1411-20250827161108 Aberdeen

The City of Aberdeen, Mississippi is seeking un-priced sealed bid proposals for the procurement of one Knuckle Boom Loader and Trash Body with Chassis. This municipal procurement opportunity requires potential bidders to submit proposals electronically through Central Bidding or via sealed envelope at the City Clerk's office by 10:00 A.M. local time on Monday, September 22, 2025. An electronic reverse auction is scheduled for Monday, September 29, 2025, from 10:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. local time, with the city reserving the right to use "anti-sniping" tools that automatically extend the bid time by five minutes if a bid is placed in the final five minutes of the auction. Bid documents are available through the City Clerk during business hours (8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.) or electronically via the Central Bidding website for a fee. All bids must comply with specified requirements, and the city reserves the right to amend specifications and accept or reject any bid. Prospective bidders must submit any questions in writing to the City Clerk via email (mmooret060b@gmail.com) no less than seven days prior to the bid due date, with telephonic inquiries explicitly not being considered.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. The City of Aberdeen will award the contract to the lowest and best bidder, though specific budget ranges or award values were not explicitly detailed in the available documentation. Potential bidders will need to obtain and carefully review the complete bid specifications from the City Clerk or through the Central Bidding platform. The procurement is for a specific piece of municipal equipment - a Knuckle Boom Loader and Trash Body with Chassis - suggesting this is a replacement or addition to the city's existing waste management or public works fleet. While no incumbent vendors were identified, interested parties should ensure they can meet the technical specifications and performance requirements outlined in the full bid documents.