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The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors in Mississippi is initiating a procurement process for one tandem axle garbage truck with a rear loading refuse collection body, utilizing a reverse auction method. The solicitation seeks a 2025 or 2026 model year vehicle that is new and unused, with the bid opening scheduled for December 1, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Fayette. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation including detailed specifications, manufacturer warranty information, delivery timelines, and parts and service location details. The contract will remain valid until January 1, 2030, providing a multi-year commitment for the county's solid waste management needs. Evaluation criteria will include pricing, warranty, delivery time, and service location accessibility, with bids required to be submitted on a provided bid sheet and potentially including documented exceptions to specifications. Pricing must be quoted F.O.B. Fayette, Mississippi, and include all pre-delivery, setup, title, and inspection charges. Bidders are required to provide guaranteed walk-away residual values for 12-month, 24-month, and 36-month terms.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The purchase price will be valid for two calendar years, with the awarded vendor permitted to apply up to a three percent inflation price increase thereafter. While no specific budget range is detailed, the procurement is for a single tandem axle garbage truck, suggesting a significant capital investment for the county's solid waste management infrastructure. The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any and all bids, with the goal of selecting the lowest and best value proposal. Potential bidders can direct inquiries about specifications and bid requirements to Purchasing Agent Sherra Wilson at (601) 786-8741 or Solid Waste Manager Tamika Smith at (601) 786-0258. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that might require integration with the new vehicle.