New Front Mounted Broom

COLQUITT COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
101 East Central Avenue
DENVER F. BRASWELL CHARLES H. CANNON, IV
Chairman County Administrator
BARBARA JELKS 229-616-7404
District 1 Commissioner MELISSA E. LAWSON
CHRIS HUNNICUTT
County Clerk
District 2 Commissioner 229-616-7409
MARC DEMOTT
LESTER CASTELLOW
District 3 Commissioner
County Attorney
MIKE BOYD
Post Office Box 190
District 4 Commissioner Post Office Box 517 Moultrie, Georgia 31776-0190
PAUL NAGY Moultrie, Georgia 31776-0517 229-985-1213
Phone 229-616-7400
District 5 Commissioner
Facsimile 229-616-7482
JOHNNY HARDIN
www.colquittcountyga.gov
District 6 Commissioner
June 2, 2026
INVITATION TO BID
RE: NEW FRONT MOUNTED BROOM
COLQUITT COUNTY is accepting sealed bids on one (1) NEW FRONT MOUNTED BROOM per
specifications for use by the Road and Bridge Department. A copy of the specifications may be picked up at
the Purchasing Department, located in the Colquitt County Court House Annex, 101 East Central Avenue,
Suite 206, Moultrie, Georgia 31768 or can be accessed on the Colquitt County website at
www.colquittcountyga.gov and refer to the Bid and RFP list to download this packet.
Sealed bids will be accepted in the office of the County Purchasing Department, located in the Colquitt County
Court House Annex, 101 East Central Avenue, Suite 206, Moultrie, Georgia 31768, (Post Office Box 517
Moultrie, Georgia 31776-0517,) until Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at which time they will be publicly
opened and read aloud. Bids must be in a sealed envelope plainly marked in the lower left-hand corner
"SEALED BID FOR NEW FRONT MOUNTED BROOM." It is the bidder's responsibility to have all bids
turned in by the called time. No bids will be accepted after the called time. No bids may be withdrawn for a
period of thirty (30) days after the called time. The Board of Commissioners reserves the right to accept or
reject any or all bids and to waive any and all formalities.
Any and all questions are to be directed to:
Lena Mercer, County Purchasing Agent 229-616-7087 or lena.mercer@colquittcountyga.gov
Stan Kirksey, Public Works Superintendent 229-616-7480 or stan.kirksey@colquittcountyga.gov
Sincerely,
Lena Mercer
Purchasing Agent

COLQUITT COUNTY BID SPECIFICATIONS
FRONT MOUNTED BROOM
THE FRONT MOUNTED BROOM SHALL BE A NEW AND UNUSED CURRENTLY ADVERTISED
STANDARD PRODUCTION MODEL. IT SHALL BE COMPLETELY AND PROPERLY SERVICED AND
READY FOR USE UPON RECEIPT.
THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATIONS ARE FOR MINIMUM DESIRED REQUIREMENTS. BIDDERS ARE TO
INDICATE EXACTLY WHAT THEYARE OFFERING IN EACH ONE OF THE FOLLOWING BLANKS
UNDER THE BIDDER'S RESPONSE COLUMN. DO NOT USE "COMPLY", "YES", "OK", "SAME", OR A (")
DITTO MARK. FILL IN ALL THE BLANKS.
SPECIFICATIONS BIDDER'S RESPONSE
Model
GENERAL:
74hp liquid cooled diesel engine that is Tier 4 Final
compliant ______________________________
30 gal fuel tank ______________________________
22 gal hydraulic tank ______________________________
Minimum weight (with water) 6,500 lbs ____________________________________
Fully enclosed ROPS two-door cab with air conditioner,
heater and defroster ____________________________________
Overall length of broom: 15' 6" ______________________________
Wheelbase: 7' 3" ______________________________
Two wet disc type brakes with hand operated parking brake ____________________________________
Amber safety strobe light _____________________________________
Horn and back-up alarm _____________________________________
Electrical system: 12 volt system, 120 A alternator
and battery ______________________________
Unit should have separate hydraulic systems for travel and
brush control ____________________________________
Tilt steering column ____________________________________

COLQUITT COUNTY BID SPECIFICATIONS
FRONT MOUNTED BROOM
DRIVE SYSTEM:
Fully hydrostatic, variable drive system with two speeds ____________________________________
Travel Speed: 0 - 20mph ____________________________________
Two speed hydraulic transmission ______________________________
Heavy-duty truck type, oscillating rear axle ______________________________
Four steel disc 15 x 6 Wheels ______________________________
(4) ST 225 x 75-15R, load range E tires ____________________________________
BRUSH SYSTEM:
Joystick control with variable down pressure control ______________________________
30 degrees left or right Sweep angle ______________________________
160 RPM Broom Speed, variable by engine speed or dial ____________________________________
Brush watering system with two 75-gallon tanks ____________________________________
7'6" total brush length ____________________________________
32" Brush Diameter ____________________________________
Brush System shall be mounted in front of machine ____________________________________
INSTRUMENTATION:
Graphic control screen with digital readouts. Review and
Monitor system vitals including: oil pressure, water
Temperature, voltmeter, tachometer, hour meter, fuel gauge. ______________________________

COLQUITT COUNTY BID SPECIFICATIONS
FRONT MOUNTED BROOM
CAB:
Padded seat with safety belt ______________________________
Dual west coast style mirrors ______________________________
Front windshield wiper ______________________________
Dome light ______________________________
12v DC power outlet ______________________________
2-speed defrost fan ______________________________
Manual box ______________________________
Cup holder ______________________________
ADDITIONAL STANDARD EQUIPMENT:
Two LED headlights ______________________________
Two rear LED work lights ______________________________
LED stop, tail, and turn signals _______________________________
Vandalism package ______________________________
Hydraulic temperature/ level gauge on tank ______________________________
Toolbox ______________________________

COLQUITT COUNTY BID SPECIFICATIONS
FRONT MOUNTED BROOM
ADDITIONAL STANDARD EQUIPMENT:
Front windshield washer ______________________________
Rear wiper and washer assembly ______________________________
Back up/reverse camera with in-cab color display ______________________________
Radio/CD/Bluetooth with dual speakers and remote, ______________________________
Cab only model.

COLQUITT COUNTY BID SPECIFICATIONS
FRONT MOUNTED BROOM
CASH BID PRICE FOR ABOVE SPECIFICATIONS-UNIT $_________________EACH
LESS: DISCOUNTS DUE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS $_________________EACH
TOTAL PRICE: DELIVERED TO COLQUITT COUNTY $_________________EACH
LIST OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT TO BE INCLUDED IN BID PRICE:
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STATE AND EXPLAIN WARRANTY TO BE INCLUDED IN BID PRICE:
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STATE IDENTITY OF EQUIPMENT ON WHICH BID IS SUBMITTED:
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EARLIEST DELIVERY DATE: ___________________________________________________________
LATEST DELIVER DATE: ______________________________________________________________
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AUTHORIZED PERSON (PRINT OR TYPE)
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SIGNATURE/TITLE
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COMPANY NAME
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ADDRESS
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EMAIL/ TELEPHONE NUMBER
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DATE