Sealed Bids for New Backhoe Loader in Tippah County, MS

Tippah County, Mississippi, is inviting sealed bids for the procurement of a new backhoe loader, with submissions due by 10:00 a.m. on February 3, 2025. The specifications require a diesel engine with a minimum of 90 horsepower, a four-speed full powershift transmission with hydraulic reverser, and an electric clutch cutoff on gearshift and loader levers. The backhoe must feature hydrostatic power steering with emergency steering, automatic traction control, and limited slip mechanical front-wheel drive. The operator's station should be a cab equipped with isolation-mounted heat and air conditioning for operator comfort. Optional features include an extendable dipperstick, hydraulic thumb, ride assist, and a 24-inch digging bucket. The successful bidder must deliver the equipment within 90 days of bid acceptance, and the manufacturer must have a service location within 60 miles of Ripley, Mississippi. The Board of Supervisors retains the right to reject any or all bids. The contract is valued between $80,000 and $120,000, and the bidding process is managed through the Mississippi Department of Health's procurement system.