acceptable.

If bidder fails to name a substitute, he shall furnish goods identical to the bid specifications.

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Macon, Georgia 31201 Telephone (478) 464-5630

Invitation For Bid

Number:

26-001-MWA

Reference: NEW 2026 FREIGHTLINER M2-106 PLUS CONVENTIONAL

CHASSIS 2.5 TON CREW CAB WITH

FLATBED/PLATFORM/STAKE BODY

Minimum Bid Specifications

QTY DESCRIPTION

2 each NEW 2026 FREIGHTLINER M2-106 PLUS CONVENTIONAL CHASSIS 2.5 TON

CREW CAB WITH FLATBED/PLATFORM/STAKE BODY

Make & Model Bid

FEATURE YES NO

Engine, Cum B6.7 250 HP @ 2400 RPM, 2600 Gov,660 LB-FT @1600 RPM

Diesel Engine ( ) ( ) Cummins Turbocharged 18.7 CFM Air Compressor with Internal Safety Valve ( ) ( ) 6 Gallon Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank ( ) ( ) Transmission, Allison 2500 RDS automatic with PTO provision ( ) ( ) Air Conditioner, factory installed ( ) ( ) Gross Vehicle Weight Capacity: 33,000 Lbs ( ) ( ) Detroit DA-F-12.0-3 12,000# FF1 71.5 KPI/3.74 Drop Single Front Axle ( ) ( ) Expected Front Axle Load: 12,000 Lbs ( ) ( ) Detroit DA-RS-21.0-4 21,000# R-Series Single Rear Axle ( ) ( ) Expected Rear Drive Axle(s) Load: 21,000 Lbs ( ) ( ) Air Brake Package ( ) ( ) 5000 MM (197 Inch) Wheelbase ( ) ( ) Front Tow Hooks – Frame Mounted ( ) ( ) 50 Gallon/189 Liter Short Rectangular Aluminum Fuel Tank - LH ( ) ( ) Front Tires, Michelin XZE2 11R22.5 14 Ply Radial ( ) ( ) Rear Tires, Michelin XDN2 11R22.5 16 Ply Radial ( ) ( ) Front Wheels, Maxion 91541 22.5X8.25 10-Hub Pilot 6.20 Inset 2-Hand Steel Disc ( ) ( ) Rear Wheels, Maxion 91541 22.5X8.25 10-Hub Pilot 2-Hand Steel Disc ( ) ( ) Cab Interior – Rugged Trim Package ( ) ( ) Cab Interior – Gray & Carbon Vinyl Interior “Rugged” ( ) ( ) 2-1/2 Lb. Fire Extinguisher ( ) ( ) 87 Decibels to 112 Decibels Automatic Self-Adjusting Backup Alarm ( ) ( ) Cab Color A: L0006EY White Elite EY ( ) ( ) Black, High Solids Polyurethane Chassis Paint ( ) ( ) Powder White (N0006EA) Front Wheels/Rims (PKWHT21, TKWHT21, W, TW) ( ) ( ) Powder White (N0006EA) Rear Wheels/Rims (PKWHT21, TKWHT21, W, TW) ( ) ( ) Bumper Paint: FP24812 Argent Silver Dupont Flex ( ) ( )

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CHASSIS 2.5 TON CREW CAB WITH

FLATBED/PLATFORM/STAKE BODY

Delivery to Macon Water Authority, 1090 MLK Jr. Blvd, Macon, GA 31201, within _____ weeks after receipt of order.

FOR VEHICLES DESCRIBED ABOVE:

A. UNIT PRICE: _______________________

B. TOTAL PRICE: ________________________for 2 Vehicles

WARRANTY: _________________________________________________________

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: ________________________________ DATE: ______________

NAME (TYPED):____________________________________TITLE:_____________________

COMPANY___________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________

CITY: _______________________________________STATE:______________ZIP: ________

TELEPHONE: _________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________

FEDERAL TAX ID NUMBER: __________________________________________

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CHASSIS 2.5 TON SINGLE CAB WITH 12 FT DUMP BODY

