Material Shredder for Solid Waste

Newton County Board of Commissioners, acting through the Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the purchase of a new or used material shredder for the county landfill located at 205 Lower River Road, Covington, Georgia 30014. The equipment must meet specific technical requirements including a minimum 420 horsepower diesel motor, eight shredding knives, remote control capability, and track-mounted configuration with the ability to process tires, municipal solid waste, construction and demolition materials, metal, and wood waste including lumber, stumps, and logs. Vendors are responsible for all transportation costs to the landfill with no additional freight charges payable by the county. The evaluation committee will assess proposals on a performance, quality, and price trade-off basis using three weighted criteria: Quality and Performance of Equipment (45 points), Warranty and Service (35 points), and Cost (20 points). The deadline for submitting questions is March 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM local time, with electronic proposals due through Bonfire's submission portal by April 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM local time. Proposals must remain valid for 90 days from the due date, and the evaluation committee may request equipment demonstrations if deemed necessary. Required proposal exhibits include a proposal certification, technical specifications, price form, immigration and security compliance form, non-collusion affidavit, business license, insurance certificate, and any county-issued addenda.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting organizational types from responding. Contractors must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and property damage, commercial automobile liability insurance with the same limits, and statutory worker's compensation insurance with $1,000,000 employer's liability coverage, with all policies providing 30 days' notice of cancellation to the county. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific budget range are identified in the procurement documents. Digital copies of proposal documents are available at no charge through the county website or from Randi Fincher at the purchasing department, while hard copies are available for a non-refundable $25 fee. The RFP does not specify an award date, contract term, or estimated award value, leaving these terms subject to negotiation with the selected vendor.