Tractor and Groundskeeping Equipment

Gordon County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for one new tractor and a comprehensive set of groundskeeping attachments for the Northwest Georgia Agricultural & Events Center, with bids due August 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. A local-vendor preference policy permits vendors with a physical presence in Gordon County and continuous employment of at least two persons for more than six months prior to bid submission to match the lowest responsive and responsible bid if their bid is not more than four percent higher.

The tractor must be a new, unused current production model with approximately 40 horsepower, gas or diesel engine, paddle shift transmission, four-wheel drive, factory-installed roll-over protective structure, power steering, rear power take-off, and Category I or II three-point hitch. The equipment package includes a front-end loader with quick-attach bucket system rated for at least 1,500 pounds lift capacity; a forklift attachment with quick-attach pallet forks rated for 1,500 pounds; a pull-behind arena drag for equestrian and livestock event surface maintenance; a rear-mounted finish mower with minimum 72-inch cutting width; and a pull-behind water tank with spray bar for arena dust control.

Bidders must submit three copies of sealed bids to Gordon County at 201 North Wall Street, Calhoun, Georgia 30701, addressed to Charmon VanDyke, Purchasing Manager. Itemized pricing is required for the tractor, front-end loader, forklift attachment, arena drag, finish mower, water tank, and total turnkey price including delivery and setup. The successful bidder must deliver all equipment fully assembled, serviced, and ready for operation to 1070 Liberty Road SW, Calhoun, Georgia 30701, and provide instruction on equipment use if requested. Evaluation criteria include compliance with specifications, purchase price, equipment quality and suitability, warranty coverage, and availability of local parts and service support. Questions are due August 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. to bids@gordoncountyga.gov. Bids remain valid for 45 days following opening.