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File #: 2026-21915   
Type: Consent Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 1/27/2026 Meeting Body Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 2/17/2026 Final action:
Title: Request Approval of Bid Award: 26B-035 Grapple Trailer - Rockland Cargo Equipment, Inc., Conyers, GA (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $101,578)
Attachments: 1. 26B-035 Cost Breakdown, 2. 26B-035 Specification

 

SUBJECT:

Title

Request Approval of Bid Award: 26B-035 Grapple Trailer - Rockland Cargo Equipment, Inc., Conyers, GA (Budget Impact - Neutral; expenditure of $101,578)

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INITIATOR:

DEPARTMENT:

Susan Olsen, Director

Procurement Services

 

DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND:

On behalf of Solid Waste, Procurement issued a bid for grapple trailers to support debris collection and cleanup operations. The solicitation requested heavy-duty low-profile trailers with dual axles, electric brakes, rear ramps, LED lighting, tarp system, solar charger, spare tire, and integrated mounting systems for tools, sign stands, and equipment. Each trailer includes an integrated grapple system with a Woodys 170HD loader, 13 HP hydraulic power pack, 17-foot reach with 270-degree rotation, 1,200-lb lift capacity, clamshell-style grapple, and independently operated outriggers. Optional alternates included a hydraulic tongue jack and 44-inch solid steel high sides.

 

Two (2) submittals were received, with the tabulation provided below. Pricing reflects the total cost for one (1) trailer, inclusive of all alternate options. Solid Waste is requesting the purchase of two (2) units.

 

Vendor - Location

Bid

Rockland Cargo Equipment, Inc - Conyers, GA

$50,789

Jolex Machinerie - Quebec, Canada

$55,350

 

Mark Johnson, Director of Solid Waste, recommends that Rockland Cargo Equipment, Inc., receive the award as the lowest, most responsive, and most responsible bidder.

 

Attached for review are the cost breakdown and specifications. Upon approval this will become part of the project file and backup to the purchase order.

 

BUDGET/IMPACT:

Neutral; expenditure of $101,578. Funding is available in ZA425534-564101 (Solid Waste Disposal Fund).

 

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Recommended action

Motion to approve and authorize staff to release the purchase order for Rockland Cargo Equipment, Inc. under 26B-035.

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