Tractor Truck

The Burke County Board of Commissioners in Georgia is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase and delivery of one tractor truck for use by the Burke County Road Department. This solicitation, identified as PE-61700-NONST-2027-000000079, requires the vehicle to meet specific minimum technical requirements, including a Cummins X12 engine rated at 450 horsepower, an 80,000 lbs gross combination weight, a 12,000-lb front axle, and a 40,000-lb four-spring rear suspension. The truck must be white or gray and equipped with T1R22.5 tires, a left-side fifth-wheel release, air conditioning, heat, USB ports, an AM/FM radio, and 12-foot gladhand lines with a wet line for trailer hookup. Safety features must include front-mounted strobe and safety lighting as well as safety gauges. Bidders are required to submit their sealed proposals by December 2, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., clearly marked as Tractor Truck. Proposals must explicitly state the offered warranty and the anticipated delivery date. The final deliverable is the tractor truck and its corresponding operator's manual, which must be delivered directly to the Burke County Road Department. Evaluation is based on the bidder's ability to meet these minimum vehicle specifications and provide the required delivery and warranty information.