Warren County Tender

Public Notice Sealed Bids The Warren County Board Of Supervisors Will Receive Sealed Bids Until 10:00 A.m. On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, For Purchase Of One New Tandem Axle Truck With Dump Body For Use By The Warren County Road Department. The Bid File Number Is 2024-0219. The Equipment Furnished Under This Request For Bids Shall Be New And Of The Latest Improved Model In Current Production As Offered To Commercial Trade. Bids Are Required To Contain Guaranteed Buy Back Provisions For The Equipment: 5 Years/100,000 Miles. Buy Backs Shall Be Offered And Guaranteed By The Equipment Bidder And Not Sublet To Any Other Party. The Specification Package And Instructions For Submission Of Priced Technical Proposals May Be Obtained By Visiting The Website Central Bidding (central Bidding House) At Https://www.centralauctionhouse.com/ Or By Contacting Victoria Bell, Purchasing Agent By Email, Vbell@co.warren.ms.us. Proposals May Be Submitted Via Electronic Or Paper Delivery Means. Paper Delivery Shall Be To The Warren County Purchasing Department, 913 Jackson St, Vicksburg Ms 39183. Late Or Incomplete Proposals Will Not Be Considered. Modifications Will Not Be Considered After The Closing Date And Time. For Any Questions Relating To The Electronic Bidding Process, Please Call Central Bidding At 225-810-4814 Or The Warren County Purchasing Dept., 913 Jackson Street, Vicksburg, Ms 39183, 601-638-7428. The Following Criteria Shall Be Used To Evaluate Priced Technical Proposals: Compliance With Request For Proposals/bids Submission Requirements; Response To Technical Specifications Of Equipment Or Services Required; Demonstrated Experience, Ability And Resources Of The Vendor To Provide Equipment Or Services Required; Warren County’s Experience With The Bidder Or Manufacturer, Brand Or Model Offered; Warranty, Maintenance And Support Services If Applicable; Guaranteed Buy Back Offer For Units At 5 Years/100,000 Miles; Companies Submitting Proposals Must Be Licensed As Heavy Truck Dealers By The Mississippi Department Of Revenue. The Dealer Supplying The Tandem Axle Truck Shall Coordinate With A Dump Body Provider For The Manufacture And Proper Installation Of The Dump Body On The Truck And For Final Delivery To Warren County Road Department. The Dealer Shall Provide The Legal Documentation For Issuance Of Titles By The Mississippi Department Of Revenue Title Division. Warren County Reserves The Right To Conduct Oral Or Written Discussions Of The Proposals. Bidders May Designate Those Portions Of The Proposals Which Contain Proprietary Data They Wish To Remain Confidential. The Item Or Service Procured Shall Be Furnished In Accordance With The Bidder’s Proposal And Shall Meet The Requirements Of The Request For Proposals/bids. A Bid Bond, Cashier’s Or Certified Check Payable To Warren County In The Amount Of $1,000.00 Shall Be Required In The Event That A Company’s Proposal Is Approved. Bidders Submitting Proposals That Do Not Result In An Award Or Contract Shall Have Their Proposal Surety Returned To Them. The Warren County Board Of Supervisors Reserves The Right To Determine Responsible Proposing Companies, Responsive And Most Advantageous Proposal(s), Invite Bids From Multiple Bidders, Reject Any And All Proposals Or Bids And Waive Minor Informalities In The Proposal And Bid Process. Warren County Reserves The Right To Award A Contract To The Bidder(s) Believed Most Advantageous To Warren County, Price And Other Factors Considered. This Notice Is Published Pursuant To An Order Of The Said Board Of Supervisors Dated The 19th Day Of February, 2024. Warren County Board Of Supervisors By: Victoria Bell, Purchasing Agent Publish: March 8, 2024 March 15, 2024