13417-20241126145223 Simpson

Simpson County, Mississippi is seeking sealed and electronic bids for the procurement of two tandem axle dump trucks. The county is specifically requesting 2025 or newer, new and unused vehicles with a guaranteed buyback provision. Sealed bids will be accepted until 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the Simpson County Chancery Building located at 111 West Pine Ave. in Mendenhall, MS. Electronic bids can be submitted through www.centralbidding.com, with final bid approval scheduled for December 16, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors Board Room. Bidders must maintain bid prices for 6 months after acceptance, and no bid may be withdrawn for 30 days. The county will award the contract to the lowest and best responsible bidder in accordance with Section 31-7-13 of the Mississippi Code, reserving the right to amend specifications and reject any or all bids with or without cause.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Detailed specifications and bid forms are available through Central Bidding's website or from the Simpson County Board of Supervisors Purchase Clerk. The bid notice will be published twice, on November 21 and November 28, 2024, providing potential vendors ample opportunity to review and prepare their submissions. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement is for two tandem axle dump trucks, suggesting a potentially significant capital investment for the county's equipment fleet. The guaranteed buyback provision indicates that the county is seeking comprehensive and flexible procurement terms that may impact the overall value and long-term cost-effectiveness of the vehicle acquisition.