Houston County Commissioners
Purchasing Department
Director of
Purchasing
Vanessa Zimmerman
Office
200 Carl Vinson Parkway
Warner Robins, GA 31088
478-236-1700
December 22, 2025
Dear Vendor:
The Houston County Board of Commissioners is soliciting sealed bids for the
provision of One (1) New Two and One-Half (2-½) Ton Crew Cab Truck with
Flatbed Dump for use by the Houston County Commissioners, Roads & Bridges
Department. Our minimum specifications and instructions to bidders are
attached. Please quote your bid price FOB destination.
To receive consideration, your sealed bid will be accepted in the Purchasing
Department office ONLY, located at 200 Carl Vinson Parkway, Warner Robins,
Georgia 31088, until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 12, 2026.
Your sealed bid package MUST be marked:
BID# 26-07:
One (1) New Two and One-Half (2-½) Ton
Crew Cab Truck with Flatbed Dump
and include your Company Name on the External Envelope.
Bids will be evaluated, recapped and presented to the Board of Commissioners
during their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 5:00
p.m. at the Houston County Annex in Warner Robins, Georgia. Bid award will
be based on the best value to Houston County.
HOUSTON COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO ACCEPT NONE, ALL
OR ANY PART OF YOUR BID AND WAIVE ALL INFORMALITIES.
Should you have any questions regarding this bid request, please contact me at the
above listed telephone number.
Sincerely,
Vanessa Zimmerman
Director of Purchasing
BID CERTIFICATION – BID # 26-07
HOUSTON COUNTY ROADS & BRIDGES DEPARTMENT
ONE (1) NEW 2025 OR 2026
2-½ TON CREW CAB TRUCK WITH FLAT BED DUMP
INTERNATIONAL 4300 OR EQUAL
I hereby certify that our bid quote meets or exceeds the above specifications.
Company:
Telephone:
Year, Make and Model:
Total Price
Warranty:
Authorized Signature:
Date
Requested Delivery Date:
Projected Delivery Date:
MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS – BID# 26-07
HOUSTON COUNTY ROADS & BRIDGES DEPARTMENT
ONE (1) NEW 2025 OR 2026
2-½ TON CREW CAB TRUCK WITH FLAT BED DUMP
INTERNATIONAL 4300 OR EQUAL
Must conform to the following Minimum Specifications:
1. 2011 or 2012 Model 2-½ Ton Crew Cab Truck (6 Man),
Flatbed, No Side Body.
2. Engine: Minimum 255-260 HP, Diesel Engine; Engine Shutdown
Auto.
3. GVWR: 29,000 lbs – 33,000 lbs.
4. Front Axle: 12,000 lbs.
5. Rear Axle: 21,000 lbs.
6. 4,500 Auxiliary Springs, Multi-Leaf.
7. Tilt Front Hood.
8. Automatic Transmission, Allison 3000-RDS-P.
9. Air Brakes, Truck & Air Dryer, Air Brake Hook-Up for Trailer.
10. Power Steering.
11. Dual 50 Gallon Fuel Tanks – Steel.
12. Front and Rear Wheels: 22.5, Disc 7.5.
13. Tires: 11R x 22.5 – Highway Tread.
14. Heavy Duty Cooling System – Aluminum.
15. Transmission Cooler.
16. 110 Amp 12 Volt Charging System – Dual Batteries, 1300 CCA.
17. Exhaust System – Horizontal Right Side.
18. Tow Hook, Front Inside Rail.
19. Factory A/C and Heat.
20. Standard Gauges.
21. Air and Electrical Horns.
22. Front Seat Air Ride Bucket Vinyl Bench Seats.
23. Front and Rear Seat Belts.
24. Standard Interior.
25. AM/FM Radio.
26. Front and Rear Cab Handles.
27. Tinted Glass.
28. 7” x 16” West Coast Mirrors.
29. Wheel Base to accommodate 14’ Bed – 230.00 C.A.
30. 14’ Flat Dump Body, Twin Cylinder ¼ inch Steel Floor;
54” Bulkhead, Stake Pockets.
31. Back-up Alarm.
32. Color: White.
Meets
Specifications
Yes
No
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MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS – BID# 26-07
HOUSTON COUNTY ROADS & BRIDGES DEPARTMENT
ONE (1) NEW 2025 OR 2026
2-½ TON CREW CAB TRUCK WITH FLAT BED DUMP
INTERNATIONAL 4300 OR EQUAL
Flat Dump Bed Minimum Specifications:
1. Length:
14’
2. Width:
96”
3. Bulkhead:
54” Full Height to Top of Cab,
3” Structural Channel Up-Posts & Framing,
12 GA Smooth Sheet,
#9 Expanded Metal Window Cut-Out.
