Purchase of Two (2) 2027 Type III Ambulances

The City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of two (2) 2027 Type III ambulances, with technical proposals due by 9:00 a.m. on August 21, 2025. Bidders must submit their proposals in sealed envelopes or electronically via the Central Bidding platform, with a required bid bond of 5% of the bid amount in the form of cash, cashier’s, or certified check or a bid bond, but not personal or business checks. Following the submission deadline, the City will conduct a public bid opening at 10:00 a.m. on August 25, 2025, and host an electronic reverse auction from 9:00 to 9:30 a.m. on the same day to determine the final price. The procurement process emphasizes compliance with detailed specifications, which are available at the City Clerk’s Office and online, and reserves the right to amend specifications, reject bids, or accept alternate bids if necessary to meet fiscal deadlines. Although the solicitation outlines a clear evaluation process based on technical compliance and lowest price via the reverse auction, it does not specify particular contract clauses, security or personnel requirements, or detailed delivery schedules. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and/or best bid, with the City reserving rights to reject any or all bids and to accept up to two alternate bids if the primary bidder cannot deliver within the required timeframe. The process is governed by the procedural terms set forth in the bid notice, but no formal FAR clauses or specific contractual provisions are referenced in the available documentation. The bid process emphasizes transparency, competitive pricing, and adherence to specifications, with all procedural details managed through the City Clerk’s Office and the designated electronic bidding portal.