Used Excavator

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors is seeking bids for the supply of one or more used hydraulic excavators. The work of this contract involves providing used hydraulic excavators that meet the specifications outlined in Bid Number 26-300-11. The request is issued by the Rankin County Board of Supervisors. This solicitation is part of the county's procurement process to acquire used hydraulic excavators. The process is structured to ensure competitive bidding and transparency, utilizing both electronic and paper submission methods, and culminating in an electronic reverse auction. Contract requirements include: Submission of unpriced bid proposals for one or more used hydraulic excavators. Vendors whose submissions meet the required specifications will be invited to participate in a reverse auction to submit priced bids. Instructions for submission: Unpriced bid proposals must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. on May 27, 2026. Bids can be submitted electronically at www.centralbidding.com or in sealed envelopes clearly labeled as Bid Number 26-300-11, delivered to the Rankin County Board of Supervisors at 211 E. Government Street, Suite A, Brandon, MS 39042. After evaluation, vendors with acceptable specifications will be invited to submit priced bids through an electronic reverse auction at www.centralbidding.com. The electronic reverse auction will take place on June 3, 2026, starting at 9:30 a.m. and ending at 10:00 a.m. Bidders may participate online or submit paper bids at the Board's office no later than thirty minutes before the reverse auction begins. Computers and technical assistance will be available for bidders participating in the reverse auction at the Board's office. If bid sniping occurs during the reverse auction, there will be up to two extended periods of five minutes each, extending the auction by a maximum of ten minutes. For questions about the electronic bidding process, contact Central Bidding at (225) 810-4814.