165-20250522080449 Walthall

Walthall County, Mississippi is seeking to lease purchase one or more new compact track loaders for road and bridge maintenance through a comprehensive bidding process. The procurement will involve an initial submission of bid proposals without prices, due on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 10:00 am, with bid specifications available from the Walthall County Purchase Clerk. Vendors submitting acceptable initial proposals will be invited to submit priced bids, with a final electronic reverse auction scheduled for Monday, June 23, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. The county will evaluate bids based on multiple criteria, including delivery date, service, previous performance, buyback options, transportation costs, operating costs, quality, maintenance, and warranty. The Board of Supervisors plans to officially award the bid at their scheduled meeting on Monday, July 7, 2025, with the right to accept or reject any bids based on a lowest and best bid determination. The bidding process will utilize an "anti-sniping" feature that automatically extends the reverse auction by five minutes if a bid is placed in the final five minutes, potentially extending the auction multiple times until bidding ends.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Payment for the awarded equipment will be made after the first Monday of the month following delivery, contingent upon delivery occurring on or before the 25th of that month. While the specific budget range is not explicitly stated in the document, the procurement is focused on acquiring compact track loaders for county infrastructure maintenance. The solicitation appears to be open to equipment vendors and manufacturers capable of meeting the county's specifications for road and bridge maintenance equipment. The reverse auction and comprehensive evaluation criteria suggest the county is seeking the most competitive and highest-value solution for their equipment needs, with a focus on long-term performance, maintenance, and overall cost-effectiveness of the proposed track loaders.