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The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is seeking bids for Bid Number 25-300-11, specifically soliciting proposals for one or more new 33,000 Minimum GVWR Knuckle Boom Loader Trucks. The procurement process will involve an initial unpriced bid proposal submission electronically or via sealed envelope, with proposals due by 9:00 a.m. on September 4, 2025. A subsequent electronic reverse auction is scheduled for September 12, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., with provisions for potential auction extension up to 10 minutes through two 5-minute extension periods. Bidders may participate online through Central Bidding or submit alternative paper bids to the Rankin County Board of Supervisors office, ensuring delivery no later than thirty minutes before the reverse auction begins. Interested vendors can obtain bid documents by contacting the Rankin County Purchasing Office at 601-825-9601 or via email, with documents also available for download through Central Bidding. The Board is operating under Section 31-7-13 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 and retains the right to reject any and all bids submitted.

The procurement notice does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations. The bid is open to vendors capable of supplying the specified knuckle boom loader trucks, with no apparent limitations on business size or type. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement appears to be for new equipment acquisition rather than a service contract replacement. The notice does not provide specific budget ranges or award values for the truck procurement. The geographical scope encompasses Rankin County, Mississippi, with potential implications for Scott County as referenced in the original contract opportunity details. Vendors interested in participating should carefully review the full bid documentation and ensure compliance with all specified requirements, including technical specifications for the 33,000 Minimum GVWR Knuckle Boom Loader Trucks and the electronic reverse auction protocol.