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The Warren County Board of Supervisors is seeking sealed bids from licensed heavy equipment dealers to procure a new Day Cab Truck with Fifth Wheel for the Warren County Road Department. The procurement is specifically soliciting a heavy-duty truck with precise specifications, requiring the vehicle to be new, of the latest improved model in current production. Bidders must submit sealed proposals by 2:00 p.m. CST on Wednesday, July 31, 2025, with bid documents available through Central Bidding (centralauctionhouse.com) or at the Warren County Purchasing Department. Evaluation criteria will comprehensively assess multiple factors including compliance with submission requirements, technical specifications, delivery schedule, vendor experience and resources, Warren County's prior experience with the bidder or manufacturer, warranty and support services, and the guaranteed buy-back offer. The solicitation specifically requires a guaranteed buy-back provision of 5 years/100,000 miles, which must be directly offered and guaranteed by the equipment bidder.

The contract opportunity is restricted to licensed heavy equipment dealers who are certified by the Mississippi Department of Revenue. Warren County maintains significant discretion in the procurement process, reserving the right to reject any and all bids, award to the most advantageous proposer, and waive minor informalities in the proposal process. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement suggests a substantial investment in heavy equipment for county infrastructure maintenance. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation does not reference incumbent vendors or require integration with existing technology infrastructure. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete specification package to ensure full compliance with the county's detailed requirements for the Day Cab Truck with Fifth Wheel.