Bid Number 26-300-12, One or More New 30,882,000 Minimum GVWR Track Type Tractor

Rankin County Board of Supervisors
Request for Bids
One (1) or More, New 30,882
Minimum GVWR Track Type
Tractors
Bid Number: 26-300-12
Prequalification Proposals Due: May 28, 2026, by 11:00 a.m.
Reverse Auction Date: June 4, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Notice is hereby given that the Rankin County Board of Supervisors will receive bids for
Bid Number 26-300-12, One or More New 30,882,000 Minimum GVWR Track Type
Tractor in the following manner:
Unpriced bid proposals will be accepted until 11:00 a.m. May 28, 2026 by electronic bid
submission at www.centralbidding.com or in sealed envelopes labeled as Bid Number
26-300-12 delivered to the office of the Rankin County Board of Supervisors at 211 E.
Government Street, Suite A, Brandon, MS 39042. Submissions will be evaluated and
vendors submitting acceptable specifications will be invited to submit priced bids in an
electronic reverse auction. Electronic bids and/or reverse auction bids can be submitted
at www.centralbidding.com. For any questions relating to the electronic bidding process,
please contact Central Bidding at (225) 810-4814.
Bidding will be held by electronic reverse auction on June 4, 2026, starting at 9:30 a.m.
and ending at 10:00 a.m. at www.centralbidding.com. Bidders may participate online with
Central Bidding. Alternatively, bidders may submit paper bids at the office of the Rankin
County Board of Supervisors at the address listed above no later than thirty minutes prior
to the beginning of the reverse auction. Bidders will be allowed access to computers and
technical assistance in order to participate in the reverse auction.
The reverse auction will end at the exact time as stated above unless there is any bid
sniping. If there is any bid sniping, there is a maximum of two (2) extended periods for
bidding at five (5) minutes each, which will extend the reverse auction a maximum of ten
(10) minutes.
Official bid documents may be obtained by contacting the Rankin County Purchasing
Office at 601-825-9601, hewitt.pittman@rankincounty.org, or downloaded from Central
Bidding at www.centralbidding.com.
The Board is acting under the authority of Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code of 1972,
Amended, and reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Published by the order of the Rankin County Board of Supervisors, Brandon, Mississippi
dated January 15, 2026.
Mark S. Scarborough, Clerk of the Board
Publication Dates: May 6, 2026, and May 13, 2026
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Rankin County is requesting bids for one (1) or more, new 30,882 Minimum GVWR Track
Type Tractor for the Rankin County Unit System. The new and unused Tractor Type
Tractor must be the newest model depending on the manufacturer's current model in
production. Unpriced bid proposals will be accepted until 11:00 a.m. on May 28, 2026.
Submissions will be evaluated and vendors submitting acceptable specifications will be
invited to submit priced bids in an electronic reverse auction on June 4, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.
Delivery of equipment must be no later than thirty (30) days upon receipt of
purchase order. DO NOT SUBMIT RESPONSE UNLESS STRICT COMPLIANCE
WITH THE DELIVERY TERM IS ACKNOWLEDGED AND ACHIEVABLE.
Specifications for one (1) or more new Track Type Tractor are outlined below. Equipment
must meet or exceed these minimum specifications.
Item Variant Specification
(if spec not met)
# Basic Specifications Yes No
1.0 Machine must be a brand-new,
advertised standard production track-
type tractor.
1.1 Weight of LGP is at least 30,882lb
(14008 kg) including: lubricants,
coolant, ROPS cab, 100% fuel level,
operator, VPAT bulldozer, track end
guiding guards and 30in (760mm)
shoes.
1.2 Overall length of the LGP tractor should
be 202.5in (5142mm) or less when
equipped with a cab and a VPAT blade.
1.3 Overall width of the LGP tractor when
equipped with a VPAT blade should be
229.8in (5837mm) or less, with the
blade angled at 24 degrees.
Ground clearance per SAE J1234 should
1.4
be at least 14in (350mm) when
measured from the face of the track
shoe for the LGP tractor.
Item Variant Specification
# Engine Yes No (if spec not met)
2.0 Engine is manufactured by the tractor
manufacturer
2.1 Engine is at least four cylinders, twin
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turbo charged, and an after-cooled
diesel engine
2.2 Engine, including cooling fan, and all
necessary accessories delivers at least
130hp (97kW) at the flywheel (SAE
J1349 rated)
2.3 Engine meets the US EPA Tier 4
Final/EU Stage IV exhaust emission
regulations
2.4 Engine displacement is at least 268
.5in3 (4.4L)
2.5 Machine is equipped with 24-volt
electrical starting and operating
system
2.6 Cooling system, including hydraulic oil
cooler, engine radiator, air-to-air
aftercooler, and hydraulic fan is
located toward the front of the tractor
2.7 Machine is equipped with on-demand
cooling fan
Alternator has 105 brush-type amps
2.8
Item Variant Specification
# Powertrain/Transmission Yes No (if spec not met)
3.0 Equipped with a hydrostatic drive
system
3.1 Hydrostatic drive provides independent
adjustments of speed forward and
reverse
Hydrostatic drive provides speed
3.2
selections from 0 to 6.2 mph (0 to 10
km/h) in forward and reverse
3.3 Hydrostatic drive is standard, no
transmission shifting
3.4 Drive system gives independent power
to each track for controlled power
turns
3.5 Counter rotation is standard
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3.6 Variable displacement pumps and
drive motors are standard
Item Variant Specification
# Undercarriage - LGP Yes No (if spec not met)
4.0 Undercarriage is designed and
manufactured by the tractor
manufacturer.
