13564-20250121104050 Rankin

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is seeking bids for Bid Number 25-300-10, which involves the procurement of one or more new hydraulic excavators. This procurement is open to vendors who can provide high-quality, specification-compliant hydraulic equipment for county infrastructure and maintenance operations. Unpriced bid proposals are due by 9:00 a.m. on February 12, 2025, with two submission methods available: electronic submission through www.centralbidding.com or sealed envelope delivery to 211 E. Government Street, Suite A, Brandon, MS 39042. A unique reverse auction will be conducted on February 25, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., during which qualified vendors who submitted acceptable specifications can participate. Bidders have the option to participate online or submit paper bids at the county office, with computer access and technical assistance provided. The reverse auction includes specific provisions for bid sniping, allowing up to two 5-minute extended periods that could potentially extend the auction by a maximum of 10 minutes.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the procurement documents. The bid opportunity appears open to all qualified vendors capable of meeting the hydraulic excavator specifications. While no incumbent vendors are identified, interested parties can obtain official bid documents through multiple channels, including the Rankin County Purchasing Office by phone (601-825-9601), email (hewitt.pittman@rankincounty.org), or by downloading from www.centralbidding.com. The Rankin County Board of Supervisors operates under Section 31-7-13 of Mississippi Code and reserves the right to reject any and all bids, which suggests flexibility in the procurement process. No specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the available documentation. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete bid specifications and be prepared to demonstrate their equipment's compliance with the county's requirements.