25-011 Mid-Size Hydraulic Excavator and Rotator Head

The Floyd County Board of Commissioners is seeking sealed bids for the procurement of a mid-size hydraulic excavator and rotator head through Invitation to Bid #25-011. The procurement specifically targets equipment equivalent to or better than a John Deere 135 P-Tier Hydraulic Excavator, with detailed technical specifications requiring 75 kw (101 hp) net power, a maximum 20 ft digging depth, and an operating weight between 31,526-33,951 lb. Required attachments include rubber crawler pads, side cutters, grading blade, rotator head, 24" digging bucket, grading bucket, grapple attachment, and trenching bucket. Bidders must submit proposals electronically via www.floydCountyga.bonfirehub.gov by 11:00 AM on February 19, 2025, with all questions to be submitted by 5:00 PM on February 17, 2025, through the Bonfire website or to randy.self@floydcountyga.org. The county will evaluate bids based on price and other factors, reserving the right to waive technicalities and award to the most advantageous bidder.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. Bidders are required to complete multiple forms including vendor information, bidder's declaration, certificates of non-discrimination and non-collusion, drug-free workplace certificate, and W-9. No bid bonds are required for this procurement. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the bid is for a single mid-size hydraulic excavator with associated attachments, to be delivered to 337 Blacks Bluff Road, Rome, GA 30161. The county is exempt from local, state, and federal taxes, and submitted prices are considered maximum amounts not subject to increase due to taxes, shipping, handling charges, or other factors. Pricing terms are specified as FOB Destination with Net 30 Days payment terms, indicating a straightforward procurement process for public works equipment.