Award Information

This Award Information file documents the contract award by the City of Perry, Georgia for the purchase of one new pull-behind vacuum excavator under Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2023-15. The City solicited bids for equipment meeting specified requirements including a minimum 35 horsepower tandem-axle engine with electric brakes, 2-5/16" ball hitch, DOT-approved LED lighting with integrated gauges, a pressure washer system delivering minimum 3000 psi with at least 100 feet of hose, 500-gallon minimum water capacity, 4-inch diameter vacuum hose with 25-foot minimum length, and an 800-gallon minimum debris tank with integrated filtration. Bids were due June 9, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., submitted by mail or hand delivery to the Finance Department-Purchasing at 1211 Washington Street, Perry, GA 31069. Bidders were required to submit equipment brochures and detailed specification lists with their proposals, with delivery charges included in bid pricing.

The City of Perry awarded the contract to Vermeer Southeast at $64,070.00, which was the lowest of four responsive bids received. Other bidders included P & H Supply Co. at $107,447.00 and Jet-Vac Equipment at $83,852.00. The City reserved the right to accept any and all parts of a bid, reject all bids, waive informalities, and accept bids that substantially met the minimum specifications at its sole discretion. Questions regarding the procurement were directed to Ansley Fitzner, Finance Director, at 478-988-2731.