26-011-MWA - Front End Loader

The Macon Water Authority, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia located in Bibb County, is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of one front-end wheel loader to replace existing equipment in Department 370. The specific equipment sought is a John Deere 624 P-Tier Wheel Loader equipped with a PowerTech PVS 6068 engine rated at 1,600 rpm with 143 engine output, powershift transmission, locking front differential, and a 227-liter (60-gallon) fuel tank capacity. Sealed bids must be received by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 790 Second Street, Macon, Georgia 31201, with public bid opening at 2:00 PM the same day. The delivered equipment must be FOB Destination to 1090 MLK Jr. Boulevard, Macon, Georgia 31201, ready for use upon delivery, and accompanied by a Manufacturers Statement of Origin free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. Written requests for specification interpretations must be submitted to rhsmith@maconwater.org no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, April 10, 2026. Bidders may submit equivalent products that meet or exceed specifications with supporting documentation; however, if no substitute is named, the bidder must furnish goods identical to the bid specifications. The Macon Water Authority reserves discretionary award authority to consider factors beyond price, including reputation, financial responsibility, experience, and the usefulness of the equipment to the department.

The contract opportunity documents do not indicate any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or specific limitations on the types of organizations eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement materials. The bid documents specify that all prices shall be delivered prices with taxes deducted, but no explicit award value or budget range is provided in the available documentation. Bidders should note that no bid may be withdrawn for sixty days after the bid opening date, and the Macon Water Authority reserves the right to reject any or all bids if deemed necessary to serve the Authority's interests. Additional information regarding the Authority's purchasing policy is available for review on the Macon Water Authority website or through the Georgia Procurement Registry.