127-20250310103703 Tupelo

The City of Tupelo, located in Lee County, Mississippi, is soliciting unpriced technical proposals for a Public Works Department equipment procurement under Bid # 2025-010PW. The specific procurement involves the removal of an existing Prentice Boom with Grapple and the installation of a Serco Boom with Heiden Grapple (or equivalent) for municipal operations. Vendors must submit electronic proposals through www.tupelomsbids.com by March 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM, following a multi-step evaluation process that includes an initial technical proposal review and a subsequent Reverse Auction scheduled for April 4, 2025, at 10:00 AM. Qualified vendors will be required to demonstrate technical capability, compliance with specifications, and the ability to provide equipment that meets or exceeds the city's operational requirements. The bidding process will follow Mississippi Code 31-7-13 and House Bill 1109, with an emphasis on comprehensive technical evaluation and potential performance criteria.

The solicitation explicitly promotes equal opportunity and encourages participation from minority business enterprises, with no discrimination based on race, color, sex, age, disability, or national origin. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed in the documentation, the procurement appears to be structured to ensure competitive pricing and optimal value for the City of Tupelo. Potential bidders can obtain detailed specifications through the designated bidding website, with technical questions directed to PH Bidding Group at 662-407-0195. The City of Tupelo reserves the right to reject any or all bids and select the proposal deemed most advantageous to municipal interests. Vendors will need to demonstrate technical competence, provide comprehensive equipment specifications, and show capability to successfully execute the boom replacement project for the Public Works Department.