(1) Animal Control Transport Truck

Polk County Board of Commissioners is requesting sealed bids for one animal control transport truck, with bids due September 16, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EST at the Commissioners Office in Cedartown, Georgia.

The scope is a 2026 Chevrolet 2500 Double Cab 4-Wheel Drive truck in white with power windows, mirrors, locks, heavy-duty vinyl seats, and tow package, paired with a standard Model ARF-95 Animal Control Unit manufactured by Swab Wagon Company, Inc. The transport unit features six animal compartments and one equipment storage compartment constructed from molded fiberglass-reinforced plastic with white gel coat color. Special options include four LED warning lights with clear color rear lens, compartment lights, roof rack, wear strips, safety doors, and a blind spot mirror. The unit must be attached to the truck at delivery.

Bidders must submit a sealed envelope with all required forms: Non-Collusion Affidavit, Contractor's Declaration, Drug-Free Workplace Certificate, Certificate of Non-Discrimination, S.A.V.E. Affidavit, and E-Verify Compliance Affidavit. All bids must be bound with 8.5" × 11" pages. Bid packages must remain open for acceptance for 90 calendar days after the proposal deadline. Polk County reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, require modifications, make partial or multiple awards, and excuse technical defects at its sole discretion. The successful contractor must execute the contract within ten calendar days of notice of award.

Requests for interpretation or changes must be submitted in writing to Animal Control Director Jeff Crawford at jcrawford@polkga.org and received at least five calendar days prior to bid opening. Proposal documents are available from the Polk County Administration Office at 216 Main Street, Cedartown, Georgia 30125, or via the county website at polkga.org. The estimated award date is September 2026.