City of Brandon - Request for Proposals and Reverse Auction for One New Mini Hydraulic Excavator 2026
City of BrandonCity · Brandon, MS- Due
- Oct 5, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
- Primary contact
- Mary Ann Hess
- (601) 825-5021
The 30-second brief
The City of Brandon is soliciting proposals from qualified companies to provide one new (1) Mini Hydraulic Excavator. Proposal and bid specifications and procedures may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk's office located at 1000 Municipal Drive, Brandon, Mississippi, or via www.centralbidding.com. Unpriced proposals will be accepted until 5:00 PM on October 5, 2026, in a sealed envelope at the City Clerk's Office or via electronic bid submission. Submissions will be evaluated, and vendors submitting acceptable proposals will be invited to participate in a reverse auction held on October 15, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM.
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Summary
The City of Brandon is soliciting proposals from qualified companies to provide one new (1) Mini Hydraulic Excavator.
Proposal and bid specifications and procedures may be obtained by contacting the City Clerk's office located at 1000 Municipal Drive, Brandon, Mississippi, or via www.centralbidding.com. Unpriced proposals will be accepted until 5:00 PM on October 5, 2026, in a sealed envelope at the City Clerk's Office or via electronic bid submission. Submissions will be evaluated, and vendors submitting acceptable proposals will be invited to participate in a reverse auction held on October 15, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
One new (1) Mini Hydraulic Excavator
- Submit to
- www.centralbidding.com
- Scope location
- Brandon, MS
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Brandon?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 5, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: www.centralbidding.com. For questions, contact Mary Ann Hess.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Brandon in MS, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Mary Ann Hess at (601) 825-5021. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: One new (1) Mini Hydraulic Excavator. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from City of Brandon?
All active and historical solicitations from City of Brandon are tracked and searchable. As a city agency, City of Brandon regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. Review the full document from City of Brandon for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Brandon, MS. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.