Wheel Loader #2024-26

The City of Covington, Georgia is seeking bids for the purchase of one (1) Wheel Loader. The request for bid (RFB) was released on October 4th, 2024, and sealed bids must be submitted to the Purchasing Department by Thursday, October 17th, 2024 at 10:00am, with bids to be opened at 10:15am. The City will consider the competency and responsibility of bidders in making the award and reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Bidders must submit an original and one (1) copy of their bid, and all addenda should be enclosed in the sealed envelope. The RFB provides detailed specifications for the Wheel Loader, including engine, transmission, electrical, bucket, steering, tire, brake, and hydraulic system requirements, as well as various operator environment features and other requirements. The City is exempt from federal excise tax and Georgia sales tax, and Tax Exemption Certificates will be provided upon request.

The City will determine the successful bidder based on the lowest responsive and responsible bid. In the case of a tie bid, the award will be made to the in-City vendor, then the in-State vendor, and finally to the vendor with the lesser total dollar volume. The RFB does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The RFB also does not provide any information on possible award values or budget ranges.