WC _ Bid Package for Vehicle Lift.doc

INVITATION TO BID

The Ware County Board of Commissioners is now accepting sealed bids for the purchase and installation of one (1) Four-Post Medium Duty Vehicle Lift, with 230” wheelbase that will lift 18,000 lbs. This lift must have a dual functioning lock system and adjustable latch bars along with dual rolling jacks with airline connections for use by the Ware County Vehicle Maintenance Department.

The Ware County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Sealed bids will be accepted until 9:00 a.m. Friday, May 2, 2025 and bids will be opened on Friday May 2, 2025 at 2:00p.m., at the Ware County Commission Office located at 305 Oak Street, Suite 212, Waycross, Georgia. No late bids will be accepted. The formal awarding of the bid will take place at the next meeting of the Ware County Board of Commissioners.

If you have any questions, you may contact Ware County Purchasing and Grants Coordinator Kayley Johnson at (912) 287-4300.

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 “VM-4PL25” and mail or deliver to:

Ware County Commission

Kayley Johnson 305 Oak St. Suite 227 Waycross, GA 31501

SCOPE

These specifications describe a Four-Post Medium Duty Vehicle Lift, with 230” wheelbase that will lift 18,000 lbs. The unit shall be a new (unused), current standard production model and will be completely prepared for customer delivery through service by a factory authorized dealer prior to delivery. Unit must be current model built for the U.S. Market, sold by a factory authorized dealer.

VENDOR INFORMATION

The asset offered shall be equal to 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”, “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.

PRESERVATION OF RIGHTS

The Owner reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and also reserves the right to waive all minor technicalities, informalities, and irregularities. Owner is seeking the lowest responsive bid from the most qualified responsible bidder. The Owner reserves the right to accept the bid, which in the judgment of the Owner, is in Ware County’s best interest.

4 Post Vehicle Lift

Unit Year:

Unit Manufacturer:

Unit Model:

Capabilities

· Handle wheelbase up to 230 inches

· At least an 18,000 pound lift capacity

· Automatic ramp chocks

· Dual function lock system

· Four-wheel stops

· Adjustable latch bars

· Internal airline connections

Accessories

· Rolling front and rear jacks

· 2 side steps

BID AUTHORIZATION

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 Vendor’s List altogether

Other (specify below)

Remark: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Company Name:

Signature:

Telephone:

Date:

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:

Any bid not containing this information will NOT be considered E-Verify Form Contractor Affidavit under O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b)(1)

By executing this affidavit, the undersigned Contractor verifies its compliance with O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91, stating affirmatively that the individual, firm or corporation which is engaged in the physical Performance of services on behalf of Ware County Board of Commissioners has registered with, is authorized to use and uses the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify, or any subsequent replacement program, in accordance with the applicable provisions and deadlines established in O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91. Furthermore, the undersigned Contractor will continue to use the federal work authorization program throughout the contract period and the undersigned Contractor will contract for the physical Performance of services in satisfaction of such contract only with subcontractors who present an affidavit to the Contractor with the information required by O.C.G.A. § 13-10-91(b). Contractor hereby attests that its federal work authorization user identification number and date of authorization are as follows:

Federal Work Authorization User Identification Number

Date of Authorization

Name of Contractor

Name of Project

Ware County Board of Commissioners

Name of Public Employer

I hereby declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Executed on ____________________ (month, day, year) in ______________________(city), ___________(state).

Signature of Authorized Officer or Agent

Printed Name and Title of Authorized Officer or Agent

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN BEFORE ME

ON ____________________________ (month, day, year)

NOTARY PUBLIC

My Commission Expires: _______________ (month, day, year)

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