Flat Bed Dump Truck RFP.pdf

CITY OF BRUNSWICK GEORGIA

February 2024

Flat Bed Dump Truck

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

CITY OF BRUNSWICK GEORGIA

Engineering & Public Works

City of Brunswick 525 Lakewood Ave

Brunswick, Georgia 31520 galberson@cityofbrunswick-ga.gov mailto:galberson@cityofbrunswick-ga.gov

FLAT BED DUMP TRUCK

FOR

THE CITY OF BRUNSWICK

INVITATION TO PROPOSERS

The City of Brunswick, Georgia (the City) will receive proposals for a Flat Bed Dump Truck until Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. EST.

The City invites vendors to submit proposals responsive to the specific requirements set forth in this request for proposals (RFP). The envelopes containing the proposal must be sealed, and addressed to:

Garrow Alberson

Director of Engineering & Public Works City of Brunswick

525 Lakewood Ave Brunswick, Georgia 31520 galberson@cityofbrunswick-ga.gov

All proposals must be marked “Flat Bed Dump Truck RFP.” The envelope must bear on the outside the name and address of the vendor. No proposal may be withdrawn or modified in any way after the deadline for proposal openings, and no faxed proposals will be accepted. Proposals received after the scheduled opening time and date will remain unopened and will not be considered.

Questions regarding this request for proposals should be submitted in writing to Karen Rogers, Department of Engineering & Public Works, at krogers@cityofbrunswick-ga.gov, prior to 12:00 noon on Friday, February 23, 2024. Responses to any questions will be posted to the City of Brunswick website by Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

The City of Brunswick provides equal opportunity for all businesses and does not discriminate against any person or business because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and handicap or veteran’s status. This policy ensures all segments of the business community have access to supplying the goods and services needed by The City of Brunswick.

mailto:galberson@cityofbrunswick-ga.gov mailto:krogers@cityofbrunswick-ga.gov

THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, CITY OF BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA

RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL PROPOSALS,

WAIVE TECHNICALITIES AND MAKE THE AWARD IN THE BEST

INTEREST OF THE CITY.

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FLAT BED DUMP TRUCK

FOR

THE CITY OF BRUNSWICK

1. Project Description: The City of Brunswick is interested in purchasing a Flat Bed Dump Truck for the purpose of hauling of aggregates, soils, and other materials associated with various maintenance and improvement tasks within the City.

2. Minimum Specifications: The following, at a minimum, will be included in the bid price. If substituting specifications make note in the proposal:

• Single Axle Chassis

• International MV607 (or Ford 650, or equivalent) with flatbed dump body

• Cummins L9 270 hp / 860 ft-lb Diesel engine, or equivalent

• Allison 3000 series Automatic Transmission w/ PTO provisions

• GVW 33,000 lb

• Day cab

• 16’ Flat bed with hydraulic dump capability

• Pintle Hook with 7-way plug

• Electric Tarp system

• 22.5 Rubber Tires

• Steel Wheels

• 21,000 lb rear axle w/ locking diffs

• 12,000 lb front axle

• Air Ride suspension

• Huck bolt fasteners

• Truck Wheelbase to accommodate body

• Tilt wheel

• Radio w/ Bluetooth

• Delivery to City of Brunswick Public Works facility

• On-site operating and maintenance instruction

• Vehicle warranty as provided by manufacturer

Alternate Items

Vendor may also choose to bid and price separately any add-ons for additional warranties, maintenance agreements, maintenance equipment, or support equipment (such as safety features, etc.) that will be beneficial.

Vendor shall list and describe any variations or differences from minimum specifications listed above.

3. Addenda: If the City determines that an amendment is required to this

RFP, the City Representative will post a written addendum on the City Website at http://www.brunswickga.org (the “City Website”) and upon posting will be deemed to form part of this RFP. No amendment of any kind to the RFP is effective unless it is posted in a formal written addendum on the City Website. Upon submitting a Proposal, Proponents will be deemed to have received notice of all addenda that are posted on the City Website.

4. Proposal Requirements:

• All proposals shall include vendor’s full specifications and total costs including delivery and any applicable fees.

• Vendor shall include service and maintenance schedule of equipment, as well as any vendor-provided service and maintenance options, warranties, etc.

• Proposals shall include the cost of the proposed equipment and any accessories or add-ons deemed important by the vendor. These shall all be itemized and listed separately. Proposals shall also include a tentative date of product delivery.

• Submittals shall also include references of three previous customers who have purchased similar vehicles.

Proposals will be evaluated on:

• Conformance to minimum requirements listed in this RFP;

• Cost of the equipment;

• Date of delivery;

• Value added accessories, warranties, or other items in addition to the base equipment;

• References from previous customers.

5. Conflict of Interest:

Vendors shall disclose any potential conflicts of interest and existing business relationships they may have with the City. If requested by the City, vendors should provide all pertinent information regarding ownership of their company at the City’s request.

6. Negotiations and Contract award:

The City is under no obligation to accept any Proposal submitted. The City reserves the right in its sole discretion to waive informalities in, or reject any or all Proposals, or to accept any Proposal deemed most favorable in the interest of the City or cancel the competition at any time without award.

Thereafter, the City may issue a new Request, sole source or do nothing.

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INVITATION TO PROPOSERS