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Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors is requesting sealed bids for one or more used 4,000-gallon commercial water trucks under BID NO. 4034R, a rebid, with bids due June 17, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. CST and opening at 10:00 a.m. CST the same day.

Vehicles must be model year 2016 or newer with no more than 120,000 miles and serve as tanker/tender units for a volunteer fire department. The preferred chassis manufacturer is International. Mandatory requirements include diesel engine, automatic transmission, functioning heat and air conditioning, DOT-compliant brakes, and GVWR sufficient to safely transport a full tank. The water tank and pump system must deliver 4,000-gallon capacity, 700 GPM or greater pump capacity with pump-and-roll capability, two rear 2.5-inch NHT fill ports with ball valves, two rear 10–12 inch dump valves, mid-section outlet ports on both sides, front sprayer nozzles covering a 20-foot span operable from the cab, and recirculation capability for pump cooling. The tank interior must have epoxy or equivalent coating; the vehicle must be painted red and delivered to Lauderdale County.

Bidders must submit detailed descriptions, photographs, vehicle VIN and current mileage, condition reports, itemized pricing for any additional work, estimated delivery date, warranty information, and executed conflict of interest and non-collusion affidavits. Bids may be submitted electronically via Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com, by mail, courier, or hand delivery to the Lauderdale County Purchasing Department, 2600 Courthouse Blvd, 2nd Floor, Meridian, MS 39301.

Award will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder submitting the lowest and best bid based on specification compliance, vehicle condition and suitability, total price, delivery timeline, and vendor reliability and past performance. Bids remain valid for thirty days from opening; no withdrawals are permitted within thirty days without County consent. Payment is made thirty days from invoice date following vehicle receipt and inspection. Contact Stephanie Jackson at 601-482-9735 or the Purchasing Department for questions.