Motor Grader Bid

Decatur County Public Works in Bainbridge, Georgia is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of one new motor grader through the Motor Grader Bid opportunity, with bids due by June 11, 2026, and a public opening scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on that date at the Decatur County Administrative Office. The motor grader must meet comprehensive specifications including 175 net horsepower, a 150 amp alternator, variable horsepower capability, a gross vehicle weight of 38,000 pounds with scarifier, and a 14-foot moldboard with 8-inch cutting edge. Additional required features include 1400 x R24 premium radial tires, air conditioning and cab heater, factory-installed radio with Bluetooth capability, 100-gallon fuel capacity, laminated glass, dual joystick steering with integrated implement controls, mid-mount scarifier with 11 shanks, GPS data and location system with 5-year subscription, backup alarm with camera, roof-mounted strobe light, and an air ride heated seat. The equipment must be accompanied by a comprehensive 5-year/7,500-hour premier warranty covering all time, travel, and materials charges for warranty repairs, plus lifetime cleaning of the diesel particulate filter. The bid solicitation specifically requests responses from three manufacturers: Caterpillar (CAT), John Deere (JD), and Tractor & Equipment Company (TEC), and requires bidders to provide pricing for the motor grader, trade-in allowance for model 670GP (KMF711037), a guaranteed 5-year/7,500-hour buyback price, anticipated delivery date, and interest rate information. Inquiries regarding the solicitation should be directed to Ken Heidt at Decatur County Public Works, 229-248-3037, or kheidt@decaturcountyga.gov.

The specification documents do not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidding to disadvantaged enterprises or specific organization types. One vendor option indicates a guaranteed buyback price of $80,000 for the equipment at the end of the warranty period, suggesting the county is evaluating long-term value retention in its award criteria. The submission address for sealed bids is Decatur County Board of Commissioners, Attention Michelle West, 203 West Broughton Street, Bainbridge, Georgia 39817. While a specific total award value is not explicitly stated, the guaranteed buyback provision of $80,000 combined with the comprehensive equipment specifications and warranty requirements suggests a substantial capital equipment procurement. The opportunity was posted on May 8, 2026, providing potential bidders approximately one month to prepare and submit their responses.