268-20250918105823 Jackson

The City of Jackson, Mississippi, is soliciting sealed bids for two specific pieces of heavy equipment through a competitive procurement process. The procurement involves a Crawler Dozer (Bid No. 76583-101425) and a Compact Hydraulic Excavator Crawler Mounted (Bid No. 76585-101425), targeting municipal infrastructure and equipment enhancement. Bid submissions are due by 3:30 P.M. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, with public bid opening to occur at City Hall located at 219 South President Street. Interested bidders can access bid documents online at www.jacksonms.gov and www.centralbidding.com, with proposal forms available from the Purchasing Division at 200 South President Street. The city will evaluate bids based on multiple criteria, including lowest net price, lowest cost per item, lowest total cost, and potential delivery time considerations. Award will be made to the lowest and best bidder meeting specified technical specifications, with the city reserving the right to reject any and all bids.

The City of Jackson has implemented an Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) Program, which requires all bidders to submit a completed and signed EBO Plan Application with their bid submission. This program emphasizes non-discrimination and promotes full and equal business opportunities for all vendors. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the procurement process appears designed to encourage broad participation from diverse business entities. No incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements are mentioned in the available documentation. The exact budget range or potential award value for these equipment procurements is not specified in the bid documentation. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete bid specifications and ensure compliance with the city's procurement guidelines, particularly the Equal Business Opportunity Program requirements.