Invitation to Bid on #2026-201 One (1) Telescopic Articulating Aerial...

Location:	Georgia
Posted:	Mar 23, 2026
Due:	Apr 21, 2026
Agency:	City of Thomasville
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	38 - Construction, Mining, Excavating, and Highway Mainenance Equipment 39 - Materials Handling Equipment
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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

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.

Ground to Bottom of Platform Height: Minimum of 47.5

feet from centerline of rotation.

Working Height: Minimum of 48 feet.

Maximum Horizontal/Side Reach: Minimum of 30 feet.

Hydraulic Boom Extension.

Continuous unrestricted worm gear lower boom rotation

(360 degrees).

Articulating Arm: Fiberglass insulator provides isolation.

Bidder shall indicate amount of isolation for the

articulating arm in inches: __________ in.

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.

Upper Boom: Fiberglass section provides isolation in the

upper boom. Bidder shall indicate amount of isolation.

Retracted Boom: _________ inches

Extended Boom: __________ inches

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.

Hydraulic System: Full pressure, open center hydraulic

system. Minimum 6 GPM free flow rate. Minimum 3,000

PSI maximum operating pressure.

Dielectric Rating: ANSI Category C, 46 kV and below.

Unit meets or exceeds ANSI A92.2 standards.

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.

All metal sections from the rotation table up are to be

painted Safety Yellow.

SECTION 2 - PLATFORM

Item

Description

Yes

Single 1-Person Platform, Fiberglass, 24" x 30" x 42",

End Mount.

180-Degree Platform Rotation.

Platform Capacity: Minimum 400 lbs. with jib fully

loaded; minimum 500 lbs. with jib unloaded.

Platform-Mounted Single Stick (4-Function) Controls.

Hydraulic Platform Leveling System.

Platform Tilt Controls at both upper and lower control

stations.

Full Hydraulic Pressure Controls at Platform.

One (1) Platform Step located on the side of the

platform nearest the elbow in stowed position.

Platform Cover: Soft vinyl, 24" x 30".

Platform Liner: 24" x 30" x 42", 50 kV rating.

Scuff Pad: 24" x 30", No Step (for use with Platform

Liner).

24" Platform Elevator (Platform Lifter).

Hydraulic Tool Circuit at Platform: One set of quick

disconnect couplings at the boom tip for open center

tools.

Lighting Package for Platform Controls to optimize

vision and safety for night work.

Platform Access from Ground.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

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)

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