Dump Truck

The City of Dublin, Georgia issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the purchase of one new 2023-2024 gasoline dump truck to support the Public Works Department's operational needs. The procurement targets a current production model featuring a 6.8L V10 gasoline engine with automatic transmission, crew cab configuration with four doors, and heavy-duty suspension and alternator components. The dump body specifications require a 12-foot length, 96-inch width, 3/16-inch smooth steel floor with full-height bulkhead, hydraulic hoist, and manual tarp system, along with factory-installed accessories including AM/FM radio, towing devices, and lighting components. The successful bidder must be a recognized and authorized dealer capable of providing proper service and maintenance support, and must submit factory warranty information, a completed W-9 form, detailed specifications with catalog pages or brochures, and proof of manufacturer authorization. Sealed bids were due by September 20, 2023, at 2:00 PM local time at the City of Dublin Purchasing Office located at 702 E Madison Street, Dublin, Georgia 31021, with evaluation based on lowest and best bid criteria. The successful bidder must deliver the vehicle F.O.B. Dublin with all shipping, packing, crating, and unloading included in the bid price, and delivery timelines must be specified in the bid response.

The City of Dublin extended a 3% price preference to local vendors operating within the city limits, though this preference does not restrict non-local businesses from bidding. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or women/minority-owned businesses were identified in the procurement documents. Bid bonds and payment/performance bonds were not required for this procurement, reducing barriers to entry for potential bidders. Payment terms are structured as net 30 days upon invoice approval and delivery acceptance, and the City of Dublin is exempt from federal excise tax and Georgia sales and use tax, which should be excluded from bid pricing. Site inspections were not mandatory but were recommended for interested bidders to evaluate the specifications. All required compliance affidavits, including non-collusion, contractor work authorization verification, and SAVE compliance statements, were mandatory submissions with the sealed bid package.