Recycle Dump Trailer

Pickens County Recycle Center in Georgia is soliciting competitive bids for the purchase of a new bumper pull recycle trailer featuring four compartments with five-cubic-yard bins. The procurement involves a complete trailer unit with a total capacity of 20 cubic yards, equipped with dual 6,000-pound torsion axles, electric brakes with safety chains, new 16-inch Load Range E tires, an adjustable 2-5/16" ball hitch, and a 4-inch rectangular tube main frame. Additional specifications include a 12VDC deep cycle battery, electric hydraulic pump system with wired pendant control, two 3" x 10" hydraulic cylinders per bin, replaceable poly lids with aluminum hinge rods, and all LED sealed lighting. The trailer measures 26 feet in overall length and 8 feet in width with a loading height of 4 feet 4 inches, carrying a tare weight of 6,000 pounds and payload capacity of 6,000 pounds for a gross vehicle weight of 12,000 pounds. Surface preparation must include sandblasting with two coats of polyurethane paint in a color selected by the bidder, supplemented by DOT-approved reflective tape, and the unit must include a one-year warranty covering all components. The bid submission deadline is May 8, 2026, with the posting date of April 29, 2026, allowing bidders a nine-day period to prepare and submit proposals.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other restricted categories of organizations. No information is provided regarding incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requiring integration with the new trailer. Additionally, the bid solicitation materials do not disclose pricing information, budget ranges, or anticipated award values, leaving the financial parameters of this procurement undisclosed to potential bidders at this stage.