2 New Motor Graders with Sloper

Colquitt County is requesting sealed bids on two new motor graders with slopers for the Road and Bridge Department, with bids due June 30, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The procurement is an Invitation to Bid with no pre-bid conference or site visit scheduled.

Acceptable models include CAT 140, John Deere 670G, or equivalent. Required specifications include a six-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, hydraulic blade, power shift transmission, enclosed pressurized cab with air conditioning and heating, LED lighting, electric over hydraulic controls with joystick steering, rear camera, and a front-mounted scarifier with minimum nine teeth. Bidders must respond to all specifications with exact details rather than generic compliance statements and must bid on all items or face disqualification.

The contract includes a five-year warranty period or 7,500 hours, whichever comes first, with no deductible and no service charges or travel expenses covered. Warranty coverage includes replacement equipment if the grader is out of service for more than seven days, and a fluid analysis program with pre-paid postage kits during the warranty period. The bid submission must include total cost for both units net pricing, a guaranteed buyback price at the end of five years or 7,500 hours, and the final total cost bid for the five-year period.

Bids may not be withdrawn for thirty days following the bid opening. Sealed bids are submitted to the Colquitt County Purchasing Department, 101 East Central Avenue, Suite 206, Moultrie, Georgia 31768. Questions should be directed to Lena Mercer, County Purchasing Agent, or Stan Kirksey, Public Works Superintendent.