24-181 2024-2025 Motorgrader Lease

The state of Georgia, specifically the Augusta Central Services Department - Fleet Management Division, is seeking a vendor to provide a 36, 48, or 60-month lease for a motorgrader. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) outlines detailed technical specifications for the motorgrader, including requirements for the frame, engine, transmission, cab, hydraulic system, and various specialty items. The successful bidder will be responsible for providing an extended powertrain warranty and covering certain repairs and maintenance. Augusta has set a 0% local small business participation goal for this procurement, but bidders must still negotiate in good faith with any local small businesses that respond to the solicitation. The bid is due on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., with the bid opening held via Zoom.

The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The successful bidder will be required to provide a copy of the E-Verify Memorandum of Understanding. Augusta reserves the right to make an award on all items or any of the items according to the best interest of Augusta. The procurement does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information provided about any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The possible award value or budget range is not specified in the ITB.