Award Information

This Award Information file documents the outcome of a sealed bid solicitation issued by the City of Sandersville, Georgia for the procurement of one new 72-inch zero-turn mower under RFB 2023-07. The City solicited bids from qualified vendors for commercial-grade equipment meeting specified technical requirements including a 33-horsepower or better engine, maintenance-free spindles, flip-up side discharge chute, foot-operated deck lift, constant belt tension system, air-ride suspension seat, foldable rollover protective structure, and 72-inch cutting width. A pre-bid meeting was not documented, but written questions were required to be submitted by May 16, 2023 at 5:00 p.m., with responses posted on the City's website. Sealed bids were due on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at City Hall Conference Room, 141 West Haynes Street, Sandersville, Georgia 31082. Bidders were required to submit written specifications and warranty information with their bid sheets on the provided bid form accompanied by a W-9 Form. The warranty requirement specified five years or 1,500 hours for commercial use with no hour limit for the first two years, or equivalent. Contact for bid packages and clarification was Travis Fort, Purchasing Agent, at (478) 552-2525 or tfort@sandersvillega.org.

The award was made to Giles Outdoor Power Equipment for $12,500.00, representing the only responsive bid received. The lump-sum bid price includes all equipment costs and delivery to the point of destination. Award decisions were based on multiple factors including cost, availability, suitability, and quality. The City reserved the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to act in the best interest of the City of Sandersville.