1555-20260413103715 Tupelo

The City of Tupelo, Mississippi is conducting a two-phase procurement process to procure an Ice Resurfacing Machine under Bid #2026-025CO. This solicitation seeks unpriced technical proposals from equipment dealers, with the deadline for submission set for May 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST through the electronic portal at www.tupelomsbids.com. Vendors must submit a Specification Response Form and all required documentation as part of their technical proposal. The City will evaluate all unpriced technical proposals based on predetermined acceptability criteria, and only those vendors whose proposals meet the City's requirements will advance to Phase Two. Qualified bidders will then be invited to participate in an Electronic Reverse Auction scheduled for May 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST, during which pricing will be submitted. Technical questions regarding electronic submission or the reverse auction process should be directed to PH Bidding Group at 662-407-0195, and procurement-related inquiries should be directed to Tiffany May at the City of Tupelo, either through email at cade.armstrong@tupeloms.gov or by phone at (662) 841-6487.

The City of Tupelo operates as an equal opportunity employer and will affirmatively ensure that minority business enterprises receive full and fair opportunity to submit bids without discrimination based on race, color, sex, age, disability, or national origin. No specific set-aside designations, incumbent vendor information, budget ranges, or award values are disclosed in the procurement notice. The procurement process is conducted in compliance with Mississippi Code 31-7-13 and House Bill 1109. The City reserves the right to extend the auction date if necessary to complete the pre-qualification process, and further reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities or informalities, solicit new bids, or select the bid deemed in its best interest. Complete specifications and detailed bid instructions are available at www.tupelomsbids.com for all interested parties.