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The Jackson County Utility Authority (JCUA) in Pascagoula, Mississippi, is seeking bids for a crane truck procurement through a reverse auction process. Un-priced bid proposals will be accepted electronically via Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com) or as sealed envelopes at the Authority's office located at 1225 Jackson Avenue until 10:00 a.m. on January 13, 2025. Complete specifications for the crane truck are available from the JCUA office or downloadable from Central Bidding's website. Qualified bidders will be invited to participate in a reverse auction scheduled for January 22, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on the Central Bidding platform. The Authority will evaluate bids based on the lowest and best bid received, in accordance with Section 31-7-13 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated as Amended, and other applicable state laws. Bidders with questions about the electronic bid submission process can contact Central Bidding at 225-810-4814.

The procurement does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions on participating organizations. The JCUA reserves the right to extend the auction time or date as necessary to complete the pre-qualification process and to amend specifications with notification to all parties requesting bid packets. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for a crane truck, which typically represents a significant capital equipment investment. The Authority maintains the discretion to reject any and all bids and waive any informalities in the bidding process. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete specifications and be prepared to demonstrate their ability to meet the JCUA's requirements for the crane truck procurement.