Minimum Bid Specifications

QTY DESCRIPTION

1 each NEW 2026 FREIGHTLINER M2-106 PLUS CONVENTIONAL CHASSIS 2.5 TON

SINGLE CAB WITH 12 FT DUMP BODY

Make & Model Bid

FEATURE YES NO

Engine, Cum B6.7 250 HP @ 2400 RPM, 2600 Gov,660 LB-FT @1600 RPM

Diesel Engine ( ) ( ) Cummins Turbocharged 18.7 CFM Air Compressor with Internal Safety Valve ( ) ( ) 6 Gallon Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank ( ) ( ) Transmission, Allison 2500 RDS automatic with PTO provision ( ) ( ) Air Conditioner, factory installed ( ) ( ) Gross Vehicle Weight Capacity: 33,000 Lbs ( ) ( ) Detroit DA-F-12.0-3 12,000# FF1 71.5 KPI/3.74 Drop Single Front Axle ( ) ( ) Expected Front Axle Load: 12,000 Lbs ( ) ( ) Detroit DA-RS-21.0-4 21,000# R-Series Single Rear Axle ( ) ( ) Expected Rear Drive Axle(s) Load: 21,000 Lbs ( ) ( ) Air Brake Package ( ) ( ) 5000 MM (197 Inch) Wheelbase ( ) ( ) Front Tow Hooks – Frame Mounted ( ) ( ) 50 Gallon/189 Liter Short Rectangular Aluminum Fuel Tank - LH ( ) ( ) Front Tires, Michelin XZE2 11R22.5 14 Ply Radial ( ) ( ) Rear Tires, Michelin XDN2 11R22.5 16 Ply Radial ( ) ( ) Front Wheels, Maxion 91541 22.5X8.25 10-Hub Pilot 6.20 Inset 2-Hand Steel Disc ( ) ( ) Rear Wheels, Maxion 91541 22.5X8.25 10-Hub Pilot 2-Hand Steel Disc ( ) ( ) Cab Interior – Rugged Trim Package ( ) ( ) Cab Interior – Gray & Carbon Vinyl Interior “Rugged” ( ) ( ) 2-1/2 Lb. Fire Extinguisher ( ) ( ) 87 Decibels to 112 Decibels Automatic Self-Adjusting Backup Alarm ( ) ( ) Cab Color A: L0006EY White Elite EY ( ) ( ) Black, High Solids Polyurethane Chassis Paint ( ) ( ) Powder White (N0006EA) Front Wheels/Rims (PKWHT21, TKWHT21, W, TW) ( ) ( ) Powder White (N0006EA) Rear Wheels/Rims (PKWHT21, TKWHT21, W, TW) ( ) ( ) Bumper Paint: FP24812 Argent Silver Dupont Flex ( ) ( )

Stake Body Options:

Style: Maverick ( ) ( ) Body ID: 87 ( ) ( )

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790 Second Street

Body Length: 12’ ( ) ( ) Hoist Model: 63108 ( ) ( ) Frame Style: Tube w/Channel X-Mem 12 C/L ( ) ( ) Front Style: Straight ( ) ( ) Rear Style: Straight ( ) ( ) Front Height: 56 ( ) ( ) Side Height Front: 36 ( ) ( ) Side Height Rear: 36 ( ) ( ) Rear Height: 44 ( ) ( ) Side Material: Sheet-10GA-A36 ( ) ( ) Front Material: Sheet-10GA-A36 ( ) ( ) Tailgate Material: Sheet-7GA-A36 ( ) ( ) Floor Material: Plate-1/4-AR450 ( ) ( ) Cabshield Style: Standard ( ) ( ) Cabshield Projection: 24 ( ) ( ) Cabshield Width: 87 ( ) ( ) Tarp Style: Mountain ( ) ( ) Tailgate Type: Standard ( ) ( ) Tailgate Bracing Style: 1 Horizontal ( ) ( ) Side Top Rail Style: 4X4X120 (Standard) ( ) ( ) Lineposts: Yes ( ) ( ) Dump Apron: Heavy Duty ( ) ( ) Dump Apron Size: 10 ( ) ( ) Side Light Cutouts: Lower Front ( ) ( ) Metro Light Quantity: 1 ( ) ( ) Board Holder Height: 8 ( ) ( ) Metal/Wood Boards: 8 Inch Wood Boards (up to 17 ft) ( ) ( ) Paint Color: Black ( ) ( ) Rear Hinge: Removable Pin (No Hitch Plate) ( ) ( ) Hydraulic Cylinder: 63108 (Std) ( ) ( ) Hydraulic Reservoir: Nestled Pyramid Flat Bottom Std ( ) ( ) Power Take Off: Allison 2500 – Install PTO ( ) ( ) Hydraulic Pump: AS/Auto G102-D1-2.0(073)C/W ROT ( ) ( ) In-Cab Controls: Electric Shift PTO/Air Shift Pump ( ) ( ) Mud Flaps: 30 Inch OX Mud Flaps ( ) ( ) Gravel Guards: Steel-No Flaps-MV/CHIS ( ) ( ) Reversing Alarm: Yes ( ) ( ) Body Prop: One ( ) ( ) Tailgate Closing Operation: Tailgate Kit Air ( ) ( ) Exhaust Turnout: 5 Inch ( ) ( ) Decals: Standard OX Logos ( ) ( ) Cab Shield Lights: LTS Kit C/S 2 C/M ( ) ( ) Side Lights: LTS Kit Side Lwr Frt C/M – MAVR up to 16 Ft ( ) ( ) Rear Lights: LTS Kit Rear 1Set Met ( ) ( ) Quantity 2 - Tarp Elec-Mountain-10-16-MSH-N/FL-INST ( ) ( )

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MACON WATER AUTHORITY – PURCHASING OFFICE

Telephone (478) 464-5629 Fax (478) 750-2007

Delivery to Macon Water Authority, 1090 MLK Jr. Blvd, Macon, GA 31201, within _____ weeks after receipt of order.

FOR VEHICLES DESCRIBED ABOVE:

A. UNIT PRICE: _______________________

B. TOTAL PRICE: ________________________for 1 Vehicle

WARRANTY: _________________________________________________________

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: ________________________________ DATE: ______________

NAME (TYPED):____________________________________TITLE:_____________________

COMPANY___________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________

CITY: _______________________________________STATE:______________ZIP: ________

TELEPHONE: _________________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________

FEDERAL TAX ID NUMBER: __________________________________________