Purchase of a New Paladin Mulching Head Attachment

Chatham County, Georgia is soliciting competitive bids for the purchase of one new Paladin mulching head attachment, specifically the MM36E Series 2 model, through Bid No. 25-0162-3. The procurement is exclusively for this exact brand and model, with no alternative submissions accepted. The mulching head attachment must meet precise technical specifications, including a 48.50-inch overall width, 36-inch cutting width, 3,500-5,000 psi operating pressure, 42-60 gpm hydraulic flow, and a weight of 1,600 pounds. Sealed bids will be received online through the Chatham County Purchasing Portal until 2:00 P.M. on January 6, 2026, with the award determined by the lowest unit price and potential consideration of delivery timeframe. Vendors must provide two complete sets of operators, service, and parts manuals, with delivery to Fleet Operations at 33 Minus Avenue, Garden City, Georgia, requiring at least one day's advance notice.

The county has established a Minority/Woman Business Enterprise (M/WBE) participation goal of 30 percent for this procurement, requiring bidders to demonstrate good faith efforts in subcontracting with or purchasing from qualified M/WBE vendors. Contractors must obtain and maintain all required licenses, permits, and liability insurance with minimum commercial general liability coverage of $1,000,000, as well as workers' compensation insurance. A current Chatham County Tax Certificate is mandatory, and all real and personal property taxes must be current. Bid prices must remain firm for sixty days from the bid opening date, and the successful bidder will not be permitted to commence work or deliver items until receiving a written contract and Notice to Proceed from the Purchasing Director. While no specific budget range is detailed, the procurement is a one-time purchase contract with no renewal options, focused on acquiring a specialized mulching head attachment for county operations.