27-003-MWA - Backhoe Trailer
Open State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- PE-33561-NONST-2027-000000078
- State
- Georgia
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- NIGP codes
- Point of contact
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- Rhonda Smith rhsmith@maconwater.org (478) 464-5629
Opportunity details come from ssl.doas.state.ga.us. Updated .
About this opportunity
Macon Water Authority is soliciting sealed bids for one new backhoe trailer under Bid 27-003-MWA, with written specification questions due by 5:00 PM on November 13, 2026 and bids due by 12:00 noon on November 18, 2026. No set-aside or preference program is stated. The Authority's notice applies to the Bibb County, Georgia jurisdiction.
The specified model is a 2026/2027 PITTS TRAILER TA20 or equivalent. Bidders may submit equivalent products that meet or exceed the specifications, provided they include complete descriptive literature and proof of equivalency. The use of alternate bid documents may render a bid non-responsive. Key specifications include a 40,000-pound capacity at 55 MPH, a 7,600-pound tare weight, a 102-inch by 30-foot body, dual 22,500-pound axles at 49-inch spacing, LED lighting, an adjustable pintle eye hitch, drop-leg landing gear, D-ring lash rings, and eight 215/75x17.5 16-ply tires. Equipment must be ready for use upon delivery to 1090 MLK Jr. Boulevard, Macon, Georgia 31201.
Prices must be quoted as delivered, FOB Destination, with non-applicable taxes deducted. Bidders must provide a Manufacturer's Statement of Origin free and clear of all liens and encumbrances at delivery. Bids may not be withdrawn for sixty days after the bid opening.
The Authority may award individually or as a lump sum, reject any or all bids, and award to other than the lowest bidder if the Board determines that award best serves the Authority. Stated award considerations include price, reputation, financial responsibility, and experience, among all available factors including but not limited to those. The Authority may reject a bid that omits required submittals on the date required or that is incomplete or irregular.
Public bid opening begins at 2:00 PM on November 18, 2026, in the Engineering Training Room at 537 Hemlock Street, Macon, Georgia 31201. Sealed envelopes marked "BID FOR NEW BACKHOE TRAILER" must be delivered to Macon Water Authority, ATTN: Rhonda Smith, 790 Second Street, Macon, Georgia 31201. Bid documents are available through the Authority website, the Georgia Procurement Registry, or directly from rhsmith@maconwater.org.
Opportunity text
Notice is hereby given that the Macon Water Authority will receive sealed bids until 12:00 Noon. at the time legally prevailing in Macon, Georgia on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, for BACKHOE TRAILER. Bids will be publicly opened starting at 2:00 PM at 537 Hemlock St. Macon, GA 31201 in the Engineering Training Room. Bid envelopes should be sealed and CLEARLY MARKED on the outside as ¿Bid BACKHOE TRAILER¿ and delivered to: Macon Water Authority ATTN: Rhonda Smith 790 Second Street Macon, Georgia 31201 The Macon Water Authority reserves full freedom (in addition to the right to reject any and all bids) in awarding bids to consider all available factors including, but not limited to, price, reputation, financial responsibility, and experience. In addition, the bidder recognizes the right of the Authority to reject a bid if the bidder fails to furnish any required submittals on the date required by the bidding documents, or if the bid is in any way incomplete or irregular. Hence, the Authority may award bids to other than the lowest bidder if in the judgment of the Board the interest of the Authority will be best served by award to another.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 27_003_MWA (Backhoe Trailer).pdf |
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