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The Board of Supervisors of Smith County, Mississippi is soliciting electronic bids for the procurement of one or more 2026 or newer garbage truck chassis with a minimum 44,000 pound Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The detailed technical specifications require a 330 horsepower inline 6-cylinder turbo diesel engine with 1,000 pound-feet torque, an Allison 3000 RDS transmission with six-speed overdrive, a 14,700-pound front axle and 30,000-pound rear axle, anti-lock air brakes with WABCO system, dual 315/80R22.5 20-ply tires on hub pilot disc wheels, and a heavy-duty non-automotive cab with air conditioning, heater, defroster, and high-back air ride seating. All bidders must complete a comprehensive bid sheet confirming compliance with each specification or explicitly stating deviations and provide a total price per unit along with the number of days required for delivery. Key requirements include that the selling dealer provide parts, warranty, and service within a 60-mile radius; provide parts and service manuals; facilitate state and DOT inspections; deliver on-site driver training at time of delivery; and provide a five-year towing and roadside service warranty with EPA Tier 10 diesel engine and exhaust system support. Non-price bid proposals are due by 9:00 a.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, with final pricing bids submitted through an electronic reverse auction on Monday, April 20, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (potentially extended by anti-sniping provisions that automatically extend the auction by five minutes if bids are submitted during the final five minutes). All electronic bid submissions must be made through www.centralbidding.com, with vendor questions directed to Central Bidding at 225-810-4814.

The advertisement for this procurement is not brand-specific, and any manufacturer meeting or exceeding the minimum specifications is eligible to bid. No set-asides or restrictions on organization types are identified in the available procurement documents. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to invoke Sections 19-13-17 or 31-7-13 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 in making award decisions. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or required infrastructure integration is referenced in the procurement materials. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the available documentation; however, the county's interest in purchasing one or more units suggests potential for multiple awards if pricing and specifications warrant such determinations.