10589-20241209083616 Olive Branc

The City of Olive Branch in DeSoto County, Mississippi, is conducting a reverse auction procurement for a Truck Mounted Combination Jet/Vacuum Machine. Interested bidders must submit priced bid proposals for prequalification by January 13, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. local time, either electronically through www.centralbidding.com or physically to 9200 Pigeon Roost Road, Olive Branch, MS 38654. The online reverse auction for prequalified bidders is scheduled for January 28, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. local time on the centralbidding.com platform. Bid specifications and contract documents can be obtained from Karen McNeil, Purchasing Manager, via city offices, email at karen.mcneil@obms.us, or through the centralbidding.com website. Physical bid submissions must be in sealed envelopes marked "Jet Vacuum Truck" and include the bid opening date. The city reserves the right to reject any proposals and select the lowest and best bid based on their judgment.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The notice does not mention incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requiring integration. Physical bid submissions must include complete proposal documentation to be considered for prequalification. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the procurement is for a specialized municipal vehicle - a Truck Mounted Combination Jet/Vacuum Machine - which typically represents a significant capital investment for local government fleet and infrastructure maintenance. The city will publish the notice on December 12 and December 19, 2024, providing potential bidders multiple opportunities to review and prepare their submissions. The procurement process allows for electronic and physical bid submissions, offering flexibility for interested vendors to participate in the competitive bidding process.