Purchase of Two (2) New International Mv607 Dump Body Truck (Rebid)

Chatham County, Georgia is requesting bids on two new 2027 International MV607 dump body trucks (4x2 configuration, regular cab, 12-foot dump body with tailgate) under ITB 26-0070-3, with bids due June 11, 2026 and a 30 percent combined M/WBE participation goal requiring good faith efforts to subcontract with or purchase from qualified M/WBE firms.

Equivalent bids are permitted if the vendor provides manufacturer name, model number, and cut sheets or specifications demonstrating the alternative vehicle meets or exceeds stated standards. All vehicles must be new and never titled, delivered to Chatham County Fleet Operations at 33 Minus Avenue, Garden City, GA 31408. Bidders must be authorized vehicle dealerships with a dealer or repair shop within 50 miles of Savannah capable of providing parts, customer service, and field support.

Specifications mandate a Cummins B6.7 250 EPA 2024 engine (250 horsepower), Allison 3500 RDS six-speed transmission with hot-shift PTO, 21,000-pound rear axle with driver-controlled locking differential, air ride cab suspension, electrically heated windshield, and air brakes with automatic slack adjusters. Vehicles must be delivered with drive-out tags, minimum half-tank of fuel, four sets of keys and fobs, and complete documentation including certification of origin, warranty, and owner's manuals. An optional extended warranty covering engine, AC/heater, and aftertreatment systems for 60 months/200,000 miles is available but will not be considered in award determination.

Pricing must be submitted separately for truck chassis and dump body upfit, with all delivery, labor, materials, and equipment costs included. Award will be based solely on lowest unit price and may be contingent on delivery timeframe. All bids must remain firm for 60 days from bid opening. Bidders must submit current Chatham County Tax Certificate, maintain Commercial General Liability ($1 million minimum), Workers' Compensation ($500,000 minimum), and Business Automobile Liability ($1 million minimum) insurance, and provide references demonstrating experience with similar vehicle procurement projects. This is a one-time purchase; sealed bids are submitted online through the Chatham County Purchasing Portal. Questions are directed to Felix Espada Jr. through the portal only.