Air Compressor (25-010-WBS)

The Macon Water Authority, a government entity located in Bibb County, Georgia, is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of one new air compressor with associated equipment and accessories. The specified equipment includes a Doosan model P185WDO-T4F or equivalent air compressor featuring a 49-horsepower 4-cylinder engine with 12-volt electric start, pressure range of 80-125 pounds per square inch, 34-gallon minimum fuel tank capacity, 15-inch tires, and two air discharge outlets of 0.75 inches minimum. The procurement package also includes 50 feet of air hose with twist lock, one 90-pound paving breaker, one 1.25-inch by 5-inch asphalt cutter, one 1.25-inch by 14-inch moil point, and one 1.25-inch standard chisel. Sealed bids must be received by 12:00 PM on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, with public bid opening scheduled for 2:00 PM the same day, and delivery is required to the Macon Water Authority Storm Water facility at 1151 Fifth Street, Macon, Georgia 31201 within a timeframe to be specified by the bidder. All pricing shall be on an FOB Destination basis with non-applicable taxes deducted, and equipment must be ready to use upon delivery. Requests for written interpretation of specifications must be submitted to mbentley@maconwater.org no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, August 15, 2025. The Macon Water Authority reserves the right to award based on factors including price, reputation, financial responsibility, and experience, and may award to other than the lowest bidder or reject any and all bids.

The bid solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or limitations on organizational types eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. Bidders proposing equivalent products meeting or exceeding the specified requirements must provide complete descriptive literature and proof of equivalency. Bids may not be withdrawn for 60 days after bid opening, and unit prices shall prevail if errors in extensions exist. The procurement documents do not specify an estimated award value or budget range for this procurement. Bid documents are available through the Macon Water Authority website at http://www.maconwater.org/invitations-to-bid, the Georgia Procurement Registry website, or by contacting the Purchasing Department at (478) 464-5629 or mbentley@maconwater.org.