Opportunity
Georgia Procurement Registry #PE-33561-NONST-2027-000000078
Macon Water Authority seeks one Pitts Trailer TA20 backhoe trailer or equivalent
Posted
October 23, 2026
Respond By
November 18, 2026
Identifier
PE-33561-NONST-2027-000000078
NAICS
336212, 423860
The Macon Water Authority is seeking one new heavy-duty backhoe trailer for delivery in Macon, Georgia. - Buyer: Macon Water Authority; no sub-agency or purchasing office is identified. - OEM and specified model: Pitts Trailer TA20. An equivalent trailer may be offered if it meets or exceeds the specifications. - Quantity: One trailer. - Required features: 40,000-lb capacity at 55 mph; 7,600-lb tare weight; stated dimensions of 102 inches wide by 30 feet long; 16-foot concentrated load; W14 x 22 A572 Grade 50 high-tensile construction; two 22,500-lb axles with 49-inch spacing; sealed wiring harness and LED lights; four-position adjustable pintle-eye hitch; heavy-duty two-speed drop-leg landing gear; four pairs of bent D-ring lash rings; and eight 215/75 x 17.5 16-ply tires. - Equivalent products: Bidders must identify the equivalent manufacturer and catalog number and provide specifications or product literature to demonstrate compliance. The Authority determines whether an equivalent is acceptable. - Delivery and documentation: Price must include delivery to the Macon Water Authority in Macon, Georgia. The trailer must be ready for use at delivery, with a lien-free Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin. - Evaluation considerations: The Authority may consider price, reputation, financial responsibility, experience, and usefulness, and is not limited to selecting the lowest bid.
Description
The Macon Water Authority is soliciting sealed bids for a new backhoe trailer. The specifications call for one 2026/2027 Pitts Trailer TA20 or equivalent, with a 40,000 lb. capacity at 55 MPH and other stated equipment features. Delivery is to the Macon Water Authority at 1090 MLK Jr. Blvd, Macon, Georgia 31201, and the bid documents state that delivery prices must be FOB Destination. Bids are due November 18, 2026, by 12:00 noon Macon time, with public opening beginning at 2:00 PM.