(1)- new wheel loader for the carroll county solid waste transfer station

The Carroll County Board of Commissioners in Georgia is issuing an Invitation to Bid for the procurement of one new wheel loader to be delivered to the Carroll County Solid Waste Transfer Station on a one-time basis. The wheel loader must meet specific minimum specifications including an operating weight between 40,000-50,000 pounds, horsepower between 250-300 with Tier 4 emissions compliance, a 6 cubic yard bucket capacity, a 24-volt electrical system, and solid rubber tires. All equipment must be new and the latest model year, with previous model year equipment acceptable only if it is new and never titled; bidders must also provide manufacturer specifications, technical data, and a factory-recommended preventative maintenance schedule with procedures, mileage intervals, and fluid specifications. Sealed bid proposals must be submitted by 2:00 P.M. Eastern Time on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, with all pricing quoted on a firm, fixed-price basis including FOB Destination delivery costs to Carroll County Public Works at 34 Horsley Mill Road, Carrollton, Georgia 30117. Interested bidders are encouraged to submit written questions to the Purchasing Agent at least 72 hours prior to the bid deadline. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder whose proposal is most advantageous to the County as determined by the Board of Commissioners, with delivery time considered as an evaluation criterion; bid prices must remain firm for sixty days from the opening date, and payment terms are Net 30 Days.

Bidders must be licensed to do business, current on all property taxes and fees owed to Carroll County, and fully compliant with Georgia's E-Verify requirements under O.C.G.A. 13-10-91; additionally, bidders must submit affidavits certifying independent price determination, non-collusion, and compliance with immigration and citizenship requirements. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses are identified in the solicitation documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the bid materials. The solicitation does not identify a specific contract award value or budget range, indicating that the County will evaluate bids based on price competitiveness and the overall responsiveness of each proposal. Bidders should note that estimated delivery dates must be stated in their proposals, as the County reserves the right to consider delivery time when selecting the most responsive bidder.