RFQ 2026-0015 One (1) Pull Behind Chipper

The Savannah Airport Commission is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of one new, unused pull-behind chipper through Request for Quotation 2026-0015. The solicitation opened on February 17, 2026, with a submission deadline of March 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. All bids must be submitted exclusively through the SAC's online platform at https://savannahairport.bonfirehub.com/; email and mail submissions will not be accepted. Bidders must complete company registration on the portal prior to submitting responses, with questions due no later than February 27, 2026, and final addenda issued by March 6, 2026. The chipper must meet specific minimum technical specifications including a 49-horsepower diesel engine, 12-inch maximum chipping capacity, 22-inch diameter by 20-inch wide drum equipped with two reversible A8 chipper steel knives, LED lighting, electric brakes with breakaway switch, and ST235/80/R16 load range E tires mounted on a 5,200-pound axle/suspension system. Deliverables include standard manufacturer warranty, four sets of keys with FOBs if applicable, complete parts and shop repair manuals, a factory-recommended preventative maintenance schedule, and documented parts and service support availability in the Savannah, Georgia area. All pricing submissions must be all-inclusive of shipping, handling, and delivery costs with itemized pricing and delivery timeframe estimates mandatory; pricing shall remain firm for 90 days following the RFQ closing date. SAC will evaluate responses between March 19 and May 20, 2026, with award notification expected no later than May 22, 2026. The Commission will award the contract to the most responsible and responsive bidder at the lowest cost and reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive irregularities, request additional information, or cancel the purchase order based on bidder performance.

No set-asides, restrictions on organization types, or disadvantaged enterprise designations are identified in this solicitation, indicating that all qualified vendors are eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed. Payment terms are net 30 days upon receipt and validation of goods, with invoices submitted to SAC's Accounting Department referencing the purchase order number; the Commission will not provide prepayment for any order. The delivery point is specified as 640 Gulfstream Road, Savannah, GA 31408. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents, requiring interested bidders to submit competitive pricing based on the outlined equipment specifications and requirements.