The Butts County Board of Commissioners is accepting bids for equipment for a new Freightliner M2-106 Fouts Bros Crew Pumper to enhance the Fire Department's capabilities. Qualified companies are invited to submit sealed bids, and the contract may be awarded to one vendor or multiple vendors, depending on what the selection committee deems most beneficial, according to the official Butts County website.
Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked Bid #24-04 with the company's name and delivered to the Butts County Administration Office by 2:00 p.m. on October 7. Late bids will not be considered and will be returned unopened. Any questions about the bidding process should be directed to Brianna Joyner, the county's purchasing and procurement coordinator, by September 30 at [email protected].
The bids will be publicly opened and read at 2:00 p.m. on the deadline date. Potential bidders should watch for any addenda, which may include important updates or changes to the bidding process. Butts County requires bidders to check their website regularly for these updates to ensure all contractors have equal information.
All bids are legally binding once submitted and must be provided in duplicate. The Butts County selection committee will decide based on the best interest of the county, with the contract potentially awarded in whole or split among multiple contractors. The winning bidder must also meet specific insurance requirements. As the October 7 deadline approaches, interested parties should prepare their best offers, knowing the decision lies with the committee's discretion.
Butts County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to negotiate with the least responsive and responsible bidder(s). A bid's success will depend on its responsiveness, responsibility, and price. Once submitted, a bid is a binding commitment from the company.
