Invitation to Bid on #2026-201 One (1) Telescopic Articulating Aerial Device with Material Handler (Due by 04/21/2026 at 11:00 AM EST)

City of Thomasville, Georgia
Invitation to Bid (ITB) #2026-201 for
ONE (1) TELESCOPIC ARTICULATING AERIAL DEVICE
WITH MATERIAL HANDLER
Issued Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
Issued By: City of Thomasville
111 Victoria Place
Thomasville, GA 31792
Inquiries: Lori McCardle
Purchasing Administrator
City of Thomasville
lori.mccardle@thomasville.org
Proposals Due: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
at 11:00 AM EST

ITB #2026-201 FOR
ONE (1) TELESCOPIC ARTICULATING AERIAL DEVICE
WITH MATERIAL HANDLER
OPENING
April 21, 2026
AT 11:00 AM EST
Sealed bids will be received at the City of Thomasville, Purchasing Department, located at 111 Victoria
Place, Thomasville, Georgia, 31792, or mailed to P.O. Box 1540, Thomasville, Georgia, 31799, until
11:00 AM EST, on April 21, 2026, for the purchase of ONE (1) TELESCOPIC ARTICULATING AERIAL
DEVICE with MATERIAL HANDLER to be utilized by the Electric department.
Bid shall be made on blanks furnished, placed in a sealed envelope clearly marked "ITB #2026-
201: ONE (1) TELESCOPIC ARTICULATING AERIAL DEVICE with MATERIAL HANDLER", by the
opening date and time and mailed or hand-delivered to reach the Purchasing Department on or
before the appointed time.
All persons and entities submitting bids are hereby notified that the City of Thomasville reserves
the right to seek new bids to accept or reject any or all bids, in part or in whole, to waive minor
irregularities, technicalities, and/or informalities in proposing, and to award a contract in part
or as a whole as deemed to be in the best interest of The City of Thomasville. The City of
Thomasville gives further notice that the lowest bid will not necessarily be considered the best bid, and
the City reserves the right to select the bid deemed to be in the best interests of the City. If no acceptable
bid is received The City of Thomasville also reserves the right to re bid at its sole discretion.

Bids and all addendums are available on the internet at www.thomasville.org . Click the WORK
link and under the heading labeled "Doing Business with the City" click the link labeled "Bid
Opportunities".
The bids will be opened publicly and read aloud at the scheduled time in the Purchasing
Department located at 111 Victoria Place, Thomasville, Georgia, 31792. Bid pricing should remain
effective for sixty (60) days after the bid opening.
Questions regarding the specifications of this bid should be emailed to
lori.mccardle@thomasville.org. Contact with City of Thomasville personnel regarding this
solicitation, other than inquiries to the specific Procurement Agent noted above may be
grounds for elimination from the selection process.

It shall be the intent of these specifications to describe the minimum requirements of a complete
TELESCOPIC ARTICULATING AERIAL DEVICE with MATERIAL HANDLER. The equipment shall
be new and the manufacturer's standard model in current production, including all standard features,
accessories and warranties. The equipment shall meet the minimum specifications and requirements
listed below.
These specifications are intended to establish the class of products required, therefore, only deviations
which do not affect form, fit or function of the equipment will be considered, and such considerations
shall be at the sole discretion of the City. The specifications are describing and stating the minimum
capacities, materials, and qualities of equipment needed and required to perform a certain job. All bid
offers that meet the intent of the specifications will be given full consideration. In all cases where the
equipment offered does not meet the requirements as specified, the variance must be pointed out in
the bid submission to permit full review and consideration. Bidder is required to furnish a copy of the
manufacture specification and performance data for the specialized unit submitted for bid. Unless
otherwise stated, the use of manufacturer's name and product numbers is for descriptive purposes and
establishes general quality levels only. They are not intended to be restrictive. Bidders are required to
state exactly what they intend to furnish; otherwise, it is fully understood that they shall furnish all the
stated items.
Bid below the total price to provide the products as indicated in this detailed list. For each item, please
place an X in the appropriate space (Yes or No) to signify whether you are in complete compliance with
the specification. Truck will be delivered to City of Thomasville Fleet Maintenance Shop located at
923 Davenport Drive, Thomasville, GA 31792.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Design: The unit shall be of the latest manufacture, of current design and production.
The specialized unit shall be fully assembled with modifications made to enable the unit
to function reliably and efficiently for sustained operation. Unit purchased shall be
designed to permit accessibility for maintenance and repair purposes with minimal
disturbance to applicable components or assemblies.
2. Manuals: The dealer shall be required to supply the unit at the time of delivery with two
(2) complete sets (in English), maintenance, repair, drivability, parts and add-on
equipment manuals. It would be preferable to receive manuals in "CD" format where
available.
3. Equipment: In all cases where the manufacture has a selection of equipment
considered either standard or heavy-duty, such as cooling systems, suspension, engine,
transmissions and so forth, the unit being purchased shall be quoted and noted to be
delivered with such heavy-duty items being included.
4. Safety: Complete unit shall meet or exceed current Federal and "DOT" standards per
manufacture, unless otherwise noted in bid proposal.
5. Repair Parts: Equipment offered shall have established sources offering a full line of
spare/repair parts available to purchaser.
6. Delivery: The unit shall be delivered complete with a full tank of fuel. No vendor or
dealer advertising logos or decals shall be affixed to the unit prior to delivery. The unit is
to undergo pre-delivery inspection by the vendor/dealer.

