New Dump Truck with 15-17 Cubic Yard Dump Body

COLQUITT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
101 East Central Avenue
DENVER F. BRASWELL CHARLES H. CANNON, IV
Chairman County Administrator
BARBARA JELKS 229-616-7404
District 1 Commissioner MELISSA E. LAWSON
CHRIS HUNNICUTT
County Clerk
District 2 Commissioner 229-616-7409
MARC D EMOTT
LESTER CASTELLOW
District 3 Commissioner
MIKE BOYD County Attorney
Post Office Box 190
District 4 Commissioner Post Office Box 517 Moultrie, Georgia 31776-0190
PAUL NAGY 229-985-1213
Moultrie, Georgia 31776-0517
District 5 Commissioner Phone 229-616-7400
JOHNNY HARDIN Facsimile 229-616-7018
District 6 Commissioner www.colquittcountyga.gov
September 21, 2026
INVITATION TO BID
RE: New Dump Truck with 15-17 Cubic Yard Dump Body
COLQUITT COUNTY is accepting sealed bids on (1) NEW DUMP TRUCK WITH 16
CUBIC YARD DUMP BODY and with the option of (3) Three additional at same price (per
attached specifications) for use by the Road and Bridge Department.
The bid packet is available on Colquitt County's web site. Please visit
www.colquittcountyga.gov/departments/purchasing and refer to the Bid and RFP list to
download this packet.
Sealed bids will be accepted in the office of the County Purchasing Department, located in the
Colquitt County Court House Annex, 101 East Central Avenue, Suite 206, Moultrie, Georgia
31768, (P. O. Box 517, Moultrie, Georgia 31776-0517,) until Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at
10:00 a.m. at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bids must be in a
sealed envelope plainly marked in the lower left-hand corner "SEALED BID DUMP
TRUCK ." It is the bidder's responsibility to have all bids turned in by the called time. No bids
will be accepted after the called time. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30)
days after the called time. The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to accept or reject
any or all bids and to waive any and all formalities.
Any and all questions are to be directed to:
Lena Mercer, County Purchasing Agent, 229-616-7087, lena.mercer@colquittcountyga.gov
Stan Kirksey, Public Works Superintendent, 229-616-7480, stan.kirksey@colquittcountyga.gov
Mac Lawson, Maintenance Superintendent, 229-616-7469, mac.lawson@colquittcountyga.gov
Thank you for your interest in bidding.
Sincerely,
Lena Mercer
Purchasing Agent

COLQUITT COUNTY SPECIFICATIONS
FOR DUMP TRUCK
THE TRUCK SHALL BE A NEW AND UNUSED CURRENTLY ADVERTISED STANDARD PRODUCTION MODEL. IT SHALL BE
COMPLETELY AND PROPERLY SERVICED AND READY FOR IMMEDIATE USE UPON RECEIPT.
THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS ARE FOR THE MINIMUM DESIRED REQUIREMENTS. BIDDERS ARE TO INDICATE
EXACTLY WHAT THEY ARE OFFERING IN EACH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING BLANKS IN THE BIDDER'S RESPONSE COLUMN.
DO NOT USE "COMPLY","YES","OK","SAME", AN"X", A"V", CHECK MARK OR A (") DITTO MARK.
BIDDER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL WARRANTY ON PARTS, LABOR, AND WORKMANSHIP INCLUDING PICKUP AND
DELIVERY BOTH TRUCK AND BODY.
SPECIFICATIONS BIDDER'S RESPONSE
Make ____________________
Model ____________________
DIESEL ENGINE: Minimum 395 HP In Line
6 Cylinder Wet Sleeved ____________________
Transmission: 6 speed Automatic,
Allison 4500-RdS-6, with oil cooler, filters,
Oil level Sensor ____________________
Composite material TILTING HOOD ____________________
& FENDERS Wheelbase 204" / 139"
ca (compatible to dump body) ____________________
Frame Rails 11.811 x 3.54" x 0.37" steel section
modules: 29.8 cu in / R.B.M. 3,580,000 ____________________
FRAME: Reinforcement inside, with 5mm
Inside channel reinforcement ____________________
20,000 LB. CAPACITY FRONT SETBACK AXLE ____________________
Front Tires: (2) 425/65R22.5 - 20 PLY Radial
tire on steel disc wheels ____________________
TANDEM REAR AXLE with Driver Controlled
Inter-Axle Differential Lock Out ____________________
46,000 LB. rear capacity, HaulMaax Suspension ____________________
Rear Tires: (8) 11R22.5 - 16 PLY Open shoulder/lug
Radial Tire on Steel Disc Wheels ____________________

COLQUITT COUNTY SPECIFICATIONS
FOR DUMP TRUCK
SPECIFICATIONS BIDDER'S RESPONSE
Dual Air Brakes System with Outboard
Drums: _____________________
18.7 CFM Compressor with heated air dryer _____________________
16.5" x 6" Front 16.5" x 7" Rear "S" Cam Brakes _____________________
Power Steering _____________________
130 AMP Alternator _____________________
Air Horn _____________________
Heater and Air Conditioner _____________________
(1)90 Gallon Single Sided Step
Aluminum Fuel Tank _____________________
Air Ride Drivers Seat, High Back ____________________
Passenger Seat ____________________
King Size West Coast Mirrors with
Bright Finish w/8" Convex Spots ____________________
3 - 12 Volt Batteries ____________________
Exterior Grab Handles ____________________
Tinted Windshield, Electric Wipers With
Windshield Washer ____________________
Lighting: Must Meet I.C.C. and
D.O.T. Requirements ____________________

