Bandit woodchipper or equal

Floyd County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for one Bandit Woodchipper model 12XP or equivalent, with bids due May 19, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. through the Bonfire Hub portal; that deadline has passed as of November 9, 2026. Other brands and models are expressly acceptable, so the Bandit listing functions as the benchmark specification rather than a sole-source requirement. The solicitation specifies no set-aside, preference program, or local-vendor requirement.

The scope is a single 12-inch drum-style, hand-fed chipper with a 24-inch chipper drum, dual-edge knives, slide box feed, 360-degree hand-crank swivel discharge, and a 12-volt electrical system. Optional equipment at additional cost includes a Kohler 74-horsepower diesel engine, a Murphy panel with reversing auto feed, upgraded infeed systems, hardware additions, and towing equipment. Delivery is to 337 Blacks Bluff Road, Rome, Georgia 30161, on FOB terms, with the successful bidder bearing shipping, packing, crating, and unloading costs and title remaining with the vendor until County acceptance. Bidders must submit manufacturer state-of-origin documentation, an invoice matching the purchase order amount, and an odometer statement at delivery. The successful bidder must furnish a certificate of liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence within ten calendar days of award notification.

Awards will be made on a lump-sum or individual-item basis, whichever best serves the County. Payment is Net 30 following invoice receipt and County acceptance, and the County is exempt from local, state, and federal taxes. Prices must remain valid for 60 days after opening. Bonds and site inspections are not required. The contract must be executed within ten calendar days of the Notice of Award and must comply with Executive Order 11246 and Georgia non-discrimination law.