BID PACKET _ 4 DUMP TRUCKS.pdf

September 21, 2026

INVITATION TO BID

RE: New Dump Truck with 15-17 Cubic Yard Dump Body

COLQUITT COUNTY is accepting sealed bids on (1) NEW DUMP TRUCK WITH 16

CUBIC YARD DUMP BODY and with the option of (3) Three additional at same price (per attached specifications) for use by the Road and Bridge Department.

The bid packet is available on Colquitt County’s web site. Please visit www.colquittcountyga.gov/departments/purchasing and refer to the Bid and RFP list to download this packet.

Sealed bids will be accepted in the office of the County Purchasing Department, located in the

Colquitt County Court House Annex, 101 East Central Avenue, Suite 206, Moultrie, Georgia

31768, (P. O. Box 517, Moultrie, Georgia 31776-0517,) until Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids must be in a sealed envelope plainly marked in the lower left-hand corner “SEALED BID DUMP TRUCK .” It is the bidder’s responsibility to have all bids turned in by the called time. No bids will be accepted after the called time. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after the called time. The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to waive any and all formalities.

Any and all questions are to be directed to:

Lena Mercer, County Purchasing Agent, 229-616-7087, lena.mercer@colquittcountyga.gov Stan Kirksey, Public Works Superintendent, 229-616-7480, stan.kirksey@colquittcountyga.gov Mac Lawson, Maintenance Superintendent, 229-616-7469, mac.lawson@colquittcountyga.gov Thank you for your interest in bidding.

Sincerely, Lena Mercer Purchasing Agent

CHARLES H. CANNON, IV

County Attorney Post Office Box 190 Moultrie, Georgia 31776-0190 229-985-1213

District 2 Commissioner

District 1 Commissioner

District 4 Commissioner

District 5 Commissioner

District 6 Commissioner

Chairman

COLQUITT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

101 East Central Avenue

DENVER F. BRASWELL

BARBARA JELKS

CHRIS HUNNICUTT

District 3 Commissioner

MIKE BOYD

PAUL NAGY

JOHNNY HARDIN

MELISSA E. LAWSON

LESTER CASTELLOW

County Administrator 229-616-7404

County Clerk 229-616-7409

Post Office Box 517

Moultrie, Georgia 31776-0517 Phone 229-616-7400

Facsimile 229-616-7018 www.colquittcountyga.gov

MARC DEMOTT

COLQUITT COUNTY SPECIFICATIONS

FOR DUMP TRUCK

THE TRUCK SHALL BE A NEW AND UNUSED CURRENTLY ADVERTISED STANDARD PRODUCTION MODEL. IT SHALL BE

COMPLETELY AND PROPERLY SERVICED AND READY FOR IMMEDIATE USE UPON RECEIPT.

THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS ARE FOR THE MINIMUM DESIRED REQUIREMENTS. BIDDERS ARE TO INDICATE

EXACTLY WHAT THEY ARE OFFERING IN EACH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING BLANKS IN THE BIDDER'S RESPONSE COLUMN.

DO NOT USE "COMPLY","YES","OK","SAME", AN"X", A"V", CHECK MARK OR A (") DITTO MARK.

BIDDER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL WARRANTY ON PARTS, LABOR, AND WORKMANSHIP INCLUDING PICKUP AND

DELIVERY BOTH TRUCK AND BODY.

SPECIFICATIONS BIDDER'S RESPONSE

Make ____________________

Model ____________________

DIESEL ENGINE: Minimum 395 HP In Line

6 Cylinder Wet Sleeved ____________________

Transmission: 6 speed Automatic, Allison 4500-RdS-6, with oil cooler, filters, Oil level Sensor ____________________

____________________ Composite material TILTING HOOD

& FENDERS Wheelbase 204" / 139” ca (compatible to dump body) ____________________

Frame Rails 11.811 x 3.54” x 0.37” steel section modules: 29.8 cu in / R.B.M. 3,580,000 ____________________

FRAME: Reinforcement inside, with 5mm

Inside channel reinforcement ____________________

20,000 LB. CAPACITY FRONT SETBACK AXLE ____________________

Front Tires: (2) 425/65R22.5 - 20 PLY Radial tire on steel disc wheels ____________________

TANDEM REAR AXLE with Driver Controlled

Inter-Axle Differential Lock Out ____________________

____________________ 46,000 LB. rear capacity, HaulMaax Suspension

Rear Tires: (8) 11R22.5 - 16 PLY Open shoulder/lug

Radial Tire on Steel Disc Wheels ____________________

SPECIFICATIONS BIDDER'S RESPONSE

Dual Air Brakes System with Outboard

Drums: _____________________

18.7 CFM Compressor with heated air dryer _____________________

16.5" x 6" Front 16.5” x 7" Rear "S" Cam Brakes _____________________

Power Steering _____________________

130 AMP Alternator _____________________

Air Horn _____________________

Heater and Air Conditioner _____________________

(1) 90 Gallon Single Sided Step

Aluminum Fuel Tank _____________________

Air Ride Drivers Seat, High Back ____________________

Passenger Seat ____________________

King Size West Coast Mirrors with

Bright Finish w/8" Convex Spots ____________________

3 - 12 Volt Batteries ____________________

Exterior Grab Handles ____________________

Tinted Windshield, Electric Wipers With

Windshield Washer ____________________

Lighting: Must Meet I.C.C. and

D.O.T. Requirements ____________________

SPECIFICATIONS BIDDER'S RESPONSE

Two Front & Rear Tow Hooks _____________________

Back up Alarm ____________________

AM/FM Radio with mp3/weather band/

Hands free interface/Bluetooth ____________________

Color: White ____________________

Warranty ____________________

Manuals: Operators and Maintenance ____________________

15-17 CUBIC YARD DUMP BODY

Specifications

2025 OR 2026 Body & Dump Body

Bidder’s Response

Model ____________________

Dimensions:

