One new track type mini excavator

The Tattnall County Board of Commissioners in Georgia is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of one new track type mini excavator through Sealed Bid 26-32, with bids due by February 24, 2026. The mini excavator must meet comprehensive technical specifications including a minimum net horsepower of 70 hp at 2200 rpm, operating weight of at least 22,000 lbs, and lift capacity of no less than 7,000 lbs, with maximum digging depth of at least 17 feet using a long stick configuration. The equipment must feature a US Tier 4 final compliant turbocharged water-cooled 4-cylinder engine with automatic idle functionality, an advanced hydraulic system with variable displacement piston pump outputting a minimum of 62 gallons per minute at 4,100 psi operating pressure, and 18-inch steel tracks with rubber street pads measuring 10 feet 5 inches in length. The mini excavator shall include factory-installed features such as a color LCD monitor system with rear camera, HVAC with automatic temperature control, integrated hydraulic quick coupler, and a complete cab with windshield wipers, emergency exit windows, skylight, and retractable seat belt. Standard equipment must include a general purpose bucket, 60-inch tilting ditch bucket, 550 lb counterweight, FECON mount placeholder, front windshield guard mesh, and a one-piece 169-inch boom with minimum 98-inch stick capable of 11,000 lbs digging force and 17,400 lbs bucket digging force. All bids must include complete specifications with manufacturer and model number, delivered price, anticipated delivery date, company information, three operational manuals on disc, and current manufacturer brochure. The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids submitted.

No set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility to disadvantaged enterprises or specific organization types are indicated in the procurement documentation. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are referenced in the available solicitation materials. The equipment is to be purchased as a cash purchase with delivery to the County Shop, and while a specific budget or award value range is not disclosed in the summary materials, bidders must provide delivery pricing as part of their sealed bid submission. Site visits and pre-bid meetings may be available to interested bidders to review equipment specifications and ask clarifying questions prior to bid submission. The bid opening and award timeline, along with additional procedural requirements for the sealed bidding process, are detailed in the Schedule of Events document accompanying this procurement opportunity.