New Wate Truck

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 MELISSA E. LAWSON
CHRIS HUNNIC UTT
County Clerk
District 2 229-616-7409
MARC D EMOTT
LESTER CASTELLOW
District 3
County Attorney
MIKE BO YD
Post Office Box 190
District 4 Post Office Box 517 Moultrie, Georgia 31776-0190
PAUL NAGY Moultrie, Georgia 31776-0517 229-985-1213
District 5 Phone 229-616-7400
JOHNNY HARD IN Facsimile 229-616-7018
www.colquit tcountyga.gov
District 6
September 21, 2026
INVITATION TO BID
RE: (1) New Water Truck
COLQUITT COUNTY is accepting sealed bids on one (1) New Water Truck per specifications
for use by the Road and Bridge Department.
The bid packet is available on Colquitt County's website. Please visit
www.colquittcountyga.gov/departments/purchasing 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 Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at
10:10 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 "BID FOR WATER TRUCK." 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 No bids may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days after the called time.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, lena.mercer@colquittcountyga.gov
Stan Kirksey, Public Works Superintendent, 229-616-7480, stan.kirksey@colquittcountyga.gov
Thank you for your interest in bidding.
Sincerely,
Lena Mercer
Purchasing Agent

Colquitt County Board of Commissioners
Water Truck
Body Bid Specifications
THE WATER TRUCK SHALL BE A NEW AND UNUSED CURRENTLY ADVERTISED, STANDARD
PRODUCTION MODEL. IT SHALL BE COMPLETELY AND PROPERLY SERVICED AND READY FOR USE UPON
RECEIPT AND DELIVERED TO 2020 COUNTY FARM RD. MOULTRIE, GA. 31768. THE FOLLOWING
SPECIFICATIONS ARE FOR MINIMUM DESIRED REQUIREMENTS.
SUGGESTED BID SPECIFICATIONS
Bidder Shall Complete the Following
If No, State Specifically the Item being offered
2,000 Gallon Water Tank Installed - REQUIREMENTS
YES NO OFFERED
a. 2- Rear Spray, 2- Front Spray, and Driver Side Spray Nozzle ____ ____ ______________
b. FRC in Cab Electronic Water Level Guage ____ ____ ______________
c. 2- LED Safety Beacon Lights ____ ____ ______________
d. Hydraulic System With AKG Hydraulic Cooler ____ ____ ______________
e. Cyclone Revisor ____ ____ ______________
f. 304 - 304L Stainless Steel Hydraulic Lines ____ ____ ______________
g. Permco Hydraulic Motor ____ ____ ______________
h. 50'x1.5" Cox Hose Reel, Zinc Coated Shaft, Nozzle Holster ____ ____ ______________
i. LED Fed Spec #108 Lighting and Reflective Tape ____ ____ ______________
j. Drain Ports ____ ____ ______________
k. Premier, Berkley-Type Mechanical Seal Pump ____ ____ ______________
l. 28" Manhole, with Bolted Safety Screen ____ ____ ______________
m. Anti-Slip Walkway Atop Tank ____ ____ ______________
n. High Quality Genesis Exterior Paint ____ ____ ______________
o. Interior Tank, Two-Part Marine Grade Epoxy Liner ____ ____ ______________
p. 3" Fill Pipe with 2" Air Gap ____ ____ ______________
q. Winterizing Kit ____ ____ ______________
r. Control panel ____ ____ ______________
s. Back-up Camera ____ ____ ______________
SPECIFICATIONS ON CHASSIS FOR WATER TRUCK BODY

CHASSIS YES or NO
1. G.V.W. to be minimum 33,000 _____ _____
2. Wheelbase to meet body requirements _____ _____
3. CA to meet body requirements _____ _____
4. EOF to meet body requirements _____ _____
5. Front axle to be 12,0000# minimum. Oil lubricated wheel bearings _____ _____
6. Rear axle to be 21,000# minimum _____ _____
7. Engine to be Diesel
Minimum 300 H.P. @ 2,000 RPM, Single stage air cleaner
10 gallons of DEF to be included at delivery _____ _____
8. Vertical exhaust system with curved standpipe _____ _____
9. Engine brake with dash control _____ _____
10. Two-way shutdown for low oil pressure and high water temperature _____ _____
11. Horton fan clutch or equal _____ _____
12. Transmission to be Allison 3000rds-p 6 speed. Dash-mounted oil
temperature gauge, transmission rear support, water/oil heat exchange _____ _____
13. H.D. driveline with mid-ship bearing _____ _____
14. 160 amp alternator and minimum 700 CCA maintenance free batteries _____ _____
15. Minimum R.B.M. rating 1,580,000 IN. LBS. per rail _____ _____
16. Front tow hook(s) _____ _____
17. Chrome front bumper _____ _____
18. Suspension to be 12,000# front springs minimum _____ _____
19. 21,000# Hendrikson Hallmax rear suspension or equal _____ _____
20. Brakes: 16.5 X 5" front & 16.5 x 7" rear. Minimum _____ _____
21. Front and rear brakes to be heavy duty grade _____ _____
22. 18.2 CFM compressor or greater _____ _____
23. Heated air dryer _____ _____
24. Berg pull cord drain valve and central drain station _____ _____
25. Air tanks mounted inside frame rails _____ _____
26. Tires to be 11r22.5 16 ply front tires. 11r22.5 16 ply rear tires with
traction tread and closed shoulder _____ _____
27. Wheels to be steel disc, front and rear painted white.
22.5 X 8.25 front wheels. 22.5 x 8.25 dual rear wheels _____ ____
28. Fuel tank to be minimum 50 gallons aluminum _____ _____
CAB YES or NO
1. Cab construction of aluminum, fiberglass or stainless steel to prohibit rust _____ _____
2. Air-ride left hand driver seat _____ _____
3. Front and rear mud flaps _____ _____
4. Shoulder harness for driver and passenger _____ _____

