26-020-MWA - Gorilla Hydraulic Breaker

INVITATION FOR BID
FOR
Gorilla Hydraulic Breaker
Bid Number: 26-020-MWA
Bids are due no later than 12:00 NOON on Wednesday, August 19, 2026
and will be opened at 2:00 PM
MACON WATER AUTHORITY
790 Second Street
MACON, GEORGIA 31201
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INVITATION FOR BIDS
for
Gorilla Hydraulic Breaker
I. GENERAL
A. Invitation
1. Notice is hereby given that the Macon Water Authority is accepting sealed bids
until 12:00 NOON, at the time legally prevailing in Macon, Georgia on Wednesday, July
19, 2026, for a New Mini Excavator.
Bid envelopes should be CLEARLY MARKED on the outside as "BID FOR NEW
GORILLA HYDRAULIC BREAKER
2. and delivered to:
Macon Water Authority
Attn: Rhonda Smith
790 Second Street
Macon, Georgia 31201
3. NO BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE ABOVE DESIGNATED TIME.
4. Bids will be publicly opened starting at 2:00 PM.
B. Bid Documents
1. Bid documents are available at:
a) The Macon Water Authority website at
http://www.maconwater.org/invitations-to-bid
b) The Georgia Procurement Registry website at
http://ssl.doas.state.ga.us/PRSapp/PR_custom_index.jsp?agency=33561
c) The Macon Water Authority Purchasing Department via email to
rhsmithy@maconwater.org.
II. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
A. Definitions
1. Wherever the term "Owner", "Authority", "MWA", or "Macon Water Authority" occur in
these specifications, it shall mean the Macon Water Authority, a political subdivision of the
State of Georgia acting through its Board of Directors.
B. Bidder's Representation
1. Each bidder, by making his bid, represents that he has:
a) Read and understand the bidding documents; and,
b) Become familiar with the work to be performed.
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C. Related Documents
1. These general conditions
2. Attached specifications
3. Addenda (if any) issued prior to receipt of bids
4. Bid Form
D. Document Discrepancies
1. Should the bidder find discrepancies in, or omissions from, these documents he shall
at once notify the Macon Water Authority Purchasing Office.
2. Requests for Interpretations of Specifications shall be made in writing to
rhsmith@maconwater.org of the Macon Water Authority Purchasing Office not later than
five o'clock pm on Friday, August 14, 2026.
3. All definitions set forth in the specifications are applicable to this Instruction to Bidders,
the Bid Form and the proposed Contract Documents including any addenda issued prior
to receipt of bids.
a) Addenda are written or graphic instruments issued prior to the opening of bids
that may interpret or modify the bidding documents by deletion, additions,
clarifications, or corrections.
b) It shall be incumbent upon each bidder to check for addenda that may
have been issued and to comply with its contents.
c) Addenda (if issued) will be available as described in section I.B.1., above.
d) All addenda shall be enumerated in the Bid Form.
e) Addenda will become part of the Contract Documents when the Contract is
executed.
C. Validity
1. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty- (60) days after time has been called
on date of bid opening.
D. Purchasing Policy
1. The Macon Water Authority Purchasing Policy is available for review at
http://www.maconwater.org/purchasing-policy
III. CONTRACT AWARD
A. The Macon Water Authority reserves the right to award individually or as a lump sum.
B. Quoted delivery dates shall be adhered to. All prices shall be Delivered prices, FOB
Destination, after deducting all non -applicable taxes.
C. Manufacturers Statement of Origin (MSO) free and clear of all liens and encumbrances
for each piece of equipment shall be provided at time of delivery.
D. Manufacturers Statement of Origin (MSO) free and clear of all liens and encumbrances
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for each piece of equipment shall be provided at time of delivery.
E. Equipment shall be ready to use upon delivery.
F. The enclosed bid forms shall be used. Use of other bid documents may deem the bid to
be non-responsive.
IV. RESERVATIONS
A. The bidder acknowledges that the Macon Water Authority reserves full freedom (in addition
to the right to reject any or all bids) in awarding bids to consider all available factors including, but
not limited to, price, the provision of needed and unneeded features, usefulness to the using
department and prior experience.
B. The bidder recognizes the right of the Macon Water Authority to reject a bid if the bidder
failed to furnish any required submittals on the date required by the bidding documents, or if the
bid is in any way incomplete or irregular.
C. The Macon Water Authority may award bids to other than the lowest bidder if in the
judgment of its staff and with approval by its Board, the interest of the Macon Water Authority will
be best served by award to another.
D. By signing the bid documents, bidder certifies his bid meets the requirements of the
specifications.
E. Manufacturer's names, trade names, brand names, information and/or catalog numbers
listed herein are intended only to identify the quality level desired. They are not intended to limit
competition. The bidder may offer any equivalent product that meets or exceeds the specification.
If bids are based on equivalent products, the bidder shall indicate on the bid form the alternate
manufacturer's name and catalog number and shall include complete descriptive literature and/or
specifications along with proof that the proposed equivalent either meets or exceeds this
specification. The Authority reserves the right to be the sole judge of what is equal and acceptable.
If bidder fails to name a substitute, he shall furnish goods identical to the bid specifications.
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MACON WATER AUTHORITY Invitation
790 Second Street For Bid
Macon, Georgia 31201 Number:
Telephone (478) 464-5629 Telefax (478) 750-2007 26-019-MWA
Reference: Gorilla Hydraulic Breaker_Dept 310-Replacement Page 1 of 2
Minimum Bid Specifications
QTY DESCRIPTION
1 each NEW, Gorilla GSX70 750 Ft. LB. Hammer, Sole-Brand
________________________________
Make & Model Bid
FEATURE YES NO
Gorilla GSX70 ( ) ( )
2 Pin Mounting Bracket w/related Hardware ( ) ( )
Tool Bit ( ) ( )
Hydraulic Hoses ( ) ( )
Tool Kit ( ) ( )
1 Year Warranty ( ) ( )
Standard sandwich style coupler fits a Case CX57C ( ) ( )
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MACON WATER AUTHORITY - PURCHASING OFFICE Invitation
790 Second Street For Bid
Macon, Georgia 31201 Number:
Telephone (478) 464-5629 Fax (478) 750-2007 26-019-MWA
Reference: Gorilla Hydraulic Breaker_Dept 310-Replacement Page 2 of 2
Minimum Bid Specifications (cont'd)
Delivery to Macon Water Authority, 1090 MLK Jr. Blvd Macon, 31201. Pre-authorization with Dept. 500 for
delivery is mandatory.
FOR EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED ABOVE:
A. UNIT PRICE: _______________________
B TOTAL PRICE: ________________________for Gorilla Hydraulic Breaker
WARRANTY: ________________________________________________________
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AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: _________________________________DATE: _____________________
NAME
(TYPED):___________________________________________TITLE:_________________________
COMPANY___________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________________
CITY: _________________________________________STATE:_________________ZIP: __________
TELEPHONE: _________________________________ FAX: _______________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS: _________________________________________
FEDERAL TAX ID: __________________________________________
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