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Covington County Board of Supervisors (Mississippi) is requesting sealed bids on one or more 2027 or newer Tridem Axle 88,000 GVW dump trucks, with bids due August 18, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Board of Supervisors Meeting Room, 101 South Elm Avenue, Collins, Mississippi.

The specification is prescriptive and equipment-focused: 500 HP minimum engine with 1,850 lb/ft torque and 13-plus liter displacement; Allison 4500 RDS series automatic transmission; 20,000-pound front axle and 46,000-pound rear axle minimum ratings; Goodyear or equivalent tires with aluminum wheels; 10¾-inch by 3/8-inch steel frame rails with 120,000 PSI yield steel; dump body with 66-inch side heights, 72-inch rear height, 1/4-inch AR450 plate, vibrator, and pintle hitch. All bids must equal or exceed these specifications.

Evaluation incorporates both price and non-price factors. Bidders must submit one-year buyback pricing supported by auctioneer auction results; the guaranteed buyback provision at the end of year one is a determining factor in establishing lowest and best bid, as is delivery timeframe. The purchase price is valid for one calendar year, with the awarding vendor permitted to apply up to a 15% inflation price increase in the second year. The contract term extends through July 1, 2031.

Bidders must submit sealed bids clearly labeled with company name on the envelope and hand-deliver them to the Chancery Clerk's Office at 101 South Elm Avenue. Bids are publicly opened and read aloud at the specified time. Specifications are available for review at the Chancery Clerk's Office during normal business hours. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids.