September 21, 2026

INVITATION TO BID

RE: (1) New Water Truck

COLQUITT COUNTY is accepting sealed bids on one (1) New Water Truck per specifications for use by the Road and Bridge Department.

The bid packet is available on Colquitt County’s website. 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, (Post Office Box 517 Moultrie, Georgia 31776-0517,) until Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 10:10 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 “BID FOR WATER 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 No bids may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after the called time.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

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

District 1

District 4

District 5

District 6

Chairman

COLQUITT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

101 East Central Avenue

DENVER F. BRASWELL

BARBARA JELKS

CHRIS HUNNICUTT

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

District 3

MARC DEMOTT

http://www.colquittcountyga.gov/departments/purchasing mailto:lena.mercer@colquittcountyga.gov mailto:stan.kirksey@colquittcountyga.gov

Colquitt County Board of Commissioners Water Truck

Body Bid Specifications

THE WATER TRUCK SHALL BE A NEW AND UNUSED CURRENTLY ADVERTISED, STANDARD

PRODUCTION MODEL. IT SHALL BE COMPLETELY AND PROPERLY SERVICED AND READY FOR USE UPON

RECEIPT AND DELIVERED TO 2020 COUNTY FARM RD. MOULTRIE, GA. 31768. THE FOLLOWING

SPECIFICATIONS ARE FOR MINIMUM DESIRED REQUIREMENTS.

SUGGESTED BID SPECIFICATIONS

Bidder Shall Complete the Following

If No, State Specifically the Item being offered

2,000 Gallon Water Tank Installed - REQUIREMENTS

YES NO OFFERED

a. 2- Rear Spray, 2- Front Spray, and Driver Side Spray Nozzle ____ ____ ______________

b. FRC in Cab Electronic Water Level Guage ____ ____ ______________

c. 2- LED Safety Beacon Lights ____ ____ ______________

d. Hydraulic System With AKG Hydraulic Cooler ____ ____ ______________

e. Cyclone Revisor ____ ____ ______________

f. 304 – 304L Stainless Steel Hydraulic Lines ____ ____ ______________

g. Permco Hydraulic Motor ____ ____ ______________

h. 50’x1.5” Cox Hose Reel, Zinc Coated Shaft, Nozzle Holster ____ ____ ______________

i. LED Fed Spec #108 Lighting and Reflective Tape ____ ____ ______________

j. Drain Ports ____ ____ ______________

k. Premier, Berkley-Type Mechanical Seal Pump ____ ____ ______________

l. 28” Manhole, with Bolted Safety Screen ____ ____ ______________

m. Anti-Slip Walkway Atop Tank ____ ____ ______________

n. High Quality Genesis Exterior Paint ____ ____ ______________

o. Interior Tank, Two-Part Marine Grade Epoxy Liner ____ ____ ______________

p. 3” Fill Pipe with 2” Air Gap ____ ____ ______________

q. Winterizing Kit ____ ____ ______________

r. Control panel ____ ____ ______________

s. Back-up Camera ____ ____ ______________

SPECIFICATIONS ON CHASSIS FOR WATER TRUCK BODY

CHASSIS YES or NO

1. G.V.W. to be minimum 33,000 _____ _____

2. Wheelbase to meet body requirements _____ _____

3. CA to meet body requirements _____ _____

4. EOF to meet body requirements _____ _____

5. Front axle to be 12,0000# minimum. Oil lubricated wheel bearings _____ _____

6. Rear axle to be 21,000# minimum _____ _____

7. Engine to be Diesel

Minimum 300 H.P. @ 2,000 RPM, Single stage air cleaner

10 gallons of DEF to be included at delivery _____ _____

8. Vertical exhaust system with curved standpipe _____ _____

9. Engine brake with dash control _____ _____

10. Two-way shutdown for low oil pressure and high water temperature _____ _____

11. Horton fan clutch or equal _____ _____

12. Transmission to be Allison 3000rds-p 6 speed. Dash-mounted oil temperature gauge, transmission rear support, water/oil heat exchange _____ _____

13. H.D. driveline with mid-ship bearing _____ _____

14. 160 amp alternator and minimum 700 CCA maintenance free batteries _____ _____

15. Minimum R.B.M. rating 1,580,000 IN. LBS. per rail _____ _____

16. Front tow hook(s) _____ _____

17. Chrome front bumper _____ _____

18. Suspension to be 12,000# front springs minimum _____ _____

19. 21,000# Hendrikson Hallmax rear suspension or equal _____ _____

20. Brakes: 16.5 X 5” front & 16.5 x 7” rear. Minimum _____ _____

21. Front and rear brakes to be heavy duty grade _____ _____

22. 18.2 CFM compressor or greater _____ _____

23. Heated air dryer _____ _____

24. Berg pull cord drain valve and central drain station _____ _____

25. Air tanks mounted inside frame rails _____ _____

26. Tires to be 11r22.5 16 ply front tires. 11r22.5 16 ply rear tires with traction tread and closed shoulder _____ _____

