Clinch County Motor Graders

Clinch County Board of Commissioners in Georgia is soliciting sealed bids for a motor grader lease with buyback option — one 2022 CAT 150 or John Deere 770G motor grader with Rome Sloper attachment, and three 2022 CAT 140 or John Deere 670G motor graders or equivalents — with sealed bids due September 10, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. local time at the Clinch County Board of Commissioners Office, 22 Court Square, Suite B, Homerville, Georgia 31634, and bid opening scheduled for September 13, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.

The CAT 150/770G unit is required for a 5-year period or 7,500 hours; the three CAT 140/670G units for a 5-year period or 6,000 hours each. Each motor grader must meet detailed specifications including turbocharged diesel engines (CAT 150 with minimum 252 horsepower, CAT 140 with 179–231 horsepower), eight-speed forward and six-speed reverse powershift transmissions with automatic differential lock, 14-foot moldboard, joystick steering controls, ROPS-compliant enclosed cab with air conditioning and heating, electronic diagnostic systems, and dual hydraulic brake accumulators. Both models must carry a 5-year full warranty (7,500 hours for the CAT 150, 6,000 hours for the CAT 140) with no travel, mileage, or deductible charges, plus scheduled oil sampling and diagnostic services. Bidders must operate a service and parts center within 50 miles of Clinch County Public Works Department and provide delivery to that location.

Bids are submitted on two separate proposal forms — one for the single unit, one for the three units — and must include warranty coverage information and buyback prices for each machine. Annual lease payments are due in arrears beginning in October. Bid pricing remains valid for 90 days after bid opening. Clinch County evaluates bids on business integrity, financial resources, facilities, and experience with similar equipment; bidders delinquent or unfaithful on prior formal contracts with the county are automatically rejected. Inquiries should be directed to Jaclyn James, County Administrator, at jjames@clinchcountyga.gov or 912-487-2667.

The award was made to Flint Equipment with John Deere equipment at an annual lease price of $47,949.51 per motor grader with stated buyback prices.