4. Longsills:
7”, 9.8# Structural Channel.
5. Cross Sills:
3”, 4.1# Structural Channel on 12” Centers.
6. Side Rail:
5” Formed Side Rail w/3” Upper Lip w/1”
Offset for Floor Sheet and 1” Bottom Lip,
Constructed of 3/16” Steel.
7. Rear Rail:
5” Formed Side Rail with 3” Upper Lip with
1” Offset for Floor Sheet and 1” Bottom Lip,
Constructed of 3/16” Steel.
8. Flooring:
1/4” Smooth Steel.
9. Stake Pockets: 7 Per Side Designed to Accept 1-½“ x 3” Post.
10. Undercoating: Body to be Fully Undercoated.
11. Lights:
FMVSS #108 Lighting Package, Marker Lights
to be Recessed, Reflective Style, Grommet
Lights with Molded Wiring Harness.
12. Paint:
Acrylic Modified, Air-Dry Enamel,
Gloss Black.
13. Hoist:
NTEA Class E Twin Cylinder Hoist,
Hot Shift PTO, Direct Mount Pump,
(DPF) Must be Under Cab.
14. Hitch:
HD 20-Ton Pintle Hook,
Hitch Height to Center of Pintle Hook 25”
HD Duty D-Rings for Safety Chains,
7-Way RV Style Light Plug.
15. Mud Flaps:
Anti-Spray, Anti-Sail Mud Flaps.
16. Back-Up Alarm: Ecco Model 530-2LDW, 102 dba.
Meets
Specifications
Yes
No
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS – BID# 26-07
HOUSTON COUNTY ROADS & BRIDGES DEPARTMENT
ONE (1) NEW 2025 OR 2026
2-½ TON CREW CAB TRUCK WITH FLAT BED DUMP
INTERNATIONAL 4300 OR EQUAL
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: Requirements specified herein shall apply to all automobiles purchased by
Houston County. This specification is not complete without specific requirements in the detail specifications.
In the event of conflict between these general specifications and the detail specifications, the detail
specifications will apply.
APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: Reference to publications in the detail specifications shall apply to those
issues in effect on the date of the invitation to bid, unless otherwise specified.
DESIGN: New models in current productions, complete with all necessary components and accessories
customarily furnished, together with such modifications as may be necessary to enable the vehicle to function
reliably and efficiently in sustained operation. Design to permit accessibility for maintenance purposes with
minimal disturbance of other components or assemblies. The term “heavy duty” as used to describe an item,
shall be defined to mean in excess of the usual performance, quantity, quality or capacity that is normally
supplied with the standard production item.
COMPONENTS, ASSEMBLIES, AND ACCESSORIES: The vehicle shall have all of its components,
assemblies, and accessories installed and shall be delivered to the County meeting or exceeding all applicable
requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency Regulations, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards,
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations and Industry Specifications, Standards and Regulations that are in
effect on the date of manufacture. NOTE: All components, assemblies, and accessories shall be factory
installed unless otherwise noted.
EMISSION CONTROLS: All vehicles shall comply with the Environmental Protection Agency
requirements on Air Pollution.
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR NOISE LEVEL: Vehicles shall comply with Federal Interstate Noise
Standards.
COOLING SYSTEMS: Liquid pressurized forced circulation type, consisting of the necessary components
of such design and capacity to maintain the engine at optimum safe temperature under all operating conditions
without any loss of coolant. Optimum engine temperatures shall be maintained with the vehicle loaded and
continuously operating at all drivable altitudes and grades in ambient temperatures ranging from minus 30 to
120 degrees F. Thermostat controlled and suitable for operation with permanent type antifreeze solution.
Easily accessible drain outlets shall be provided to allow complete cooling system drainage. Coolant
recovery system to be furnished.
WHEELS: Manufacturers recommended size and capacity for the vehicle offered. Rim contours and sizes
shall conform to the correct recommendations of Tire and Rim Association, Inc.
TIRES: All tires furnished shall be blackwall, tubeless-type with standard highway tread design. Capacity to
the maximum load imposed by the evenly and fully loaded vehicle. Conform to the Tire and Rim
Association, Inc. Spare tire and wheel, factory installed, shall be furnished.
TOOLS: Jack and Lug Wrench, Factory Installed, for each vehicle.
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