WALKING FLOOR OPEN REFUSE TRANSFER TRAILER (ONE TIME BUY)

The County of DeKalb, Georgia, through its Purchasing & Contracting agency, is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of two Walking Floor Refuse Transfer trailers, each a standard aluminum open-top 53-foot model. This procurement is a one-time purchase aimed at supporting the DeKalb County Sanitation Department's operational needs. Bids must be submitted electronically via the county’s eProcurement Portal prior to the specified deadline of March 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time, with no late submissions accepted. The solicitation, identified by number 2026-017-ITB, was posted on February 9, 2026. The point of contact for this solicitation includes Tammy Shew, Senior Procurement Agent, and Jovan Hooper, Procurement Manager, who can assist with inquiries and clarifications regarding the bidding process. In addition to procurement specifics, the contract emphasizes compliance with various regulatory and county requirements. Contractors must adhere to Davis-Bacon labor standards, ensuring proper wage rates, fringe benefits, and record-keeping consistent with federal labor laws for contracts exceeding $2,000. Furthermore, compliance with the DeKalb County First Source Jobs Ordinance is mandatory, requiring contractors to make a good faith effort to employ at least 50% DeKalb County residents for the jobs created under this contract. The contract also incorporates the DeKalb First Local Small Business Enterprise Ordinance, mandating at least 20% participation of certified local small businesses in the project and prescribing good faith efforts, documentation, and bid evaluation procedures to support local economic development. These provisions collectively ensure that the county’s procurement supports labor law compliance, local hiring, and small business participation objectives while securing the needed refuse transfer equipment.