A Class 8 Tandem Axle Dump Truck

Agency:	Elbert County
State:	Georgia
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	333924 - Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing 484220 - Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local
Posted Date:	Apr 29, 2026
Due Date:	May 7, 2026
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INVITATION TO BID The Elbert County Board of Commissioners is seeking sealed bids for a Class 8 Tandem Axle Dump Truck. Specifications can be obtained by clicking the link below. For more information contact Kris Williams at 706-988-0205 kwilliams@elbertga.us or Ryan Wright at 706-283-2000 rwright@elbertga.us

The County will receive bids until 4:00pm on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at which time the bids will be opened. Bids received after that date and time will not be considered. Bids must be sealed in an envelope and the words “A sealed bid” must appear on the outside of the envelope. Faxed or e-mailed bids cannot be accepted. Bids will be awarded on May 11, 2026 at 5:30pm.

Tandem Axle Dump Truck Specifications
All Bidders shall comply with the provisions of the Systematic Alien Verification of Entitlements (SAVE) program and the federal eVerify program.

The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids not in conformity with these instructions, and the County reserves the right to cancel the bid opening or the anticipated purchase.

Please address USPS, Fed-Ex or UPS bids to:

ELBERT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
45 FOREST AVENUE
ELBERTON, GA 30635
Attn: Ryan Wright
“A Sealed Bid”

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Specifica(cid:415)ons: Class 8 Tandem Axle Dump Truck
Component
Minimum Technical Requirement
Engine
Diesel; Min 450 HP / 1,650 lb-(cid:332) Torque; Engine Brake included.
Transmission
Allison 4500 RDS 6-speed automa(cid:415)c with PTO provision.
Front Axle
20,000 lbs capacity; Set-Back configura(cid:415)on for (cid:415)ghter turning.
Rear Tandem
46,000 lbs capacity; Driver-controlled locking differen(cid:415)als.
Rear Suspension
46,000 lbs capacity; Hendrickson Haulmaax EX or equivalent.
Dump Body
14-16 (cid:332) length; AR450 Steel (1/4" floor, 3/16" sides). And insulated.
Hydraulic Gate
High-li(cid:332) hydraulic tailgate with dual cylinders and air-latches.
Bed Vibrator
12V DC Electric Vibrator (e.g., Cougar DC-3200 or equal); Min 3,000 lbs force.
Vibrator Install
Mounted on reinforced plate under body floor; in-cab momentary switch control.
Hoist
Front-mount telescopic cylinder; outboard mounted for stability.
Controls
All hoist, gate, and vibrator controls located in a center console tower.

Cri(cid:415)cal Bid Clauses to Include:
* * Vibrator Moun(cid:415)ng: "Vibrator must be mounted using a weld-on plate to prevent stress
fractures to the dump body floor. All wiring must be protected by loom and fused at the power source."
* * Hydraulic Tailgate Safety: "The hydraulic gate must include a mechanical safety lock or check
valve to prevent accidental opening during transit." OSHA Compliance.

This page summarizes the opportunity, including an overview and a preview of the attached documents.

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