268-20250918104430 Jackson

The City of Jackson, Mississippi, is soliciting sealed bids for two heavy equipment procurement items through a competitive bidding process. The procurement includes a Crawler Dozer (Bid No. 76583-101425) and a Compact Hydraulic Excavator Crawler Mounted (Bid No. 76585-101425). Bid submissions are due by 3:30 P.M. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, with public bid opening scheduled at City Hall, located at 219 South President Street. Bid documents are accessible via www.jacksonms.gov and www.centralbidding.com, with proposal forms available from the Purchasing Division at 200 South President Street. Evaluation criteria will focus on lowest cost per item, lowest total cost for all items, and delivery time. The city reserves the right to reject any and all bids, with awards to be made to the lowest and best bidder based on net pricing and compliance with specified equipment requirements.

The City of Jackson has implemented an Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Program, which mandates that all bidders submit a completed and signed EBO Plan Application with their bid submission. This requirement emphasizes the city's commitment to non-discrimination and promoting full and equal business opportunities for all vendors. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the procurement is designed to ensure competitive pricing and optimal equipment acquisition for municipal operations. The bidding process appears open to various vendors, with no explicit restrictions on business size or type beyond the EBO Program requirements. Potential bidders should carefully review the full bid documentation to ensure compliance with all specifications, submission guidelines, and programmatic requirements for this heavy equipment procurement opportunity.