TELESCOPIC ARTICULATING AERIAL DEVICE with MATERIAL HANDLER
SECTION 1 - AERIAL DEVICE
Item Description Yes No
1 Articulating Telescopic Aerial Device with a fiberglass
upper boom and fiberglass insulator in the articulating
arm and proportional joystick upper controls. Built in
accordance with the standard specifications below and to
include the following features.
1A Ground to Bottom of Platform Height: Minimum of 47.5
feet from centerline of rotation.
1B Working Height: Minimum of 48 feet.
1C Maximum Horizontal/Side Reach: Minimum of 30 feet.
1D Hydraulic Boom Extension.
1E Continuous unrestricted worm gear lower boom rotation
(360 degrees).
1F Articulating Arm: Fiberglass insulator provides isolation.
Bidder shall indicate amount of isolation for the
articulating arm in inches: __________ in.
1G Compensation System: By raising the articulating arm
only, the telescopic boom maintains its relative angle in
relation to the ground. Work position is achieved through
a single function operation.
1H Upper Boom: Fiberglass section provides isolation in the
upper boom. Bidder shall indicate amount of isolation.
Retracted Boom: _________ inches
Extended Boom: __________ inches
1I Dielectrically tested, insulating upper control system
including boom tip components that provide an additional
layer of secondary electrical contact protection:
-Control Handle: Single handle controller with high
electrical resistance components, dielectrically tested to
40 kV AC with no more than 400 microamperes of
leakage. Green color to differentiate from non-tested
controllers. Includes interlock guard.
-Auxiliary Control Covers: Non-tested blue silicon
covers for auxiliary controls.
-Control Console: Non-tested non-metallic control
console plate.
-Boom Tip Covers: Non-tested non-metallic boom tip
covers.
1J Hydraulic System: Full pressure, open center hydraulic
system. Minimum 6 GPM free flow rate. Minimum 3,000
PSI maximum operating pressure.
1K Dielectric Rating: ANSI Category C, 46 kV and below.

1L Unit meets or exceeds ANSI A92.2 standards.
1M Unit is painted with a powder coat paint process
providing a finish that is highly resistant to chipping,
scratching, abrasion, and corrosion. Paint is
electrostatically applied to inside and outside of
fabricated parts and high-temperature cured prior to
assembly.
1N All metal sections from the rotation table up are to be
painted Safety Yellow.
SECTION 2 - PLATFORM
Item Description Yes No
2 Single 1-Person Platform, Fiberglass, 24" x 30" x 42",
End Mount.
3 180-Degree Platform Rotation.
4 Platform Capacity: Minimum 400 lbs. with jib fully
loaded; minimum 500 lbs. with jib unloaded.
5 Platform-Mounted Single Stick (4-Function) Controls.
6 Hydraulic Platform Leveling System.
7 Platform Tilt Controls at both upper and lower control
stations.
8 Full Hydraulic Pressure Controls at Platform.
9 One (1) Platform Step located on the side of the
platform nearest the elbow in stowed position.
10 Platform Cover: Soft vinyl, 24" x 30".
11 Platform Liner: 24" x 30" x 42", 50 kV rating.
12 Scuff Pad: 24" x 30", No Step (for use with Platform
Liner).
13 24" Platform Elevator (Platform Lifter).
14 Hydraulic Tool Circuit at Platform: One set of quick
disconnect couplings at the boom tip for open center
tools.
15 Lighting Package for Platform Controls to optimize
vision and safety for night work.
16 Platform Access from Ground.

