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The Board of Supervisors of Jones County, Mississippi, is soliciting sealed bids for the procurement of one 66-inch tandem vibratory asphalt roller with specific technical requirements and unique buy-back options. The procurement calls for a heavy-duty asphalt roller with an operating weight of at least 20,462 pounds, featuring dual steel drums measuring 66.1-inch minimum width and 47.2-inch minimum diameter. The required equipment must include a four-cylinder, water-cooled, turbo-charged diesel engine producing a minimum of 113 SAE horsepower, a hydrostatic drive system with variable ground speeds between 0-6.5 MPH, and an independent vibration system capable of generating 18,000 pounds of centrifugal force per drum. Bids will be received until Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the Jones County Courthouse located at 415 N. 5th Avenue in Laurel, Mississippi. Potential bidders are advised that the sealed bid envelope must be clearly marked with bid contents and include the bidder's name, address, and telephone number. Questions regarding the solicitation can be directed to Deana Smith at 601.428.3129 or d.smith@co.jones.ms.us, with the notice published in the Laurel Leader-Call on January 3, 2026, and January 10, 2026.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive informalities, and determine the best bid based on their evaluation criteria. The procurement includes unique two-, three-, and four-year buy-back options, which suggests potential flexibility in the contract structure. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the detailed technical specifications indicate a comprehensive understanding of the required equipment's operational needs. The roller must include additional features such as a 200-gallon non-corrosive water capacity system, hydrodynamic braking, hydrostatic power steering, a 180-degree rotating operator's station with adjustable suspension seating, and comprehensive instrumentation including parking brake warning light, hour meter, fuel gauge, speedometer, vibration meters, and emergency stop button. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the solicitation documents, leaving potential bidders to prepare competitive proposals based on the technical specifications outlined.