Motor Grader Lease

Elbert County Board of Commissioners in Georgia is soliciting sealed bids for the lease of a new motor grader under a 36-month lease agreement with warranty support rated for 500 hours per year. The procurement requires physical delivery of sealed bids by 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025, to the Elbert County Board of Commissioners at 45 Forest Avenue, Elberton, Georgia 30635, Attention: Ryan Wright, with bids opened and awards announced at 5:30 p.m. the same day. The motor grader must meet specific technical specifications, including a minimum of 170 horsepower in low gear, 6x4 drive configuration, operating weight of 35,000 pounds or greater, and a preferred 12-foot moldboard with front-mount scarifier. Bidders are required to provide availability information and may submit alternative quotes for equipment with either steering wheel or joystick controls. All bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked "A sealed bid" on the exterior; faxed or emailed bids will not be accepted. The County reserves the right to reject any non-conforming bids and cancel the bid opening or anticipated lease as deemed necessary. Interested parties may contact Ryan Wright at 706-283-2000 or rwright@elbertga.us for additional information regarding specifications or the bid process.

All bidders must comply with the Systematic Alien Verification of Entitlements (SAVE) program and the federal eVerify program as mandatory conditions of participation. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other protected classes are identified in the available documentation. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified in the procurement materials. No pricing terms, budget range, or estimated award value is provided in the solicitation documents. Interested vendors should contact the county directly for any clarification regarding evaluation criteria, technical specifications, or other aspects of the procurement prior to bid submission.