Vehicles (Freightliner Trucks)

The Macon Water Authority, a political subdivision of the State of Georgia, is seeking to procure three new 2026 Freightliner M2-106 Plus conventional chassis trucks through a competitive bid process (Bid Number 26-001-MWA). The procurement specifically requires two crew cab trucks with flatbed/platform/stake bodies and one single cab truck with a 12-foot dump body, all featuring identical engine, transmission, axle, and safety specifications. Bidders must submit sealed proposals by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025, to Robert Edwards at the Macon Water Authority's office in Macon, Georgia, with a public bid opening scheduled for 2:00 PM the same day. Bid documents are accessible through the Macon Water Authority website, Georgia Procurement Registry, and via email request. Potential bidders must submit any specification interpretation requests in writing no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, December 12th, 2025. The Authority will evaluate bids based on multiple factors including price, features, usefulness to the department, and prior vendor experience, with the explicit right to award bids individually or as a complete package. Delivery of vehicles must include a specified timeframe proposed by the bidder, with vehicles required to be ready for immediate use upon delivery to 1090 MLK Jr. Boulevard, Macon, Georgia.

The bid solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are permitted to propose equivalent products meeting or exceeding the specified requirements, provided they submit comprehensive descriptive literature and proof of equivalency. The bid allows for alternative product submissions, with the stipulation that if no substitute is specifically named, goods must precisely match the original bid specifications. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement involves three specialized trucks, suggesting a significant capital investment. The bid remains valid for sixty days following the opening date, and bidders must acknowledge their understanding of all bidding documents. The Macon Water Authority's Purchasing Policy, which is available for review on their website, will likely govern additional procurement details. Pricing must be presented as delivered prices, FOB Destination, with non-applicable taxes deducted, and the Authority reserves the right to select a bidder other than the lowest price respondent based on comprehensive evaluation criteria.