10647-20240914174855 Greenville

The City of Greenville, Mississippi is seeking competitive bids for one (1) Used 25 Cubic Yard Rear Loader Body and Chassis, with a procurement process that spans multiple stages of bid submission and evaluation. Potential vendors must submit unpriced bid proposals by 11:00 A.M. on Monday, October 14, 2024, with qualified vendors then being invited to submit priced bids. The formal bid submission deadline is 3:00 P.M. CST on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, with bids accepted either electronically through Central Auction House or via sealed envelope at the City Clerk's office located at 340 Main Street, Greenville. An electronic reverse auction bidding session is scheduled for October 16, 2024, from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M., during which the City reserves the right to use "anti-sniping" mechanisms to automatically extend bidding time. Bid specifications are available from the City Clerk's office or through Central Bidding, and all submitted bids must strictly comply with the provided specifications.

The procurement opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions mentioned in the documentation. Bidders should note that no bid may be withdrawn after opening, and bid prices must remain firm for 30 days following submission. The City of Greenville reserves significant discretionary powers, including the right to amend specifications, waive informalities, and reject any or all bids. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a used rear loader refuse collection truck, suggesting a secondary market acquisition with potential cost efficiencies. The procurement is specifically associated with Winston County (FIPS Code 28159), indicating a local municipal procurement process focused on municipal waste management equipment replacement or supplementation.