5. Entry grab handles for driver and passenger _____ _____
6. Slip resistant steps _____ _____
7. Factory tinted glass all windows _____ _____
8. Factory installed air conditioning _____ _____
9. Heated & powered mirror heads w/stainless steel brackets _____ _____
10. Dual heated convex mirrors _____ _____
11. Power windows RH & LH _____ _____
12. AM/FM radio with electronic tuning and Bluetooth _____ _____
13. Auxiliary C/B radio terminals and antenna leads _____ _____
14. 5# LB. fire extinguisher mounted in cab _____ _____
15. Dash mounted air cleaner restriction gauge _____ _____
16. Triangle safety kit (Kylor solid state HD flasher) _____ _____
17. Warning lights and buzzers for air, oil, and water in addition to direct reading
gauges _____ _____
18. Parking brake warning light _____ _____
19. Back-up alarm wiring to end of frame _____ _____
20. Full set of gauges on dash: must include speedometer, tachometer, voltmeter,
primary & secondary air pressure gauges, engine oil pressure, and fuel gauge _____ _____
21. Warning lights and indicators with audible alarm for high coolant temperature,
parking brake, low oil pressure, and low air pressure _____ _____
22. Two captain's chairs with storage underneath passenger seat _____ _____
23. Cruise control _____ _____
24. Two 12-volt power outlets _____ _____
25. Vinyl seats and floor covering _____ _____
26. One complete set of floor mats _____ _____
27. Parking brake control valve _____ _____
28. Wiper/washer controls _____ _____
29. Head lights, clearance lights, smart message center (SMC), reset switch, fan
clutch override switch and dimmer switch _____ _____
30. Power steering _____ _____
31. Imron paint or equal _____ _____
WARRANTIES YES OR NO
I. FIVE YEAR OR 200,000 MILE WARRANTY MINIMUM ON ENGINE,
TURBO, WATER PUMP, INJECTORS, AND AFTER TREATMENT
SYSTEM _____ _____
II. FIVE YEAR / UNLIMITED MILES WARRANTY ON TRANSMISSION _____ _____
III. THREE YEAR WARRANTY ON AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATER _____ _____
IV. FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON TRUCK FRAME _____ _____
V. FIVE YEAR WARRANTY ON CAB & 3 YEAR TOWING _____ _____

MANUELS
COMPLETE AND ACCURATE HARD AND DIGITAL COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR THE CAB AND
CHASSIS, BODY, AND ALL COMPONENTS SHALL BE FURNISHED AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY OF THE UNIT,
AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO COLQUITT COUNTY. ALL INFORMATION IS TO BE DELIVERED WITH
TRUCK. DESCRIPTION AND TOTAL COPIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
i. OPERATORS INSTRUCTION MANUEL - 1 COPY _____ _____
ii. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS - 1 COPY _____ _____
iii. SHOP MAINTENANCE MANUELS - 1 COPY _____ _____
iv. ILLUSTRATED PARTS MANUEL - 1 COPY _____ _____
v. AIR PIPING DIAGRAMS AS FURNISHED - 1 COPY _____ _____
vi. HYDRAULIC DIAGRAMS AS FURNISHED - 1 COPY _____ _____
vii. CHASSIS LINE ITEMS SHEET - 1 COPY _____ _____
viii. ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS & SINGLE LINE DRAWINGS - 1 COPY _____ _____
ix. TROUBLE SHOOTING CD FOR DIAGNOSTICS - 1 COPY _____ _____
x. COMPLETE 1ST SERVICE KIT: OIL, AIR, FUEL FILTERS INCLUDED _____ _____
TRAINING
VENDOR SHALL PROVIDE, AT NO ADDITIONAL COST, A QUALIFIED INSTRUCTOR(S) TO CONDUCT
TRAINING CLASSES FOR UP TO (4) HOURS OF INSTRUCTION ON THE BODY AND CHASSIS FOR THE FLEET
MAINTENANCE & SANITATION OPERATORS. SUCH TRAINING SHALL BE CONDUCTED AT THE COUNTY
SHOP AND ON THE COUNTY ROUTES
Exceptions To Chassis Specifications
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Colquitt County Board of Commissioners
Water Truck Body Bid Sheet
1. NEW TRUCK CHASSIS AND BODY WITH WATER TANK $____________________
2. CASH BID PRICE FOR ABOVE SPECIFICATIONS-UNITS $____________________
3. LESS: DISCOUNTS DUE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS
This price will be paid thirty (30) days after delivery. $____________________
4. Total Price: If paid with County Purchasing Card
This price can be processed immediately upon delivery. $____________________
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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NEW 33,000 GVWR CHASSIS AND BODY
EARLIEST DELIVERY DATE: ___________________________________________________________________
LATEST DELIVERY DATE: _____________________________________________________________________
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AUTHORIZED PERSON (PRINT OR TYPE) TELEPHONE NUMBER
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SIGNATURE EMAIL ADDRESS
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COMPANY NAME DATE
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COMPANY ADDRESS