SECTION 3 - MATERIAL HANDLER (JIB/WINCH)
Item Description Yes No
17 Material Handling Jib/Winch: Hydraulically articulating,
top or end mounted. Minimum jib capacity of 1,000 lbs.
18 Winch Load Line Swivel Hook.
19 Jib Rotation Release Lever for easy pinning of arm jib.
20 Automatic Boom Latch.
SECTION 4 - UNIT AND HYDRAULIC ACCESSORIES
Item Description Yes No
21 Engine Start/Stop and Secondary Stowage System: 12
VDC powered motor and pump assembly for temporary
operation of the unit when the primary hydraulic source
fails. Electric motor powered by chassis battery. Allows
operators to completely stow booms, platform, and
outriggers. Activated with air plunger at platform or
momentary switch at lower control station and
outriggers.
22 Slip Ring: Required for engine start/stop, secondary
stowage system, and throttle control options.
23 Heavy Duty Secondary Stowage Pump.
24 Outriggers, Primary: Modified A-Frame, electric
interlock, minimum 112" spread, fixed shoe.
25 Auxiliary Vertical H-Frame Outriggers with fixed shoe.
26 Electric Outrigger Controls: Durable weatherproof sealed
electronic switches mounted at the rear of the unit.
Electronic sealed switches to reduce hydraulic hoses
and leak points.
27 Outrigger Motion Alarm and Outrigger Interlocks.
28 PAL (Positive Attachment Lanyard) System: Sounds
alarm when operator engages controls without attaching
lanyard.
29 Hydraulic Reservoir: Minimum 15-gallon capacity.
Include breather caps, dipsticks, and temperature sight
gauge.
30 HVI-22 Hydraulic Oil (Standard).
31 Standard Pump for PTO.
32 Electric Shifted PTO.
33 PTO Indicator Light installed in cab.
34 Boom Overstow Protection.
35 Boom Storage Warning Light.

36 Emergency Stop Valves at upper and lower control
stations.
37 Back-Up Alarm: Dual tone with outrigger motion alarm.
38 Truck/Vehicle Level Indicator.
39 Auxiliary Power or Let Down system.
40 Manual Throttle Control at platform.
SECTION 5 - SERVICE BODY
Item Description Yes No
41 Low-Side General Service Body with Step or equivalent:
A. Steel body construction
B. Steel structural channel crossmembers and smooth
floor with ladder-style understructure
C. Minimum 132" body length
D. Minimum 94" body width
E. Minimum 40" body compartment height
F. 20" body compartment depth
G. 24" from body floor to compartment tops
H. Finish paint entire body white
I. Undercoat applied under the body
J. Drop-in wooden cargo retaining boards at rear and
top of side access step
K. Stainless steel rotary paddle latches with locks
L. Gas props on all vertical doors
M. Chains on all horizontal doors
N. Standard master body locking system
O. Hot stick shelf extending full length of body on
streetside
P. Two (2) hot stick brackets installed on streetside
Q. One chock holder on each side of body with
retaining lip in fender panel
R. Adjustable shelves with removable dividers on
streetside and curbside compartments
S. Locking swivel hooks on adjustable rail in rear
vertical compartments
T. Grip strut access steps with sloped grab handles
and vented battery storage
U. Body floor cut-out for aerial device near front of
body
V. Steel tail shelf with rear cross storage and drop-
down doors
W. Adhesive strip lighting (LED) around top and sides
of compartment door facings

