New current production CAT 150/john deere 770 GP motor grader

Tattnall County, Georgia is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of one new current production Cat 150/John Deere 770 GP tandem drive motor grader through a formal competitive bidding process. The equipment must meet comprehensive specifications including a minimum 180 net horsepower turbocharged 4-stroke 6-cylinder diesel engine with 215 net horsepower in 5th gear, 8 forward and up to 8 reverse gears, dual joystick hydraulic controls, and a 14-foot long moldboard with 24-inch height and overlay cutting edges. Required features encompass a fully enclosed cab with heating and air conditioning, AM/FM Bluetooth radio, telematics capability, LED lights including roof-mounted strobe and deluxe grading lights, rear camera, 1400x24 Goodyear or Firestone 12-ply radial tires with one extra mounted tire, and additional components such as a ROME sloper, counterweight, backup alarm, slow-moving vehicle sign, transmission guard, and hydraulic implement lockout switch. Vendors must provide pricing on either a purchase or lease basis, with lease options requiring five annual payments with the first payment due at delivery and a guaranteed buyback or purchase price. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Tattnall County Courthouse, 1st floor Chairman Conference Room, with sealed bids due by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. All bids must be submitted via UPS, FedEx, or hand delivery to the Tattnall County Commissioners, Attention County Clerk, 108 W. Brazell Street, Reidsville, GA 30453, clearly marked "Sealed Motor Grader Bid 2026-29" on the outside.

The bid documentation does not specify set-asides or restrictions limiting participation to particular business classifications or disadvantaged enterprise categories, indicating this appears to be an open competitive procurement available to all qualified vendors. Vendors must demonstrate capability by providing a 5-year/7,500-hour full warranty with free travel time and mileage for warranty repairs, along with supporting documentation including copies of warranty statements, operator's manual, service manual, parts manual on disc, residual agreement form, and current machine brochure. No incumbent vendors or specific current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The specific award value and budget range have not been disclosed in the publicly available solicitation; vendors are required to provide anticipated delivery dates and detailed pricing terms including payment amounts, guaranteed buyback prices, and interest rates as part of their bid responses. Tattnall County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids submitted.