7-20260512094716 Jackson

The City of Jackson is requesting unpriced technical proposals for one new crawler dozer for solid waste and landfill operations, with proposals due June 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., followed by a reverse auction on June 9, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

The equipment must meet extensive specifications: minimum operating weight of 53,000 pounds, diesel engine with at least 215 net flywheel horsepower meeting EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards, integrated steering and drive system, reinforced undercarriage with eight track rollers per side, enclosed ROPS/FOPS cab, and a Semi-U blade with 16-cubic-yard minimum capacity. Bidders must submit completed Specification Response Forms, product specifications, warranty information, vendor documentation, and a signed PH Bidding Group Supplier Agreement as a single PDF through www.jacksonmsbids.com. Only vendors whose equipment is found compliant with minimum specifications will advance to the reverse auction pricing phase.

The final reverse auction bid price must include all equipment, delivery, freight, dealer preparation, manuals, warranty, preventative maintenance agreement, applicable fees, training, and all costs necessary for a complete operational unit, with no additional charges or escalation costs accepted after the auction. The City of Jackson requires a full machine warranty covering 60 months or 10,000 hours from the date of city acceptance and a preventative maintenance agreement for the same period based on 500-hour service intervals. Dealer service facilities must be located within 50 miles of the City of Jackson with full operational parts and service capabilities. Operator, safety, and maintenance training must be provided at delivery.

Participation in the reverse auction requires acceptance of the PH Bidding Group Supplier Agreement, which includes a 4% transaction fee on the final awarded purchase price due within 15 calendar days of payment by the city. The contract is expected to be funded entirely by the City of Jackson and is subject to Mississippi Code Section 31-7-13 provisions.