Bid 26-008 mini excavator

The Floyd County Water Department in Georgia is soliciting competitive bids under BID 26-008 for the procurement of one to three (1 to 3) JCB 55Z-1 Mini Excavators or equivalent equipment. The bid was posted on March 10, 2026, with a submission deadline of April 7, 2026. Bidders are required to submit pricing for new equipment along with trade-in valuations for a 2025 JCB 55Z-1 Mini Excavator with 500 hours of use, with delivery specified as FOB Destination to 337 Blacks Bluff Road, Rome, Georgia 30161. Vendors must provide an estimated delivery date and address three specific evaluation criteria: proximity of the nearest authorized service center, turnaround time for service calls, and potential supply chain issues related to parts availability. At the time of delivery, bidders must furnish a Manufacturer's Statement of Origin, an invoice matching the Purchase Order amount, and an Odometer Statement if applicable. Payment terms are Net 30 Days, and Floyd County emphasizes that all quoted prices are considered maximum amounts with no allowances for taxes, shipping, handling charges, or other increases, with payment to be made within 30 days or less upon receipt of satisfactory documentation.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular categories of organizations, nor does it identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors. Floyd County is tax-exempt, and vendors should factor this status into their pricing strategy. The trade-in provision allows the county to credit the value of its existing equipment toward the purchase price of new units, facilitating fleet modernization and capital expenditure management for the water department's operations. While no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement structure accommodates flexibility by allowing bidders to submit pricing for between one and three units, enabling the county to make award decisions based on competitive offerings and available funding. Bidders unable to meet standard requirements are encouraged to contact the county to discuss alternative arrangements.