Two and One-Half (2-½) Ton Crew Cab Truck with Flatbed Dump

Houston County Board of Commissioners Purchasing Department in Georgia is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of one new 2025 or 2026 two-and-one-half ton crew cab truck with flatbed dump body intended for use by the Roads & Bridges Department. The vehicle must meet stringent minimum specifications including an International 4300 or equivalent model equipped with a diesel engine producing 255-260 horsepower minimum, an automatic Allison transmission, air brakes, dual 50-gallon fuel tanks, 22.5-inch wheels, and a 14-foot flat dump body with twin-cylinder hoist system. Required deliverables include a $21.00 check for tag and title fees payable to the Houston County Tax Commissioner, three keys per vehicle, window stickers, Certificate of Origin, manufacturer specification sheets, odometer statements, and owner/operator manuals, with all pricing quoted FOB destination. Sealed bids must be received by 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026, at the Purchasing Department office located at 200 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins, Georgia 31088, with bids to be evaluated and presented to the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the Houston County Annex. Award will be based on best value to Houston County, with evaluation criteria encompassing bidder capacity, performance history, equipment suitability, ability to provide future maintenance and parts service, and local preference consideration. All bidders must be recognized dealers qualified to advise on the equipment's application and use.

No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses are mentioned in the solicitation documents. However, Houston County implements a local preference policy whereby in-county vendors submitting bids within three percent of the low bid will receive preference consideration, with the exception that this local preference does not apply to purchases exceeding $150,000. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation, and no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are specified. Houston County is exempt from state sales tax and federal excise tax, which may impact the overall procurement cost. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the solicitation materials provided.