Two (2) Knuckle-Boom Loader Trucks (Reverse Action)#21087

NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Jackson County, Mississippi will receive unpriced proposals for prequalification for Two (2) Knuckle-Boom Loader Trucks until 1:00 PM on October 28, 2026. Specifications may be obtained by visiting www.jacksoncoplans.com or the Purchasing Department at 2915 Canty Street, Suite D, Pascagoula, Mississippi 39567 or 228-769-3121. Unpriced Responses may be submitted electronically at www.jacksoncoplans.com.UNPRICED PROPOSALS TO PREQUALIFY FORTWO (2) KNUCKLE-BOOM LOADER TRUCKSUnpriced Responses Due October 28, 2026, no later than 1:00 PMCopies of the Bid Package are available for free download at www.jacksoncoplans.com. Documents must be downloaded through the website to be on the official plan holders list. For questions regarding website accessibility or obtaining bid documents, please contact PH Bidding Group at 662-407-0195 or via email at [email protected] proposals shall be submitted through the bid site. Responses will be reviewed, and vendors meeting the requirements in the bid package will be invited to participate in the online reverse auction, which will be held on November 12, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Pricing will only be received by approved bidders through the online reverse auction. The Jackson County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to extend the auction date if necessary to complete the prequalification process.Bid preparation will be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders found in the Documents. Jackson County, Mississippi reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any and/or all bids.Minority and women’s business enterprises are solicited to bid on this contract as prime bidders and are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities and equipment, material, and/or supply needs.It shall be incumbent upon each bidder to understand the specifications as listed herein and to obtain clarification when necessary. It is not the intent of the specifications to limit the bidding to any make or manufacture of equipment or items of commodity, but rather to select such equipment and/or commodities to fill a specific need and perform a specific task to the satisfaction of Jackson County. Any reference to name brand equipment or commodities is intended to establish standards only, and bids submitted on equipment and commodities equal thereto shall be received and considered.Each vendor shall be required to ensure the delivery and receipt of its sealed and/or electronic proposal prior to the date and time of the bid opening. Late or incomplete proposals will not be considered. Modifications will not be considered after the closing date and time.Any contract or contracts awarded under this invitation for bids are expected to be funded in whole by Jackson County, Mississippi. This procurement will be subject to the provisions of Section 31-7-13 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended.GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL OF OFFICE, THIS 5th DAY OF OCTOBER, 2026.JACKSON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPIJosh Eldridge, Clerk of the BoardPUBLISH:October 11, 2026, and October 18, 2026