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Tippah County is seeking to procure two new 2026 tandem axle garbage trucks with specific technical requirements through a competitive bidding process. The procurement involves acquiring two new garbage trucks with twenty cubic yard extra high compaction rear loader bodies, with detailed specifications including a diesel 370HP engine, Allison transmission, and advanced safety features like rear vision camera systems. Bidders must submit proposals through Central Bidding's online platform, with a written bid submittal deadline of Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. A reverse auction will be conducted on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., with final bid approval scheduled for Monday, November 3, 2025, during the Board of Supervisors meeting. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest and best bid price, net of buyback amount, with specific restrictions excluding trucks with International Engines and Freightliner M2 models due to past mechanical issues. Vendors must provide comprehensive specifications, warranties, guaranteed buyback values, and trade-in values for their proposed vehicles.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive documentation including detailed truck specifications, warranty information, and trade-in values for two existing garbage trucks. The county is seeking a three-year full-service agreement with warranty provisions, including a three-year towing warranty and engine extended warranty serviced every 500 hours. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the procurement involves acquiring two new garbage trucks with comprehensive technical requirements. Vendors must comply with all specified technical specifications and submit their proposals through Central Bidding, with the county reserving the right to reject any or all bids. No bid may be withdrawn for thirty days following the submission deadline, and interested vendors can obtain bid proposal packets from Central Bidding or the Simpson County Board of Supervisors' Purchasing Clerk.