Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Board of Supervisors of Scott County, for the purchase of (1) or more New 2027 or later model year tri-axle dump trucks to be used in the construction and maintenance of county roads and br

The Board of Supervisors of Scott County is seeking sealed bids for the purchase of one or more new 2027 or later model year tri-axle dump trucks to be used for the construction and maintenance of county roads and bridges. The trucks must be 66,000 GVW units featuring a 21 cubic yard capacity dump body made of heavy duty PLATE-1/4-AR450 steel, a 500 HP or greater engine, a 110 gallon or larger fuel tank, and a 120,000 PSI yield steel frame. Additional mandatory requirements include a factory installed air lift push axle, premium aluminum wheels, and a high-performance vibrator. All equipment must comply with SAE J994 and OSHA backup alarm standards. Bids are due by 9:00 AM CST on October 5, 2026, and can be submitted via mail, hand delivery, or electronically through Central Bidding. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bid, with critical evaluation factors including the unit price, a guaranteed buy back offer at the end of one year, and a guaranteed delivery date prior to March 1, 2027. The resulting contract will remain valid for five years from the date of award. Scott County reserves the right to make payments via cash, installments, or lease purchase and maintains the authority to reject any and all bids under Mississippi Code Section 31-7-13.