27. Wheels to be steel disc, front and rear painted white.

22.5 X 8.25 front wheels. 22.5 x 8.25 dual rear wheels _____ ____

28. Fuel tank to be minimum 50 gallons aluminum _____ _____

CAB YES or NO

1. Cab construction of aluminum, fiberglass or stainless steel to prohibit rust _____ _____

2. Air-ride left hand driver seat _____ _____

3. Front and rear mud flaps _____ _____

4. Shoulder harness for driver and passenger _____ _____

5. Entry grab handles for driver and passenger _____ _____

6. Slip resistant steps _____ _____

7. Factory tinted glass all windows _____ _____

8. Factory installed air conditioning _____ _____

9. Heated & powered mirror heads w/stainless steel brackets _____ _____

10. Dual heated convex mirrors _____ _____

11. Power windows RH & LH _____ _____

12. AM/FM radio with electronic tuning and Bluetooth _____ _____

13. Auxiliary C/B radio terminals and antenna leads _____ _____

14. 5# LB. fire extinguisher mounted in cab _____ _____

15. Dash mounted air cleaner restriction gauge _____ _____

16. Triangle safety kit (Kylor solid state HD flasher) _____ _____

17. Warning lights and buzzers for air, oil, and water in addition to direct reading gauges _____ _____

18. Parking brake warning light _____ _____

19. Back-up alarm wiring to end of frame _____ _____

20. Full set of gauges on dash: must include speedometer, tachometer, voltmeter, primary & secondary air pressure gauges, engine oil pressure, and fuel gauge _____ _____

21. Warning lights and indicators with audible alarm for high coolant temperature, parking brake, low oil pressure, and low air pressure _____ _____

22. Two captain’s chairs with storage underneath passenger seat _____ _____

23. Cruise control _____ _____

24. Two 12-volt power outlets _____ _____

25. Vinyl seats and floor covering _____ _____

26. One complete set of floor mats _____ _____

27. Parking brake control valve _____ _____

28. Wiper/washer controls _____ _____

29. Head lights, clearance lights, smart message center (SMC), reset switch, fan clutch override switch and dimmer switch _____ _____

30. Power steering _____ _____

31. Imron paint or equal _____ _____

WARRANTIES YES OR NO

I. FIVE YEAR OR 200,000 MILE WARRANTY MINIMUM ON ENGINE,

TURBO, WATER PUMP, INJECTORS, AND AFTER TREATMENT

SYSTEM _____ _____

II. FIVE YEAR / UNLIMITED MILES WARRANTY ON TRANSMISSION _____ _____

III. THREE YEAR WARRANTY ON AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATER _____ _____

IV. FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON TRUCK FRAME _____ _____

V. FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON CAB & 3 YEAR TOWING _____ _____

MANUELS

COMPLETE AND ACCURATE HARD AND DIGITAL COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR THE CAB AND

CHASSIS, BODY, AND ALL COMPONENTS SHALL BE FURNISHED AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY OF THE UNIT, AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO COLQUITT COUNTY. ALL INFORMATION IS TO BE DELIVERED WITH

TRUCK. DESCRIPTION AND TOTAL COPIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

i. OPERATORS INSTRUCTION MANUEL – 1 COPY _____ _____

ii. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS – 1 COPY _____ _____

iii. SHOP MAINTENANCE MANUELS – 1 COPY _____ _____

iv. ILLUSTRATED PARTS MANUEL – 1 COPY _____ _____

v. AIR PIPING DIAGRAMS AS FURNISHED – 1 COPY _____ _____

vi. HYDRAULIC DIAGRAMS AS FURNISHED – 1 COPY _____ _____

vii. CHASSIS LINE ITEMS SHEET – 1 COPY _____ _____

viii. ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS & SINGLE LINE DRAWINGS – 1 COPY _____ _____

ix. TROUBLE SHOOTING CD FOR DIAGNOSTICS – 1 COPY _____ _____

x. COMPLETE 1ST SERVICE KIT: OIL, AIR, FUEL FILTERS INCLUDED _____ _____

TRAINING

VENDOR SHALL PROVIDE, AT NO ADDITIONAL COST, A QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR(S) TO CONDUCT

TRAINING CLASSES FOR UP TO (4) HOURS OF INSTRUCTION ON THE BODY AND CHASSIS FOR THE FLEET

MAINTENANCE & SANITATION OPERATORS. SUCH TRAINING SHALL BE CONDUCTED AT THE COUNTY

SHOP AND ON THE COUNTY ROUTES

Exceptions To Chassis Specifications Line # Explanation

Colquitt County Board of Commissioners Water Truck Body Bid Sheet

1. NEW TRUCK CHASSIS AND BODY WITH WATER TANK $____________________

2. CASH BID PRICE FOR ABOVE SPECIFICATIONS-UNITS $____________________

3. LESS: DISCOUNTS DUE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS

This price will be paid thirty (30) days after delivery. $____________________

4. Total Price: If paid with County Purchasing Card This price can be processed immediately upon delivery. $____________________

LIST OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT TO BE INCLUDED IN BID PRICE:

STATE AND EXPLAIN WARRANTY TO BE INCLUDED IN BID PRICE:

STATE IDENTITY OF EQUIPMENT ON WHICH BID IS SUBMITTED:

NEW 33,000 GVWR CHASSIS AND BODY

EARLIEST DELIVERY DATE: ___________________________________________________________________

LATEST DELIVERY DATE: _____________________________________________________________________

AUTHORIZED PERSON (PRINT OR TYPE) TELEPHONE NUMBER

SIGNATURE EMAIL ADDRESS

COMPANY NAME DATE

COMPANY ADDRESS