RFP_MOTOR GRADERS.docx

REQUEST FOR BIDS

The Ware County Board of Commissioners is now accepting sealed bids for the lease or purchase of (2) two 6-Cylinder, Diesel Powered Motor Graders for the Ware County Public Works Department. Ware County has no intention of purposely eliminating any company from bidding. However, there are certain specifications that must be met or exceeded.

The Ware County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids, with or without cause. Sealed bids will be accepted until Monday, September 29, 2025 at 2:00p.m. and bids will be opened on that date at 02:15p.m., at the Ware County Commission Office located at 305 Oak Street, Suite 227, Waycross, Georgia. No late bids will be accepted The County Commission will consider the bids at the next regular meeting of the Ware County Board of Commissioners to determine the lowest and/or best bid.

If you have any questions concerning this bid, you may contact Larry Thrift (912) 287-4404, email lthrift@warecountyga.gov or Kayley Johnson at (912) 287-4300, email kjohnson@warecountyga.gov.

Should your firm be interested in submitting a bid, please fill out the bid specification form, submit the sealed bid, marked on the outer envelope as “DPMG-25-Public Works” and mail or deliver to:

Ware County Commission Kayley Johnson 305 Oak Street, Suite 227 Waycross, GA 31501

SCOPE

These specifications cover (2) Two 6-Cylinder, Diesel Powered Motor Graders for use by the Ware County Public Works Department.

VENDOR INFORMATION

The vehicles offered shall be equal with the detailed requirements listed below, unless otherwise noted. Bidders are to indicate exactly what they are offering in each of the blanks in the “Bidder’s Response” column. If this is left blank or is incomplete, your bid will not be considered for award until all information is furnished. Do not use “Comply”, “Yes”, “OK”, “Same”, an “X”, a “V”, a “Checkmark”, or a “Ditto Mark”, unless bidding EXACTLY as stated.

SUPPORTING DATA

Bidders must furnish catalog pages, specification sheets or similar data to support statements made in the Bidder’s Response column. Failure to furnish this data may be considered as cause for rejection of the bid.

(2) Two New 2025 Tandem Drive Motor Graders

Year:

Manufacturer:

Model:

Engine

· Diesel Powered, 6 Cylinder Turbocharged

· Net Horsepower 200 Minimum in High Range with Minimum 427 cu in Displacement

· Minimum Tier 4 Rate for Off Highway Emissions 2020

· Full Flow, Spin on Lube Filter

· Engine Shall Have at Least 1,000 Hours of Operation Between Oil Changes

Transmission

· Direct Drive Powershift Transmission 8 Forward & 6 Reverse Gears

· Tandem Drive

· Maximum Speed of 30 MPH

· Circle Drive Clip Clutch

· Must be Equipped with Electronic Throttle Control

Hydraulic System

· Minimum System Pressure of 3,500 PSI

· Variable Displacement with Closed Center

Electrical System

· 24 Volt System

· Heavy Duty Maintenance Free Batteries

· Batteries – 1,200 cca Minimum

· Alternator – 150 amps Minimum

· Driving Lights, LED Brake & Hazard Lights

· Beacon Light on Rear of Machine

Brakes

· 4 Wheel Wet Disc Oil Brakes

· Individual Brake Pods for Each Rear Wheel Independent of Tandem Chains

Tires/Wheels

· 14:00R24 Radial Tires With Multiple Piece Rims

Scarifier

Blade

· 14 Foot, Hydraulic Side Shift With Cutting Edge

Cab

· Fully Enclosed ROP Cab

· Factory Installed Air Conditioner, Heater, Defroster, Fan, Laminated, & Tempered Glass Windows With Intermittent Wipers

· Rear View & Side Mirrors

· Rear Vision Camera

· AM/FM Radio With 12V Power Port

· Air Suspension Seat With 3” Wide Seat Belt Minimum

· Joy Stick/ Pilot Control Steering Control

Gauges

· Full Instrumentation to Include But Not Limited to the Following: Machine Level Low Oil Pressure Warning Light & Buzzer, Articulation, Temperature Gauge, Speedometer, Light Indicator, Transmission Temperature & Position Indicator, & RPM Indicator

Fuel Capacity

· Minimum of 100 Gallons

Manuals

· Manuals Shall Be Provided on CD Format

· Operator’s Manual

· Parts Manual

· Service Manual

· Two (2) Copies of Current Brochure of Machine Being Bid

Additional Equipment

· Tool Box & Towing Hitch

· Service & Parts Center Within 50 Miles

· Ground Level Engine Shutdown

· Dual Side Cab Ladders

· Electronic Throttle Control

· Locking Service Compartment Doors

· SOS Ports for Engine, Hydraulic, Transmission, Coolant, & Fuel

· 5 Year/7,500 Hour Service Agreement With Mileage 5 Year Full Machine Warranty to Include Travel Time & Mileage. No Deductible Plus All SOS Supplies & Diagnostics

· Technology to Send Location, Utilization, Health, & Productivity to Remote Locations

Standard Equipment Not Mentioned Is To Be Included wipers on all exterior glass

Factory Warranties

· Copy of Warranty Coverage

· 5 Year/7500 Hour Total Machine, No Deductible Warranty Including Travel Time and Mileage

· No Service Charge or Travel Expense Under Warranty

· Replacement Machine Provided if Equipment is in Shop More Than 2 Days

· For Warranty Period: Fluid Analysis Program. Provide all Kits Necessary During Warranty

Delivery Date/Availability

Purchase Option

· Price of Machines Delivered to Ware County, F.O.B

Lease Option

· Price of Municipal Lease with a Balloon Buy-back Amount for 5 Years or 7500 Hours.

· First Payment Due at Time of Delivery

EXCEPTIONS

Any exceptions to the above bid specifications must be listed below, in detail. Otherwise, it will be assumed that the bidder’s offer is in total compliance with all aspects of the bid.

BID FORM

Sign below in ink in the space provided. Unsigned bids will be considered incomplete and will be subject to rejection.

IT IS AGREED BY THE UNDERSIGNED BIDDER THAT THE SIGNING AND DELIVERY OF THIS BID REPRESENTS THE BIDDER’S ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND PROVISIONS, AND IF AWARDED THIS BID, WILL PERFORM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS AGREEMENT.

BID SUBMITTED BY:

COMPANY NAME: ________________________________________

ADDRESS: ________________________________________

CITY, STATE, ZIP: ________________________________________

TELEPHONE: ________________________________________

FAX: ________________________________________

SIGNATURE: ________________________________________

PRINTED NAME: ________________________________________

TITLE: ________________________________________

DATE: ________________________________________

STATEMENT OF NO BID

We, the undersigned, have declined to bid

______ Specifications too “tight”, i.e., geared toward one brand or manufacturer only

______ Insufficient time to respond to the Invitation to Bid.

______ We do not offer this product or services

______ Unable to meet specifications

______ Unable to meet Bond requirements

______ Specifications unclear (explain how)

______ Unable to meet Insurance requirements

______ Remove us from your “Bidders List” altogether

______ Other (specify below)

Remark: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Is any owner or officer of the bidder an employee of Ware County or related as close as third cousin to a Ware County Commissioner or other elected official?

YES ____________ NO ____________

Local Vendors submitting a bid from Waycross and Ware County MUST have valid City and/or County business license.

Local Vendor: YES ____________ NO _______________

City License #: ____________________________________

County License #: ____________________________________

Date of Issue: ____________________________________

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