Georgia Procurement Registry #PE-66249-NONST-2027-000000122

Valdosta seeks one Ford F-550-or-equivalent chassis with custom dump body

The City of Valdosta is seeking bids for a new heavy-duty dump truck configured for municipal operations. - Buyer: City of Valdosta Purchasing Department, Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia. - Requested quantity: One truck, with the option to purchase additional units under the bid terms. - Vehicle OEM: Ford is the specified chassis manufacturer; compliant equivalent makes may be proposed. - One new Ford F-550 Crew Cab DRW chassis, model year 2026 or newer, or compliant equivalent. - Key specifications include a gasoline V8 engine of at least 7.3 L, six-speed TorqShift automatic transmission or better, PTO provision (Ford code 62R), Payload Plus Upgrade Package (Ford code 68M), power group (Ford code 90L), 4.88 limited-slip axle, and dual rear wheels. - Includes specified towing, electrical, braking, cab, safety, and accessory features; white cab. - Dump body and installation: One 12-foot custom dump body, 96 inches wide, to be supplied and installed by Transport Equipment. - Includes 24-inch sides, steel construction, NTEA Class D 40 conversion hoist, hot-shift PTO with direct-mount pump, in-cab controls, hydraulic tank, gloss-black finish, and undercoating. - Also includes FMVSS 108-compliant lighting, Class V hitch, 15-ton pintle hook, safety-chain eyes, light plugs, mud flaps, backup alarm, and backup camera. - Other named manufacturers and products: Whelen emergency lighting—a 16-inch Century light bar and four TLI ION amber LED flashers—and WeatherTech front and rear floor mats. - Notable requirements: Bidders must identify the proposed vehicle make and model, disclose any deviations, provide delivery and warranty information, and include a quote from Transport Equipment for the dump body. Delivery is FOB Valdosta, Georgia; bidders must state the estimated delivery time after receipt of order.

Description

The City of Valdosta is inviting sealed bids for one new 2026 or newer Ford F-550 Crew Cab and Chassis with a 12-foot custom dump body, supplied and installed by Transport Equipment. The truck must meet the detailed chassis and body specifications in the bid documents and be delivered FOB Valdosta, Georgia. Bids are due October 20, 2026, at 10:10 AM ET; the bid number must appear on the outside of the sealed mailing envelope or box. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids, and may purchase additional units at the same price until September 30, 2027.

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