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Jackson County Board of Supervisors is requesting unpriced prequalification proposals for two new knuckle-boom loader trucks with a proposal deadline of October 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m., followed by reverse-auction bidding on November 12, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. through the Plan House website.

The trucks must be new 2026 or later models capable of collecting oversize trash items including discarded appliances, furniture, brush, and building materials. Delivery is required to Jackson County Solid Waste Department at 10501 Seaman Road, Vancleave, Mississippi. Bidders must specify anticipated delivery timeframe in calendar days and include all fully equipped trucks as complete turnkey systems with no fleet delete items. The specification encompasses detailed minimum requirements for chassis, engine, transmission, axles, brakes, cab, electrical systems, tires, and hydraulic knuckle-boom loader body components. Successful bidders must supply two complete sets of manuals per vehicle (one bound, one digital searchable PDF) including operator's, service, and parts documentation, plus four sets of keys per truck. Vendors must evidence a service center within 150 miles of the West Jackson County Landfill.

Warranty coverage includes five-year/150,000-mile protection on engine, after-treatment system, chassis, and transmission; three-year material and workmanship warranties on major structural loader components; and two-year warranties on hydraulic drive components. Extended warranty options are available at bidder discretion.

Delivery is FOB the Seaman Road Landfill, with all shipping and handling charges included in bid price. Proposals may be submitted by sealed envelope to the Director of Purchasing or electronically. The contract will be awarded to the lowest qualified bidder meeting all specifications. Specifications are available through the Plan House website at www.jacksoncoplans.com or the Jackson County Purchasing Department at no cost to bidders.