Body Capacity: 15-17 Yds. ____________________

Body Length: 16' ____________________

Body Width: 7' ____________________

Side Height: 42" ____________________

End Height: 50” ____________________

Material:

Sides: 10 GA Hi-tensile ____________________

Side Braces: 10 GA Hi-tensile ____________________

Tail Gate: 3/16” AR400 Hi-Intensity Steel ____________________

Front: 10 GA Hi-tensile ____________________

Floor: 1/4” AR-450 Steel ____________________

Understructure: 3/16” Hi-tensile Steel ____________________

Rear Apron: Pipe Push Type ____________________

Rear Corner Post: 10 GA Hi-tensile ____________________

Sides:

Boxed Top Rail 4 5/8” Wide x 8 3/8” Tall ____________________

All Exposed Bend to Be 1” Radius ____________________

5 slanted / vertical bracing ____________________

Front Corner Post ____________________

Minimum 10” Rear Corner Post ____________________

Specifications Bidder’s Response

Sides:

8” Board Pockets ____________________

100% Fully Welded ____________________

Tailgate:

One Piece Panel 3/16 Minimum AR-400 Steel ____________________

All Horizontal Bracing Dirt Shedding ____________________

3 – Panel Design ____________________

Minimum 1” Flame Cut Offset Upper Hinge ____________________

Minimum 1 ½” Upper Tailgate Pin ____________________

Minimum 1 ¼” Lower Tailgate Pin ____________________

Minimum 3/8” Spreader Chains ____________________

5/8” Lower Latch Assembly ____________________

3/4” Plate Flame Cut Lower Pin Cradle ____________________

16 Degree Sloped ____________________

Air Release ____________________

Floor:

One Piece AR-450 Steel ____________________

84” Inside Width ____________________

Knee Brace Floor to Side Bracing ____________________

Understructure:

3/16” Hi-tensile Fabricated Crossmemberless ____________________

Trapezoidal Style Longsills ____________________

Specifications Bidder’s Response

Cab Shield:

24” Deep Full Width ____________________

Minimum 10 GA Hi-tensile Steel ____________________

Paint:

Prime Base Coat ____________________

Black Top Coat ____________________

Hoist:

Sub frameless ____________________

Single Front Mount Telescopic ____________________

Minimum 6” Nominal Diameter Cylinder ____________________

Minimum 3 Stages and Minimum Stroke of 140” ____________________

Chrome Plated Piston Rods ____________________

U-Cup Cylinder Seals ____________________

Minimum 50 Degree Dump Angle ____________________

NTEA Class 120 ____________________

Heavy Duty Cast Style Platform Type

Rear Hinge ____________________

Approved Safety Prop ____________________

Lights:

Stop/Tail/Turn Mounted in Rear Corner Post ____________________

LED Light Package ____________________

Specifications Bidder’s Response

Hydraulics:

Direct Mount Pump ____________________

One Year Pump, Valve, and Two Year

Cylinder Warranty ____________________

Steel Hydraulic Tank ____________________

Hot Shift Power Take-off ____________________

Air Shift Pump ____________________

Console Controls ____________________

Tarp System:

HD Direct Drive 12 Volt Electric ____________________

One Piece Heavy Duty Arms w/30 Degree Bends ____________________

1.5HP 12 Volt Motor w/Cover ____________________

Minimum 18 oz Vinyl/Asphalt Tarp ____________________

Insulation:

Insulate Sides and Front of Body w/Heat

Resistant Insulation ____________________

Cover Insulation with Polished Aluminum Panels ____________________

Insert Test Hole In Drivers Side of Body ____________________

Specifications Bidder’s Response

Miscellaneous:

In Cab Body Up Warning Light ____________________

12 Volt Backup Alarm ____________________

8” Side Boards ____________________

Access Ladder on Drivers Side Front of Body ____________________

12 Volt Wireless Backup Camera ____________________

Manuals: Operators and Maintenance ____________________

Option:

3-Way Air Release Tailgate in Lieu of 2-Way

Gate, Requires Vertical/No Slope Design ____________________ welaw Highlight

COLQUITT COUNTY BID SPECIFICATIONS

The undersigned hereby declares that they have carefully examined the specifications herein referred to and will provide all the equipment, service and terms required by Colquitt County.

OPTIONAL TAILGATE

1. One (1) Dump Truck with option of (3) additional at the same price as per attached specifications $______________$__________________

2. Less: Discounts Due County Governments $______________$__________________

3. Net: $______________$__________________

4. (County Option) Less guaranteed buy back at the end of Two years or 80,000 miles, whichever comes first. Colquitt County reserves the right to accept or reject this price at the end of

Two years/80,000 miles. $______________$__________________

5. Total Cost Bid two Years/80,000 miles $______________$__________________

State your warranty:_______________________________________________________________

Earliest delivery date to Colquitt County _________________________________________________

We are bidding on Model ___________________ Manufactured by __________________________

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