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The Rankin County Board of Supervisors in Mississippi is soliciting bids for the procurement of one or more new track-type tractors with a minimum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 30,882 pounds under Bid Number 26-300-12. The equipment must be brand-new, advertised standard production models from manufacturers' current production lines and must meet comprehensive technical specifications including a diesel engine with minimum 130 horsepower, hydrostatic drive system, cab with air conditioning and pressurization, and integrated GPS technology compatible with Rankin County's Trimble SPS Base Station Model R750 GNSS system. All equipment must include a 48-month or 4,000-hour full machine warranty with a guaranteed buyback option from the selling dealership, and delivery must be completed within thirty days of purchase order receipt. Unpriced bid proposals are due by 11:00 a.m. on May 28, 2026, submitted electronically through www.centralbidding.com or in sealed envelopes to the Rankin County Board of Supervisors office in Brandon, Mississippi. Vendors whose specifications meet the minimum requirements will be invited to participate in an electronic reverse auction scheduled for June 4, 2026, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and concluding at 10:00 a.m., with potential extensions of up to ten minutes if bid sniping occurs. Bids will be evaluated based on compliance with technical specifications, and pricing will be determined through the reverse auction process.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations, minority or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences for particular types of organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation materials. The bid specifications require integration with Rankin County's existing Trimble SPS Base Station Model R750 GNSS infrastructure, which is a critical technical requirement for successful equipment operation. The Rankin County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any and all bids received. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the available procurement materials, though the scope indicates a capital equipment purchase of significant value.