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Tate County, Mississippi is seeking written bids for two new, unused 2026 garbage trucks through a competitive procurement process. The procurement involves purchasing tandem axle garbage trucks with high compaction rear loader bodies, specifically 20 cubic yard rear loader equipment. Detailed technical specifications require Class 8 truck chassis with a diesel engine producing at least 370 horsepower and 1250 torque, an Allison 3000 RDS transmission, 40,000-pound tandem rear axles, and specific suspension and brake configurations. The rear loader body must meet ISO 9001:2008 certification and comply with ANSI Z245 and FMVSS-108 standards, with compaction capabilities up to 1000 pounds per cubic yard. Bidders must submit proposals electronically through Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com) by October 28, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., with a subsequent reverse auction scheduled for October 29, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Final bid approval is set for November 3, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. at the Simpson County Board of Supervisors Office in Mendenhall, Mississippi.

The procurement requires bidders to provide comprehensive additional offerings, including guaranteed buyback provisions, trade-in valuations for two existing garbage trucks, three-year extended engine warranties, unlimited towing services, and full-service agreements every 500 hours. Bidders must certify compliance with all specifications and explain any exceptions in writing. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned, vendors must demonstrate technical capability and comprehensive service commitments. The contract term is three years and includes delivery, operator and service personnel training, and all associated warranty and service components. Potential vendors can contact Ted Warren, Solid Waste Manager, at 601.278.2084 for additional information. Although a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves significant capital investment in municipal waste collection infrastructure, with requirements for high-performance, technologically advanced garbage trucks that meet stringent operational and technical standards.