Motor Grader

The Burke County Board of Commissioners in Georgia is requesting bids for the procurement of one motor grader. The detailed specifications outline that the motor grader must have a 6-cylinder Tier 4 diesel engine with a minimum of 250 horsepower, a powershift transmission with at least 8 forward and 6 reverse gears, 4-wheel wet disc brakes, and 14.00 x 24 radial tires. The cab must include a low-profile ROPS design with factory-installed HVAC, adjustable controls, hand throttle, deluxe suspension seat, and various lighting and electrical features. The moldboard must be 14 feet wide with hydraulic side shift and tilt controls, and the unit must include a circle slip clutch, hydraulic circle pin lock, mid-mount scarifier, and other accessories. A 5-year/5,000-hour powertrain warranty is required, and the unit must be a new current production model. Bids must be sealed, marked "motor grader", and delivered to the County Commissioners no later than November 6th at 5:00pm. The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

The procurement documents do not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are also no details provided on incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requirements. Similarly, the documents do not include any information on possible award values or budget ranges for this procurement.