Wheeled Excavator with Mulcher Head Lease

Barrow County is seeking a 5-year lease for a wheeled excavator with a mulcher head through a Request for Proposal (RFP) released on August 15, 2025. The procurement requires a wheeled excavator with specific technical specifications, including a minimum of 170 horsepower, comprehensive operational features such as cameras, selectable power modes, quick change adapter, and high flow hydraulic pump. Key equipment requirements include 4 outriggers, an AC cab with debris guards, and fold-down capability. The county expects the leased equipment to be used for a minimum of 7,500 hours over the 5-year lease term, with a project start date of "ASAP". The proposal submission deadline is August 29, 2025, at 12:00 PM, and vendor selection will be based on multiple evaluation criteria including proposal format compliance, solution effectiveness, vendor delivery capability, past performance, personnel availability, and overall cost. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Johnny Duckworth, who can be reached at 229-328-7831 or comanager@bakercountyga.com.

The RFP documentation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions on potential bidders. No incumbent vendors are mentioned, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. Additionally, the document does not provide a specific budget range or potential award value for the lease. The Baker County Board of Commissioners reserves significant discretion in the award process, including the ability to award multiple contracts, accept the lowest price offer, award contracts before the deadline, and refuse any proposal without obligation. Vendors interested in this opportunity should carefully review the full RFP documentation to ensure compliance with all technical specifications and submission requirements.