9371-20241127090202 Madison

The City of Madison, Mississippi is seeking bids for a 25 Yard Leaf Vacuum Trailer (Bid Title: LEAFVAC2024), with proposals due on January 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM. The procurement will be conducted through sealed bids submitted to Ruth Gibbons at P.O. Box 40, Madison, MS 39130, with hand-delivery options available at Madison City Hall by 9:00 AM or the Public Works Building by 9:59 AM on the bid opening day. Online submissions are also permitted through Central Bidding. The specific procurement requires a new or like-new leaf vacuum trailer with precise technical specifications, including a minimum 25 cubic yard capacity powered by a John Deere 4045T T4/Kohler 2504T4 or equivalent engine. Key technical requirements include a 74 HP engine, 72 ampere alternator, 30-gallon polyethylene fuel tank, 950 cold cranking amps battery, and heavy-duty 9,000-pound axles. The trailer must feature a 16" reinforced rubber hose, hydraulic self-dumping hopper, six-blade suction/impeller fan producing 24,200 CFM, LED DOT trailer lights, and specific hopper dimensions of 101" wide, 149" long, and 80" high, constructed of 12-gauge sheet steel.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement appears to be open to standard commercial vendors capable of meeting the detailed technical specifications for the leaf vacuum trailer. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are noted in the available documentation. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the procurement is for a specialized piece of municipal public works equipment, suggesting a potentially significant capital investment. The requirement for a new or like-new unit under full warranty indicates the city is seeking a high-quality, reliable piece of equipment for leaf collection and municipal maintenance operations. Vendors responding to this opportunity will need to demonstrate technical compliance with the comprehensive equipment specifications and provide appropriate warranty and support documentation.