COLQUITT COUNTY SPECIFICATIONS
FOR DUMP TRUCK
SPECIFICATIONS BIDDER'S RESPONSE
Two Front & Rear Tow Hooks _____________________
Back up Alarm ____________________
AM/FM Radio with mp3/weather band/
Hands free interface/Bluetooth ____________________
Color: White ____________________
Warranty ____________________
Manuals: Operators and Maintenance ____________________

COLQUITT COUNTY SPECIFICATIONS
15-17 CUBIC YARD DUMP BODY
Specifications Bidder's Response
2025 OR 2026 Body & Dump Body ____________________
Model ____________________
Dimensions:
Body Capacity: 15-17 Yds. ____________________
Body Length: 16' ____________________
Body Width: 7' ____________________
Side Height: 42" ____________________
End Height: 50" ____________________
Material:
Sides: 10 GA Hi-tensile ____________________
Side Braces: 10 GA Hi-tensile ____________________
Tail Gate: 3/16" AR400 Hi-Intensity Steel ____________________
Front: 10 GA Hi-tensile ____________________
Floor: 1/4" AR-450 Steel ____________________
Understructure: 3/16" Hi-tensile Steel ____________________
Rear Apron: Pipe Push Type ____________________
Rear Corner Post: 10 GA Hi-tensile ____________________
Sides:
Boxed Top Rail 4 5/8" Wide x 8 3/8" Tall ____________________
All Exposed Bend to Be 1" Radius ____________________
5 slanted / vertical bracing ____________________
Front Corner Post ____________________
Minimum 10" Rear Corner Post ____________________

COLQUITT COUNTY SPECIFICATIONS
15-17 CUBIC YARD DUMP BODY
Specifications Bidder's Response
Sides:
8" Board Pockets ____________________
100% Fully Welded ____________________
Tailgate:
One Piece Panel 3/16 Minimum AR-400 Steel ____________________
All Horizontal Bracing Dirt Shedding ____________________
3 - Panel Design ____________________
Minimum 1" Flame Cut Offset Upper Hinge ____________________
Minimum 1 12" Upper Tailgate Pin ____________________
Minimum 1 14" Lower Tailgate Pin ____________________
Minimum 3/8" Spreader Chains ____________________
5/8" Lower Latch Assembly ____________________
3/4" Plate Flame Cut Lower Pin Cradle ____________________
16 Degree Sloped ____________________
Air Release ____________________
Floor:
One Piece AR-450 Steel ____________________
84" Inside Width ____________________
Knee Brace Floor to Side Bracing ____________________
Understructure:
3/16" Hi-tensile Fabricated Crossmemberless ____________________
Trapezoidal Style Longsills ____________________

COLQUITT COUNTY SPECIFICATIONS
15-17 CUBIC YARD DUMP BODY
Specifications Bidder's Response
Cab Shield:
24" Deep Full Width ____________________
Minimum 10 GA Hi-tensile Steel ____________________
Paint:
Prime Base Coat ____________________
Black Top Coat ____________________
Hoist:
Sub frameless ____________________
Single Front Mount Telescopic ____________________
Minimum 6" Nominal Diameter Cylinder ____________________
Minimum 3 Stages and Minimum Stroke of 140" ____________________
Chrome Plated Piston Rods ____________________
U-Cup Cylinder Seals ____________________
Minimum 50 Degree Dump Angle ____________________
NTEA Class 120 ____________________
Heavy Duty Cast Style Platform Type
Rear Hinge ____________________
Approved Safety Prop ____________________
Lights:
Stop/Tail/Turn Mounted in Rear Corner Post ____________________
LED Light Package ____________________

COLQUITT COUNTY SPECIFICATIONS
15-17 CUBIC YARD DUMP BODY
Specifications Bidder's Response
Hydraulics:
Direct Mount Pump ____________________
One Year Pump, Valve, and Two Year
Cylinder Warranty ____________________
Steel Hydraulic Tank ____________________
Hot Shift Power Take-off ____________________
Air Shift Pump ____________________
Console Controls ____________________
Tarp System:
HD Direct Drive 12 Volt Electric ____________________
One Piece Heavy Duty Arms w/30 Degree Bends ____________________
1.5HP 12 Volt Motor w/Cover ____________________
Minimum 18 oz Vinyl/Asphalt Tarp ____________________
Insulation:
Insulate Sides and Front of Body w/Heat
Resistant Insulation ____________________
Cover Insulation with Polished Aluminum Panels ____________________
Insert Test Hole In Drivers Side of Body ____________________

COLQUITT COUNTY SPECIFICATIONS
15-17 CUBIC YARD DUMP BODY
Specifications Bidder's Response
Miscellaneous:
In Cab Body Up Warning Light ____________________
12 Volt Backup Alarm ____________________
8" Side Boards ____________________
Access Ladder on Drivers Side Front of Body ____________________
12 Volt Wireless Backup Camera ____________________
Manuals: Operators and Maintenance ____________________
Option:
3-Way Air Release Tailgate in Lieu of 2-Way
Gate, Requires Vertical/No Slope Design ____________________

COLQUITT COUNTY BID SPECIFICATIONS
FOR DUMP TRUCK
The undersigned hereby declares that they have carefully examined the specifications herein referred to
and will provide all the equipment, service and terms required by Colquitt County.
OPTIONAL TAILGATE
1.One (1) Dump Truck with option of (3) additional
at the same price as per attached specifications $______________$__________________
2.Less: Discounts Due County Governments $______________$__________________
3. Net: $______________$__________________
4. (County Option) Less guaranteed buy back at
the end of Two years or 80,000 miles, whichever
comes first. Colquitt County reserves the right to
accept or reject this price at the end of
Two years/80,000 miles. $______________$__________________
5. Total Cost Bid two Years/80,000 miles $______________$__________________
State your warranty:_______________________________________________________________
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Earliest delivery date to Colquitt County _________________________________________________
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