WHITFIELD COUNTY, GEORGIA
ITB# PW-2026-02
CLARK HEISTER
Due Date: June 2, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
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ITB# PW-2026-02
CLARK HEISTER
The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners will receive sealed bids until 2:00 PM on June 2, 2026
for INVITATION TO BID CLARK HEISTER. Bids shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and shall be
marked on the outside as follows:
NAME AND ADDRESS OF COMPANY
CLARK HEISTER
ITB# PW-2025-02
Bid Submittal Instructions:
Vendors are to submit 1 original signed document and 2 copies of the same.
Any deviation from the requirements set forth for the labeling of bid envelopes shall result
in said bid being returned to the bidder unopened and any such bid shall not be
considered.
Sealed bids shall be addressed to the attention of Brian McBrayer and mailed to Whitfield
County Board of Commissioners, P.O. Box 248, Dalton GA 30722-0248 or delivered to the
Board of Commissioners’ Office, Courthouse Annex, 201 S Hamilton St., 4th floor, Dalton,
GA 30720. All bids shall be received on or before the above designated date and time. Any bid
received after this date and time shall not be accepted. Bids shall be typed or submitted in ink.
Bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids are legal and binding upon the bidder when
submitted.
It is understood that this contract, if accepted by Whitfield County, is entered into for the
convenience of the county, and in no way precludes the county from obtaining like goods from
other suppliers upon prior approval of the Whitfield County Board of Commissioners. Such
approval shall be made at the sole discretion of the Board of Commissioners and shall be
conclusive. The equipment shall be in compliance with the specifications as prepared by the
State Highway Engineer. The equipment shall be produced in accordance with the laws of
Georgia under the supervision and to the satisfaction of the Department of Transportation and
Whitfield County.
Whitfield County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids for any reason, to waive
technicalities, and to make an award deemed in its best interest. The county shall have the right
to delete a unit item from the bid if necessary or proper in the sole determination of the county.
Effective July 1, 2012 any vendor that provides a service to Public Works will be required to
submit verification that your company is complaint with O.C.G.A 13-10-91, which states that the
individual, firm or corporation which is engaged in the physical performance of services under a
contract to Public Works has registered with and is participating in a federal work authorization
program. E-Verify is the electronic employment eligibility verification system that all vendors
must use to comply.
Any questions about this Invitation to Bid shall be submitted in writing to the
Public Works Director, Brian Brackett
Email: bbrackett@whitfieldcountyga.com
SPECIFICATIONS
1. S Series CLARK Heister S30L.P.
2. Side Shifting Fork Positioner
3. 72” Forks
4. Rain Cap
5. Back-Up Alarm
6. Strobe Light
7. Solid Noematic Tires
CLARK HEISTER PUCHASE
1. PURPOSE
The intent of this invitation to obtain competitive sealed bids so that Whitfield County Public Works
will have the ability to purchase a CLARK S30L.P. Heister.
2. Pricing
All bids must include any and all freight charges.
3. DELIVERY POINT
Equipment shall be delivered to the specific site as specified by WCPW.
170 Gillespie DR.
Dalton, GA 30721
4. TIME OF PERFORMANCE
WCPW reserves the right not to be restricted to only the lowest bidder.
5. COMPLETION OF PERFORMANCE
Bidder will successfully complete the terms of the contract when the equipment as specified is
delivered as specified and the associated delivery ticket has been submitted to WCPW.
The Vendor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations of any governmental entity
pertaining to the supply of any items or services pursuant to this ITB and resulting Contract.
6. QUANTITIES
This is a unit/price contract. The County shall not be bound to purchase a minimum quantity nor
restricted to a maximum quantity during the initial contract agreement period and any subsequent
renewals.
7. CANCELLATION
This contract may be cancelled by either party, for any reason, by giving written notice to the other
party.
8. INDEMNIFICATION / HOLD HARMLESS
The vendor that is selected as the contractor shall, at its own expense, protect, defend, indemnify,
save and hold harmless Whitfield County and its elected and appointed officers, employees, servants
and agents from all claims, damages, lawsuits, costs and expenses including, but not limited to, all
costs from administrative proceedings, court costs and attorney fees that Whitfield County and its
elected and appointed officers, employees, servants and agents may incur as a result of the acts,
omissions or negligence of the contractor or its employees, servants, agents or subcontractors that
may arise out of the agreement.
9. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION
By signing the Supply Service Contract form, I certify that the provisions of Code Sections 50- 24-1
through 50-24-6 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the “Drug- free Workplace Act”,
have been complied with in full. The undersigned further certifies that:
a) A drug-free workplace will be provided for the Contractor’s employees during performance of
the contract; and,
b) Each Contractor who hires a subcontractor to work in a drug-free work place shall secure from
that subcontractor the following written certification:
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