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The City of Vicksburg, Mississippi is seeking sealed bids for the procurement of two (2) 2027 Type III Ambulances through a comprehensive electronic reverse auction process. The technical bid proposals will be accepted until 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the City Clerk's Office, with both physical and electronic submission options available. Vendors must first submit technical proposals, and those deemed acceptable will be invited to participate in the electronic pricing phase scheduled for Monday, August 25, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on the www.centralbidding.com platform. Bidders are required to provide a 5% bid bond or accompany their proposal with cash, cashier's, or certified check. The city has reserved the right to amend specifications, reject any or all bids, and waive informalities in the bidding process. Additionally, the procurement allows for up to two alternate bids to ensure equipment acquisition before the fiscal year budget period concludes, with alternate bidders potentially fulfilling the contract if the lowest bidder cannot meet delivery requirements.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the bidding process appears open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the ambulance specifications. The procurement covers Wayne County and is part of the City of Vicksburg's municipal procurement efforts. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements for the ambulance procurement. The document does not specify a precise budget range or award value, though the procurement is for two Type III Ambulances for the 2027 model year. The city's procurement strategy includes flexibility to ensure successful equipment acquisition, potentially allowing alternate vendors to fulfill the contract if the primary bidder cannot meet the specified delivery timeline or requirements.