8225-20240711125959 Lauderdale E

The Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors is conducting a procurement process for heavy equipment through an Un-Priced Bid Solicitation, specifically seeking to acquire multiple vehicles and machinery. The procurement includes three distinct bid categories: Bid 3989-RA for one 59,000 GVW Tandem Axle Tractor, Bid 3990-RA for three 66,000 GVW Tandem Axle Dump Trucks, and Bid 3991-RA for two Small Excavators. Potential vendors must submit Un-Priced Bid Qualifications by 5:00 p.m. (CST) on Monday, July 29, 2024, with qualified bidders receiving an invitation to participate in an Electronic Reverse Auction scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2024. The auction will feature specific bidding windows: 10:00-10:15 a.m., 10:30-10:45 a.m., and 11:00-11:15 a.m., corresponding to each bid category. Alternatively, sealed written bids must be received by 9:00 a.m. (CST) on August 6, 2024. The Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to extend the auction date, modify specifications, and accept or reject any submitted bids.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, potential bidders are advised to contact Central Bidding at 225-810-4814 for additional information about the electronic/reverse auction bidding process. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of supplying the specified heavy equipment, with no immediate indications of restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises or specific vendor qualifications beyond the Un-Priced Bid Qualification submission. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are mentioned in the available documents. The total potential procurement value encompasses one tractor, three dump trucks, and two small excavators, though precise budget ranges or estimated values are not specified in the provided materials. Interested vendors should carefully review the bid specifications and be prepared to demonstrate their capability to meet the Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors' equipment requirements.