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The Madison County Board of Supervisors in Mississippi is soliciting sealed proposals for procuring new 1-ton chassis trucks with specialized dump body configurations. The procurement specifically requires a 2-wheel drive, 4-door chassis cab with a 14,000 lbs GVWR, powered by a 6.6-liter V8 turbo diesel engine and 10-speed automatic transmission. The dump body must meet precise specifications, including a 96-inch width, 133-inch length, 16-inch sidewall height, and 2-4 cubic yard capacity with a double-acting electric-hydraulic scissor hoist. Required vehicle features include 4-wheel anti-lock brakes, independent front suspension, all-terrain blackwall tires, automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, lane departure warning, and a half-cab horizontal shield. Proposals are due by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026, and can be submitted either to the Madison County Chancery Clerk's Office or electronically via PDF. A live electronic reverse auction is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CDT, with qualified vendors accessing the auction through an email-distributed link.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for specific enterprise types. Bidders must submit proposals on the County's mandatory bid sheet, signed by an authorized company representative, and include a detailed product summary with all features and options. Vendors are required to specify delivery dates, warranty terms, and state any exceptions to specifications in writing. The bid price must include delivery to the Madison County Road Department in Canton, Mississippi. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, the comprehensive technical specifications suggest a substantial investment in municipal vehicle infrastructure. Publication notices for this procurement opportunity were issued on Thursday, December 18, 2025, and Thursday, December 25, 2025, providing potential vendors ample time to prepare comprehensive proposals. The County reserves the right to extend the auction date if necessary to complete the pre-qualification process.