SECTION 6 - BODY AND CHASSIS ACCESSORIES
Item Description Yes No
42 ICC (Underride Protection) Bumper installed at rear.
43 Combination 2" Ball (10,000 lb. MGTW) and Pintle Hitch
(16,000 lb. MGTW).
44 Set of eye bolts for trailer safety chain, installed on each
side of towing device mount.
45 Rigid step mounted beneath side access steps (installed
to extend approx. 2" outward).
46 Platform rest, rigid with rubber tube.
47 Boom rest for telescopic unit.
48 Two (2) wood outrigger pads, 19" x 19" x 2.5", with rope
handle.
49 Two (2) outrigger pad holders with pendulum retainers,
bolt-on, bottom washout holes.
50 Mud flaps with logo (pair).
51 Wheel chocks, rubber, with metal handle (pair).
52 Slope indicator assembly (pair) for machine with
outriggers.
53 Safety harness and 4.5 ft. lanyard (medium to x-large).
54 Driveaway safety kit.
55 Vinyl manual pouch for storage of all operator and parts
manuals.
56 Articulating arm rest for a telescopic unit.
57 Skid plate (chassis-mounted).
SECTION 7 - ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES AND SAFETY LIGHTING
Item Description Yes No
58 Lights and reflectors in accordance with FMVSS #108
lighting package. Complete LED lighting including LED
reverse lights.
59 4-Corner Strobes: Amber LED. Two (2) surface
mounted lights in grille area, two (2) round lights at rear
of body.
60 Strobe Beacon: Amber LED with brush guard, installed
on post at front of body, one (1) each side (standard).
61 6-Way Trailer Receptacle (pin type) installed at rear.
62 Electric Trailer Brake Controller (factory installed
preferred).
63 Upfitter Switches (as supplied with chassis).

64 PTO Hour Meter: Digital, with minimum 10,000-hour
display.
65 Backup camera, OEM supplied (factory installed).
66 Power Distribution Module (PDM), 6 accessory circuits,
CAN signals, installed.
SECTION 8 - CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS
NOTE: Cummins diesel engine rated at 325+ HP is preferred but equivalent alternatives will be considered. All
engines must be diesel.
Item Description Yes No
67 Chassis: Newest year model available.
68 Class 5 Medium Duty (minimum) to Class 6. Minimum
19,500 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
69 Regular Cab.
70 4x4 (Four Wheel Drive) Drivetrain. REQUIRED.
71 Chassis Color: White.
72 Engine: Diesel. Cummins preferred, minimum 325 HP.
Other diesel engine options will be considered; bidder
shall state engine make, model, and horsepower rating.
Engine Make/Model: __________
Horsepower Rating: __________ HP
73 Automatic Transmission with PTO provision.
74 Clear Cab to Axle Length: 84 inches.
75 Wheelbase Length: 168.5 inches (minimum).
76 Front Axle Weight Rating (FAWR): Minimum 7,250 lbs.
77 Rear Axle Weight Rating (RAWR): Minimum 13,500 lbs.
78 Horizontal right-side exhaust.
79 Hydraulic brakes with park brakes in rear wheels.
80 Fuel Tank: Maximum size available for chassis. Diesel
only.
81 DEF Tank (under cab, left-hand side).
82 Tires: 225/70R19.5 front and rear (or equivalent).
83 Extra Heavy-Duty Front-End Suspension (minimum
7,250 GAWR).
84 Aft Axle Frame Extension.
85 Operator Commanded Regeneration (OCR).
86 50-State Emissions with Clean Idle Certification.
87 No Idle Engine Shut-Down Required.
88 Limited Slip Rear Axle.

89 Front Bumper Winch: Heavy duty electric winch (e.g., Warn
16.5ti-S, Warn Series G2 18, or equivalent). Bidder shall state
make/model: __________
SECTION 9 - CAB FEATURES AND AMENITIES
Item Description Yes No
90 Air Conditioning.
91 AM/FM Radio with Bluetooth.
92 Block Heater.
93 Cruise Control.
94 Keyless Entry.
95 Power Door Locks.
96 Power Mirrors with Heated Glass.
97 Power Windows.
98 Tilt Steering Wheel.
99 Vinyl Split Bench Seat.
100 Vehicle Height Placard installed in cab.
SECTION 10 - FINISHING, TESTING, AND DELIVERY
Item Description Yes No
101 Powder coat unit: Standard white.
102 Finish paint body accessories above body floor: White.
103 Front and rear frame or under-body mounted components
painted black.
104 Additional black undercoating applied per standard.
105 Non-skid coating applied to all walking surfaces.
106 English safety and instructional decals.
107 Placard: HVI-22 Hydraulic Oil.
108 Dielectric test unit according to ANSI requirements.
109 Stability test unit according to ANSI requirements.
110 Manuals: Two (2) Operator's and two (2)
Maintenance/Parts manuals containing instructional
markings indicating hazards inherent in operation of an
aerial device.
111 Delivery of completed unit to buyer's location. Include
freight cost.