Purchase of Material Shredder for Solid Waste

The Newton County Board of Commissioners, acting for the Newton County Solid Waste Management Authority, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the purchase of a new or used material shredder for the County Landfill located at 205 Lower River Road, Covington, Georgia 30014. The equipment must meet specific technical requirements including a minimum 420 horsepower diesel motor, track-based operation, minimum eight shredding knives, remote control capability, and the ability to process municipal solid waste (MSW), construction and demolition (C&D) debris, metal, and wood waste. Sealed proposals must be submitted electronically through Bonfire's portal by 9:00 AM local time on January 21, 2026, with a question submission deadline of January 14, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Vendors are responsible for transportation and delivery to the specified landfill location, and a demonstration of the equipment may be required at the Authority's discretion. The proposal evaluation will be based on three weighted criteria in order of importance: Quality and Performance of the equipment (45 points), Warranty/Service (35 points), and Cost (20 points), representing a best-value selection methodology. All proposals must remain valid for 90 days from the due date, and vendors must submit technical specifications, pricing information, warranty details, delivery timeframes, and documentation of any subcontractors.

The RFP does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions based on organization type or disadvantaged enterprise status. Contractors must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with limits of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence for both bodily injury and property damage, commercial automobile liability insurance with the same limits, and statutory worker's compensation insurance with $1,000,000 employer's liability coverage. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documentation, and no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are specified. The RFP does not disclose an estimated award value or budget range for this material shredder procurement. Digital copies of proposal documents are available at no charge through the County website or by contacting Randi Fincher at 678-625-1237, while hard copies are available for a non-refundable fee of $25.00 per set.