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The City of Ocean Springs, Mississippi is seeking unpriced technical proposals from qualified vendors for a Combination Hydro Excavator. The deadline for receipt of the unpriced technical proposals is May 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM local time. Vendors meeting the required specifications will be invited to participate in an online reverse auction event scheduled for May 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM CST. The successful vendor will be responsible for providing and delivering the equipment to a location determined by the City. The RFP outlines detailed specifications for the Combination Hydro Excavator, including requirements for the trailer, engine, debris tank, water tanks, pumps, boom, hose reel, lighting, and other features. Pricing will only be accepted through the reverse auction process, and no sealed bids will be considered.

The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and will ensure that minority business enterprises are afforded full opportunity to submit bids. Bidders are required to complete a Supplier Agreement with PH Bidding Group, who is managing the reverse auction process, and pay a 4% transaction fee on the total contract price. The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, and there is no listed incumbent or current contractor. The contract value is not specified, but the City is seeking a qualified vendor to provide the Combination Hydro Excavator.