26-007-MWA - Excavator and Compactor

The Macon Water Authority in Bibb County, Georgia seeks sealed bids for the procurement of one Mini X Excavator (Model CX60C with a Yanmar 4TNV98C Tier 4 Final diesel engine, 63 net horsepower, operating weight of 12,940 pounds, and zero tail-swing capability) and two hydraulic compactors (Steelwrist S40 model, each weighing 419 pounds with 5,620 vibration force and 3,046 psi maximum pressure). Bidders may submit bids for individual equipment or all equipment as a package. All delivery must be made to 1090 MLK Jr. Boulevard, Macon, Georgia 31201, with all quoted prices to be delivered prices, FOB Destination, with all non-applicable taxes deducted. Equipment must be ready to use upon delivery, and a Manufacturer's Statement of Origin free and clear of all liens must be provided at delivery. Bidders may propose equivalent products that meet or exceed specifications, provided they submit complete descriptive literature and proof of equivalency with their bids. The Authority will evaluate bids based on price, reputation, financial responsibility, experience, and usefulness to the using department. Sealed bids must be submitted by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, to Rhonda Smith at 790 Second Street, Macon, Georgia 31201, with public opening at 2:00 PM the same day. Requests for specification interpretations are due by 5:00 PM on Friday, April 10, 2026, and bids remain valid for sixty days after opening.

The contracting documents do not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information. The Macon Water Authority reserves the right to award bids individually or as a lump sum and may award to other than the lowest bidder based on the factors outlined above. The Authority also retains full freedom to reject any and all bids and reserves the right to reject a bid if the bidder fails to furnish required submittals or if the bid is incomplete or irregular. Bidding documents are available through the Macon Water Authority website, the Georgia Procurement Registry, and the Purchasing Department via email to rhsmith@maconwater.org. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the procurement documents.