IFB #497-26

Dawson County Board of Commissioners in Georgia is conducting an Invitation for Bids (IFB #497-26) for the purchase of one Mobile Air Unit Trailer for Emergency Services. The procurement seeks a fully equipped trailer with an air-operated booster pump, Bauer Compressors 5.5 containment fill station rated for 5500 PSI SCBA fill pressure, twelve 6000 PSI air storage cylinders, a 35-foot system refill hose, and a 12-foot by 7-foot by 7-foot enclosed trailer with twin axle, electric brakes, curbside man door, interior 12V lighting, manual roof vent, diamond plate floor, and white vinyl walls. Sealed bids must be received by April 16, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the Dawson County Board of Commissioners, 25 Justice Way, Suite 2223, Dawsonville, GA 30534. The deadline for submitting written questions is April 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM, with responses posted by April 13, 2026, at 1:00 PM. Qualified vendors must demonstrate permanent place of business, technical experience, adequate plant and equipment, and suitable financial means. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder based on evaluation of these responsibility factors. Vendors must provide pricing on the Vendor's Price Proposal Form with all costs included, and the selected vendor must provide a 2-year warranty covering all trailer parts and workmanship plus a 5-year warranty on the compressor and HVAC components.

No specific set-asides or restrictions limiting bidder participation are indicated in the solicitation documents, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified. Vendors must provide certificates of insurance including general liability of at least $1,000,000 per incident and automobile insurance of $500,000 combined single limit. No bid bonds, payment bonds, or performance bonds are required. The County is tax-exempt and will provide a tax exemption certificate upon award; however, vendors must pay applicable taxes by law. Payment will be made on a NET/30 basis following invoice receipt by the Accounts Payable Department and inspection and acceptance of delivered goods. The contract period extends from bid award through delivery and acceptance of goods, and the County reserves the right to cancel at any time with thirty days' advance written notice. No budget amount or estimated award value is specified in the available solicitation documents.