365-20250919104508 Tupelo

The City of Tupelo, located in Lee County, Mississippi, is initiating a procurement process for a 2026 Cab and Chassis 4x2 vehicle, specifically seeking an equivalent or exact match to a 2026 International HV607 SBA model. This multi-step procurement will utilize a Reverse Auction methodology, with unpriced technical proposals due electronically on October 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM CST through www.tupelomsbids.com. The procurement is being conducted under Mississippi Code 31-7-13 and House Bill 1109, with a single vehicle quantity requested. Only technically acceptable bidders will be invited to participate in the Electronic Reverse Auction scheduled for October 23, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. Vendors must submit comprehensive technical proposals demonstrating compliance with specifications, with the City reserving the right to reject any or all bids and select the most advantageous proposal. Technical evaluation will focus on meeting the specified vehicle requirements and performance standards. Potential bidders can obtain detailed specifications and instructions from the bidding website, and questions about the electronic submittal or reverse auction process can be directed to PH Bidding Group at 662-407-0195.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified equipment dealers without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The City of Tupelo has structured the procurement to ensure fair competition and equal opportunity, with no explicit restrictions limiting participation based on vendor size or classification. While no incumbent vendor is mentioned, the specification suggests a preference for an International HV607 SBA equivalent, which may provide some advantage to vendors with experience with this specific vehicle model. No specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the documentation, though the procurement is for a single vehicle. The reverse auction process indicates that pricing will only be accepted from qualified bidders during the final auction stage, suggesting a competitive pricing environment. The procurement emphasizes a transparent, multi-step selection process designed to secure the most technically suitable and cost-effective vehicle for the City of Tupelo's needs.