Re-Bid ITB #26-18 JOHN DEERE 5090E CAB TRACTOR 4x4

Butts County, Georgia, is requesting sealed bids for one new John Deere 5090E Cab Tractor 4x4 under Re-Bid ITB #26-18, with bids due June 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Butts County Administration Office, Purchasing Department. Addendum 1 (posted May 29, 2026) clarifies that approved-equal equipment from other manufacturers, including Massey Ferguson, may be submitted as alternatives if they meet or exceed minimum specifications and the stated 60-day delivery timeframe.

The tractor must feature a 90 HP Tier 4 diesel engine, PowrReverser Hi-Lo transmission with shuttle shift, fully enclosed cab with heating and air conditioning, rear remote valves, 3-point hitch Category II/III compatible, and industrial/agricultural tires suitable for public works use. FOB destination delivery to 1036 Brownlee Road, Jackson, Georgia is required within 60 days of order. Manufacturer's standard warranty with extended warranty options must be provided.

Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder using weighted evaluation criteria: Experience and Qualifications (25%), Compliance with Specifications and Regulations (20%), Cost Proposal (20%), Timeline and Warranty (20%), References (10%), and Responsiveness (5%). Small, local, veteran-owned, disadvantaged business, and female-owned businesses are encouraged to participate, though no hard set-aside or preference is stated.

Bidders must submit one original and two bound identical copies plus one digital PDF copy on USB; provide proof of $1 million general liability and automobile liability insurance; submit a bid bond equal to 5% of the bid amount and performance and payment bonds equal to 100% of the contract amount after award; and complete a W-9 form or provide a Social Security number. Questions are due May 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. to JoAnna Phillips, Procurement Coordinator, at jphillips@buttscounty.org. Bids will be publicly opened at 2:00 p.m. on June 11, 2026. Contractor must comply with federal and state requirements including Equal Employment Opportunity, Davis-Bacon Act, Clean Air Act, debarment rules, domestic preference, and Georgia Security and Immigration Compliance Act; E-Verify registration is required.