25-002 trade package for (2) bobcat E48 or equal compact excavators

Floyd County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for a trade package involving two (2) Bobcat E48 or equivalent compact excavators through Bid #25-002. The procurement requires excavators with specific technical specifications, including a 48 HP Tier 4 emission certified diesel engine, enclosed cab, 4.5-ton weight class, 19-gallon fuel capacity, zero tail swing, and 124" digging depth. Key deliverables include two new compact excavators with optional equipment such as auxiliary hydraulic outlets, quick couplers, and various bucket sizes. The bid allows for trading in one 2024 Bobcat E48 Compact Excavator with 400 hours and one 2024 Sany SY50 with 165 hours, with trade-in values to be deducted from the total bid price. Electronic bid submissions are required via https://floydcountyga.bonfirehub.com by January 13, 2025, at 11:00 A.M., with a public bid opening to be conducted at the Purchasing Department and optional electronic Zoom attendance for vendors who request access by January 9, 2025. Evaluation criteria appear to focus on total cost, including trade-in values, and compliance with technical specifications.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. The bid documents indicate that multiple vendors can participate, with ten vendors already having submitted bids featuring various makes and models including SANY, Hitachi, John Deere, JCB, Hyundai, Bobcat, Komatsu, and CAT equipment options. Bid pricing for the two excavators ranged from $113,413.54 to $187,200.00, with trade-in values for the existing excavators ranging from $10,000 to $52,000. Central Atlanta Tractor submitted the lowest final price at $33,000.00 for their SANY SY50 model, while Tractor & Equipment Co. submitted the highest total bid at $167,200.00 for a Komatsu PC 45MR-5 model. The contract will be awarded on either a lump sum or individual item basis, depending on what is deemed most advantageous to Floyd County. Payment terms are specified as Net 30 days, with the county exempt from local, state, and federal taxes.