Front Mounted Broom Specs.pdf

COLQUITT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

101 East Central Avenue

DENVER F. BRASWELL

Chairman

BARBARA JELKS

District 1 Commissioner

CHRIS HUNNICUTT

District 2 Commissioner

MARC DEMOTT

District 3 Commissioner

MIKE BOYD

District 4 Commissioner

PAUL NAGY

District 5 Commissioner

JOHNNY HARDIN

District 6 Commissioner

Post Office Box 517 Moultrie, Georgia 31776-0517

Phone 229-616-7400 Facsimile 229-616-7482 www.colquittcountyga.gov

CHARLES H. CANNON, IV

County Administrator 229-616-7404

MELISSA E. LAWSON

County Clerk 229-616-7409

LESTER CASTELLOW

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

June 2, 2026

INVITATION TO BID

RE: NEW FRONT MOUNTED BROOM

COLQUITT COUNTY is accepting sealed bids on one (1) NEW FRONT MOUNTED BROOM per specifications for use by the Road and Bridge Department. A copy of the specifications may be picked up at the Purchasing Department, located in the Colquitt County Court House Annex, 101 East Central Avenue, Suite 206, Moultrie, Georgia 31768 or can be accessed on the Colquitt County website at www.colquittcountyga.gov 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 Thursday, July 2, 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 FOR NEW FRONT MOUNTED BROOM.” 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 No bids may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after the called time.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 or lena.mercer@colquittcountyga.gov Stan Kirksey, Public Works Superintendent 229-616-7480 or stan.kirksey@colquittcountyga.gov

Sincerely, Lena Mercer Purchasing Agent http://www.colquittcountyga.gov/

COLQUITT COUNTY BID SPECIFICATIONS

FRONT MOUNTED BROOM

THE FRONT MOUNTED BROOM SHALL BE A NEW AND UNUSED CURRENTLY ADVERTISED

STANDARD PRODUCTION MODEL. IT SHALL BE COMPLETELY AND PROPERLY SERVICED AND

READY FOR USE UPON RECEIPT.

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

INDICATE EXACTLY WHAT THEYARE OFFERING IN EACH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING BLANKS

UNDER THE BIDDER’S RESPONSE COLUMN. DO NOT USE “COMPLY”, “YES”, “OK”, “SAME”, OR A (“)

DITTO MARK. FILL IN ALL THE BLANKS.

SPECIFICATIONS BIDDER’S RESPONSE

Model

GENERAL:

74hp liquid cooled diesel engine that is Tier 4 Final compliant ______________________________

30 gal fuel tank ______________________________

22 gal hydraulic tank ______________________________

Minimum weight (with water) 6,500 lbs ____________________________________

Fully enclosed ROPS two-door cab with air conditioner, heater and defroster ____________________________________

Overall length of broom: 15’ 6” ______________________________

Wheelbase: 7’ 3” ______________________________

Two wet disc type brakes with hand operated parking brake ____________________________________

Amber safety strobe light _____________________________________

Horn and back-up alarm _____________________________________

Electrical system: 12 volt system, 120 A alternator and battery ______________________________

Unit should have separate hydraulic systems for travel and brush control ____________________________________

Tilt steering column ____________________________________

DRIVE SYSTEM:

Fully hydrostatic, variable drive system with two speeds ____________________________________

Travel Speed: 0 – 20mph ____________________________________

Two speed hydraulic transmission ______________________________

Heavy-duty truck type, oscillating rear axle ______________________________

Four steel disc 15 x 6 Wheels ______________________________

(4) ST 225 x 75-15R, load range E tires ____________________________________

BRUSH SYSTEM:

Joystick control with variable down pressure control ______________________________

30 degrees left or right Sweep angle ______________________________

160 RPM Broom Speed, variable by engine speed or dial ____________________________________

Brush watering system with two 75-gallon tanks ____________________________________

7’6” total brush length ____________________________________

32” Brush Diameter ____________________________________

Brush System shall be mounted in front of machine ____________________________________

INSTRUMENTATION:

Graphic control screen with digital readouts. Review and Monitor system vitals including: oil pressure, water Temperature, voltmeter, tachometer, hour meter, fuel gauge. ______________________________

CAB:

Padded seat with safety belt ______________________________

Dual west coast style mirrors ______________________________

Front windshield wiper ______________________________

Dome light ______________________________

12v DC power outlet ______________________________

2-speed defrost fan ______________________________

Manual box ______________________________

Cup holder ______________________________

ADDITIONAL STANDARD EQUIPMENT:

Two LED headlights ______________________________

Two rear LED work lights ______________________________

LED stop, tail, and turn signals _______________________________

Vandalism package ______________________________

Hydraulic temperature/ level gauge on tank ______________________________

Toolbox ______________________________

ADDITIONAL STANDARD EQUIPMENT:

Front windshield washer ______________________________

Rear wiper and washer assembly ______________________________

Back up/reverse camera with in-cab color display ______________________________

Radio/CD/Bluetooth with dual speakers and remote, ______________________________ Cab only model.

CASH BID PRICE FOR ABOVE SPECIFICATIONS-UNIT $_________________EACH

LESS: DISCOUNTS DUE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS $_________________EACH

TOTAL PRICE: DELIVERED TO COLQUITT COUNTY $_________________EACH

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:

EARLIEST DELIVERY DATE: ___________________________________________________________

LATEST DELIVER DATE: ______________________________________________________________

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