29-20250425100328 Simpson

Simpson County, located in Mississippi, is seeking sealed bids for the procurement of one new and unused 2025 or newer Hydraulic Excavator with a guaranteed buyback provision. The procurement is being managed by the Simpson County Board of Supervisors and will be open for bidding from April 25, 2025, with sealed bids due on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Bids can be submitted electronically through www.centralbidding.com or physically delivered to the county supervisors' office in Mendenhall, Mississippi. The excavator specifications require a Tier 4 final emissions engine with 159 NET horsepower, a fully enclosed safety cab, and specific trackhoe design features. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest and best responsible bidder meeting all specified requirements, with the county reserving the right to accept or reject any bids. The final bid approval is scheduled for Thursday, May 15, 2025, during the Board of Supervisors Meeting, and the bid price must remain valid for 6 months after acceptance.

The contract opportunity does not specify any explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must complete Attachment A, the bid submittal form, which requires detailed information about the machine's make, model, bid price, guaranteed buyback value, and warranty information. The procurement includes a comprehensive warranty package with a full machine warranty of 60 months or 3,500 hours and a guaranteed buyback at 60 months. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, bidders are expected to provide competitive pricing for a new hydraulic excavator meeting the detailed specifications. Potential vendors can obtain bid specifications and forms electronically on www.centralbidding.com or by contacting Central Bidding at 225.810.4814 or Simpson County Purchase Clerk Regina Evans at revans@co.simpson.ms.us or 601.847.7005. Delivery of the excavator is expected within 60 days of bid acceptance.