Bid Item #26-265 Scissor Lift

Augusta, Georgia's Procurement Department, on behalf of the Augusta Transit Department, is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the purchase of one scissor lift. The procured equipment must be a Genie GS-3232 Self-Propelled Scissor Lift or approved equivalent, featuring a 38-foot working height, 500-pound rated capacity, 89" x 32" steel platform, dual front wheel drive, automatic leveling outriggers, platform diagnostics, and emergency stop capabilities. All pricing must include delivery and setup to the Augusta Transit Department facility located at 2844 Regency Blvd, Augusta, GA 30904. Successful bidders must maintain a service center within 25 miles of Augusta or possess a mobile service truck capable of responding within 24 hours, have operated as a permanent commercial business for a minimum of three consecutive years, and demonstrate a minimum of three consecutive years of experience with the bidded equipment. The ITB specifies that delivery must occur between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding city holidays, with dealer preparation completed prior to delivery, and the successful bidder must provide manufacturer's standard warranty, free training to city personnel, and access to technical bulletins and specialized repair tools. An optional pre-bid conference is scheduled for Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams, followed by an optional site visit requiring advance contact with Dr. Oliver Page at (706) 823-4400. Written questions and requests for clarifications must be submitted by email to procbidandcontract@augustaga.gov no later than Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., and sealed bids are due by Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Augusta Procurement Department, 535 Telfair Street, Suite 605, Augusta, Georgia 30901.

The local vendor preference program applies to this procurement, with preference given to local bidders within 10 percent or $10,000 (whichever is less) of the lowest non-local bid. All bidders must comply with E-Verify requirements for public contracts over $2,499 and must submit notarized Exhibit A documentation that includes business license information, non-discrimination statements, non-collusion affidavits, contractor affidavits, and SAVE program verification. Bids must be submitted in sealed packages containing one unbound original and one electronic copy; email submissions are not accepted. Bidders may not withdraw bids for ninety days after the public bid opening, which may be viewed via Microsoft Teams. All bid pricing must be submitted in even dollars with no specific budget range disclosed in the solicitation documents.