Self Propelled Boom Mower

Burke County Board of Commissioners Road Department is requesting sealed bids for one new self-propelled boom mower, with bids due November 4, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time at 602 Liberty Street, Waynesboro, Georgia, or by mail to P.O. Box 89, Waynesboro, Georgia 30830.

The scope includes a boom mower with a 25 to 30-foot boom, 150 HP engine, crab steering, and joystick controls. The mowing deck is 60 inches with swivel articulation capability. Additional equipment includes a front lift system with grapple, automatic fire suppression system, cloth air ride seat with adjustable armrests and lumbar support, cab air conditioning and heating, backup camera with drive lights, AM/FM stereo, and both front and rear light bars with safety strobe.

Bidders must provide total delivered price including all required equipment, attachments, freight, setup, and applicable taxes listed separately. The bid submission must include estimated delivery time after purchase order receipt, warranty coverage details, and parts and service support information. Bid prices must remain valid for 60 days following the submission deadline.

Evaluation criteria are price, specification compliance, delivery time, warranty, and parts and service support availability. Bids will be publicly opened at the next advertised Finance Committee meeting following the deadline. Any award is subject to Board approval and issuance of a County purchase order. Burke County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive minor informalities. Changes to bid requirements will be issued by written addendum and must be acknowledged with the bid submission. Contact Ron Smith at Burke County Road Department at (706) 554-3124 with questions.