Burke_County_Boom_Mower_Bid.pdf

BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Road Department | Boom Mower Bid | Page 1

Invitation to Bid for a Self Propelled Boom Mower

Burke County Road Department

The Burke County Board of Commissioners is accepting competitive sealed bids for one new self-propelled boom mower for the Road Department. The equipment must meet the attached specifications and be delivered complete and ready for operation.

Submission deadline

Bids must be received by November 4, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Late bids will not be considered.

Submit sealed bids to the Burke County Board of Commissioners Office, 602 Liberty Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830, or by mail to P.O. Box 89, Waynesboro, GA 30830. Clearly mark the envelope “Boom Mower

Bid” and include the bidder’s name. Bidders are responsible for ensuring receipt by the deadline.

Information to include

• Company name, contact person, address, telephone number, and email address.

• Equipment make, model, and model year, with supporting product literature.

• Completed specification checklist, with any exceptions clearly explained.

• Total delivered price, including all required equipment, attachments, freight, and setup. Identify any applicable taxes separately.

• Estimated delivery time after receipt of a County purchase order.

• Warranty coverage and information on available parts and service support.

Bid opening and potential award

Bids will be publicly opened at the next advertised Finance Committee meeting following the submission deadline. The date, time, and location will be provided in the meeting notice. A potential award will be considered at the next regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners meeting following the bid opening.

Review and award

The County will review price, compliance with the specifications, delivery time, warranty, and parts and service support. Any exceptions to the specifications must be clearly identified for County consideration.

Prices must remain valid for 60 days after the bid deadline.

Burke County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive minor informalities. Any award is subject to approval by the Board of Commissioners. The successful bidder must receive a County purchase order before proceeding.

Questions

Contact Ron Smith at the Burke County Road Department at (706) 554-3124. Any changes to the bid requirements will be issued by written addendum and must be acknowledged with the bid.

BURKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Road Department | Boom Mower Bid | Page 2

Boom Mower Specifications

Bidder: ______________________________________________________________

Equipment make and model: ______________________________________________

Total delivered bid amount: $_____________________________________________

Include all required equipment, attachments, freight, and setup. List any applicable taxes separately.

Mark each requirement “Meets” or “Exception.” Attach an explanation of each exception and supporting manufacturer’s literature.

Component Required specification Meets or exception

Boom 25 to 30 foot boom.

Controls Joystick controls.

Engine 150 HP engine.

Steering Crab steering.

Seat Cloth seat with adjustable air ride.

Seat adjustments

Two armrests; tilt and lumbar adjustment.

Cab equipment Air conditioning, heat, and windshield wiper.

Deck articulation Swivel deck with 30/60 articulation.

Front lift system Front lift arms with universal skid steer mounting plate and high flow hydraulics.

Grapple Front lift grapple included.

Fire protection Automatic fire suppression system.

Visibility Drive lights and backup camera.

Audio AM/FM stereo.

Work lighting Front and rear light bars.

Warning lighting Safety strobe bar on top of cab.

Cab configuration

Fixed cab with no rotation.

Lubrication Greaseable fittings on all boom pins.

Cutting deck 60 inch rotary mowing deck included.