One (1) Pull Behind Chipper

The Savannah Airport Commission (SAC) in Chatham County, Georgia, is soliciting quotations through Request for Quotation 2026-0015 for the procurement of one new, unused pull-behind chipper to support airport operations. The equipment must be a brand-new, unused unit free of defects with a diesel engine producing 49 horsepower and 108 foot-pound maximum torque, featuring a maximum 12-inch chipping capacity, a 22-inch diameter by 20-inch wide drum with two reversible A8 chipper steel knives, a four-edge shear bar, clutchless belt drive PTO engagement, LED lighting, ST235/80/R16 Load Range E tires, a 5,200-pound axle/suspension capacity, and electric brakes with breakaway switch. All standard OEM equipment, software, accessories, and charging infrastructure must be included, and the unit must comply with all applicable State and Federal safety and emissions regulations and be of the latest model available. Vendors must submit firm-fixed pricing inclusive of all associated costs including shipping and handling to delivery at 640 Gulfstream Road, Savannah, Georgia 31408, along with manufacturer and model information, warranty details, four keys with FOBs, two copies of complete parts/shop repair/operator's manuals, and a factory-recommended preventative maintenance schedule. Questions regarding the solicitation are due by 5:00 PM on February 27, 2026, with final quotation responses due by close of business (5:00 PM EST) on March 18, 2026, submitted through https://savannahairport.bonfirehub.com/ with required vendor registration; SAC will evaluate responses between March 19 and May 20, 2026, and contact successful and unsuccessful bidders no later than May 22, 2026. Required submission documents include the Addendum Acknowledgement Form, Vendor Certification Form, Local Small Business/Minority Business Form, Specifications/Requirements Confirmation Form, Exceptions Sheet, and Pricing Sheet, with evaluation criteria focusing on the most responsible and responsive bidder offering the lowest cost.

The solicitation includes a Local Small Business Enterprise (LSBE) and Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) designation opportunity supporting the City of Savannah's Savannah First Initiative; vendors seeking LSBE status must be physically located within Savannah's geographic boundaries and registered with the City of Savannah, with required submission of a City of Savannah Business Tax Certificate, while MBE applicants must provide a Minority Business Certificate for validation. Vendors must certify that their quotations are submitted without prior understanding or agreement with other bidders and are made fairly without collusion or fraud, acknowledging that collusive bidding violates state and federal law and can result in fines, imprisonment, and civil damages. A service location for maintenance and support must be within 50 miles of Savannah, Georgia, and pricing is guaranteed firm for 90 days from submission. Payment terms are established as net 30 days upon receipt of goods and validation of services, with invoices submitted to SAC's Accounting Department, and the Commission is exempt from State Sales Tax. No specific budget range or award value has been publicly disclosed in the solicitation documents, and SAC reserves the right to reject any or all quotations, waive irregularities, and cancel purchase orders if delivery obligations are not met.