Lauderdale County Small Excavator w/Additional 4’ Ditching Bucket Bid No. 4023 - 2026
Lauderdale CountyCounty · Meridian, MS- Due
- Feb 24, 2026
- Deadline passed
The 30-second brief
The Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors is accepting bids for the purchase of two (2) new, unused 2025 or newer small excavators under Bid No. 4023. Required specifications include a 50-70 HP engine, steel tracks, hydraulic live thumb, manual quick attach adapter, a 30-inch standard digging bucket, and an additional 4-foot ditching bucket. The contract includes a 4-year or 4,000-hour warranty and requires a service facility within a 30-mile radius of the County's Central Garage in Meridian, MS. Bidders must provide a schedule of maintenance costs for the first 5,000 hours of operation. Bids are due by February 24, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. and may be submitted to the Purchasing Agent in Meridian or electronically via Central Bidding.
Bid Proposal Form, Interval Maintenance Data, Vendor Data Sheet, Reference Sheet, Bid Affidavit, Addenda Form, W-9 Form, Printed Specifications and Advertising Literature, Parts Book, Service and Repair Manual
Most responsible bid, cash flow, purchase price, delivery dates, equipment service guarantees, parts and service availability, parts and service location, equipment specification details
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Summary
The Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors is accepting bids for the purchase of two (2) new, unused 2025 or newer small excavators under Bid No. 4023.
Required specifications include a 50-70 HP engine, steel tracks, hydraulic live thumb, manual quick attach adapter, a 30-inch standard digging bucket, and an additional 4-foot ditching bucket. The contract includes a 4-year or 4,000-hour warranty and requires a service facility within a 30-mile radius of the County's Central Garage in Meridian, MS. Bidders must provide a schedule of maintenance costs for the first 5,000 hours of operation. Bids are due by February 24, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. and may be submitted to the Purchasing Agent in Meridian or electronically via Central Bidding.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
8- Most responsible bid
- Cash flow
- Purchase price
- Delivery dates
- Equipment service guarantees
- Parts and service availability
- Parts and service location
- Equipment specification details
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
10- Bid Proposal Form
- Interval Maintenance Data
- Vendor Data Sheet
- Reference Sheet
- Bid Affidavit
- Addenda Form
- W-9 Form
- Printed Specifications and Advertising Literature
- Parts Book
- Service and Repair Manual
- Submit to
- 2600 Courthouse Blvd, 2nd Floor, Meridian, MS 39301
- Scope location
- Meridian, MS
- Reported agency
- Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Lauderdale County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is February 24, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Submissions should be delivered to: 2600 Courthouse Blvd, 2nd Floor, Meridian, MS 39301.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Lauderdale County 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 Bid 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.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Bid Proposal Form, Interval Maintenance Data, Vendor Data Sheet, Reference Sheet, Bid Affidavit, Addenda Form, W-9 Form, Printed Specifications and Advertising Literature, Parts Book, Service and Repair Manual. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Most responsible bid, cash flow, purchase price, delivery dates, equipment service guarantees, parts and service availability, parts and service location, equipment specification details" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Lauderdale County?
All active and historical solicitations from Lauderdale County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Lauderdale County 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 Bid?
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 Lauderdale County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Meridian, MS. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.