Invitation to Bid- Tandem Dump Truck w 16' Ox Body

The Ware County Board of Commissioners in Georgia is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of one (1) tandem dump truck with a 16' Ox body for the Ware County Public Works Department. The Request for Proposal (RFP) specifically seeks a 2024 model tandem dump truck with detailed technical specifications covering engine performance, transmission characteristics, hydraulic system requirements, electrical systems, braking capabilities, and tire specifications. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive documentation, including catalog pages and specification sheets, and must provide precise details in the "Bidder's Response" column. The bid opportunity offers flexibility for vendors, allowing both outright purchase and municipal lease options with 5-year or 7,500-hour balloon buy-back arrangements. The bid is open until Monday, September 29, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., with bid opening scheduled for 2:15 p.m. at the Ware County Commission Office. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will evaluate submissions based on the lowest and/or best bid at their next regular commissioners' meeting. Key contact persons for inquiries are Larry Thrift and Kayley Johnson, who can provide additional information about the procurement.

The RFP indicates that local vendors must possess valid city and/or county business licenses to be considered eligible bidders. Bidders are also required to disclose any familial relationships with Ware County officials as part of their submission. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the county emphasizes that they have no intention of purposely eliminating any company from bidding. The document does not specify an exact budget range or award value, but interested vendors should prepare comprehensive proposals that meet or exceed the detailed technical specifications outlined in the RFP. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete RFP document to ensure full compliance with all requirements and to understand the nuanced evaluation criteria that will be used in selecting the final vendor for the tandem dump truck procurement.