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The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors in Mississippi is seeking to procure one tandem axle garbage truck with a rear loading refuse collection body through a reverse auction process on Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com). The procurement is specifically targeting 2025 or 2026 model year or newer equipment that must be new and unused. Specification response submissions are due on December 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with the reverse auction scheduled for December 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Jefferson County Courthouse in Fayette, Mississippi. Bidders must provide comprehensive documentation, including manufacturer warranty information, approximate delivery time, parts and service locations, and guaranteed walk-away residual values for 12-month, 24-month, and 36-month terms. The contract is structured as a term bid with pricing valid for two calendar years, with the potential for up to a three percent inflation price increase thereafter. All pricing must be quoted F.O.B. Fayette, Mississippi, and include pre-delivery, setup charges, title fees, and inspection fees. Bidders must complete the entire bid sheet and clearly list any exceptions to specifications with justification or risk disqualification.

The procurement does not explicitly mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The Jefferson County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any and all bids and will determine which bid represents the lowest and best value. Potential bidders can obtain detailed specifications by contacting Purchasing Agent Sherra Wilson at (601) 786-8741 or Solid Waste Manager Tamika Smith at (601) 786-0258. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the procurement is for a single tandem axle garbage truck with a rear loading refuse collection body. The contract terms allow for pricing to remain valid for two calendar years, with a potential three percent inflation adjustment, suggesting some flexibility in budgeting. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are mentioned in the provided documentation. Interested vendors should carefully review the full specifications and ensure complete compliance with all bidding requirements to maximize their chances of a successful proposal.