4.1 Undercarriage has a reinforced box
section track roller frame construction
to resist bending and torsional loads
4.2 Undercarriage includes an oscillating
track roller frame, pivot shaft, track
adjuster and equalizer bar.
4.3 Undercarriage has lifetime lubricated
track, carrier roller, track rollers, and
idlers
4.4 Undercarriage has eight bottom rollers
and two carrier rollers per side
4.5 Undercarriages have fully sealed
hydraulic track adjustments with
grease gun.
4.6 Long-life sprockets are included.
4.7 Tractor undercarriage includes factory-
sealed, welded cartridge joints
4.8 Has a minimum 30 in (760 mm) shoe
width standard
4.9 Has a minimum 104 in (2645 mm)
length of track on ground
Has maximum ground pressure of 4.50
4.10
psi (31.0 kpa) when equipped
with standard shoes, VPAT dozer, ROPS
cab, fuel and lubricants.
Item Variant Specification
# Final Drives Yes No (if spec not met)
5.0 Has double reduction, planetary
design
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Item Variant Specification
# Operator's Station Yes No (if spec not met)
6.0 Cab has fresh air pressurization with
replaceable filter
6.1 Includes factory installed 2D Grade
and Slope Assist
6.2 Has front and rear windshield wipers
6.3 Cab is equipped with air conditioner
and heater that delivers filtered,
pressurized, temperature-controlled
air to operator
6.4 Includes fully adjustable air
suspension seat, with at least a 3 in (75
mm) seatbelt
6.5 Includes an adjustable armrest, wrist
rest, and joystick mount on both the
right hand and left-hand side consoles
6.6 Includes left and right lever controls
and wrist pads that are seat mounted
and adjustable
Includes back up alarm
6.7
Item Variant Specification
# Dozer Blade Yes No (If spec not met)
7.0 Blade lift, angle and tilt is hydraulically
adjustable from the operator station
7.1 Blade is controlled by ergonomically
designed joystick. The blade angle is
controlled by ergonomically positioned
thumb roller.
7.2 Includes an adjustable back pitch
7.3 Blade has a minimum 24-degree angle
right or left
7.4 Maximum LGP VPAT blade width is
3684 mm (12.0 ft) including end bits
7.5 Minimum LG P VPAT blade height is
1323 mm (52.1 in) high
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Minimum LGP VPAT blade capacity is
7.6
3.81 cubic meters (4.98 cubic yards)
Item Variant Specification
# Work Tool Options and Technology Yes No (if spec not met)
8.0 Includes a removeable 3D GPS with
Automatic system that will run off
county GPS base station that will
automatically adjust the blade to put
dirt to grade from 3D engineered model
and have screen, radio, antennae and
GPS sensor that can be removed and
used on other equipment if needed
Rankin County owns Trimble SPS
** XX XX N/A
Base. Model R750 GNSS - 900Mhz with
CMRX Corrections
8.1 Includes Limbrisers, side window
screens, and rear screen with square
tubing bar and expanded metal AC
condenser guard
Item Variant Specification
# Serviceability Yes No (if spec not met)
9.0 Front radiator is protected by heavy
duty latched swing-out grill
9.1 Includes SOS fluid taps
9.2 Daily service points are accessible
from ground level
9.3 Includes quick disconnect hydraulic
pressure taps for in-field diagnosis
9.4 Access to both sides of the cooling
package is unblocked for cleaning
9.5 Includes hinged service doors
9.6 Has 500-hour oil change interval
minimum
9.7 Engine includes 3 fuel filters in series
with no by-pass
Engine fuel filters change intervals
9.8
should be 1000 hours
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Item Variant Specification
# Warranty/Buyback Yes No (if spec not met)
Must include 48 month or 4000 hour full
10.0
machine warranty
10.1 Selling dealership must offer 48 month
or 4000 hour guaranteed buyback
option
Item Variant Specification
# Delivery Yes No (if spec not met)
Delivery to Rankin County within 30
11.0
days of purchase
Delivery is FOB Destination Point:
11.1
(Rankin County Unit Barn)
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
PART 1 - PRE-QUALIFICATION OF SPECIFICATIONS
Unpriced bid proposals will be accepted until 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026 by
electronic bid submission at www.centralbidding.com or in sealed envelopes labeled as
Bid Number 26-300-12 delivered to the office of the Rankin County Board of Supervisors
at 211 E. Government Street, Suite A, Brandon, MS 39042. Unpriced bid proposals must
include a copy of the complete manufacturer's specifications for the equipment for which
the company plans to bid. In addition, Attachment A - Prequalification of
Specifications must be completed and included as the cover sheet for the
manufacturer's specifications.
Submissions will be evaluated and vendors submitting acceptable specifications will be
invited to submit priced bids in an electronic reverse auction. Electronic bids and/or
reverse auction bids can be submitted at www.centralbidding.com. For any questions
relating to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at (225) 810-4814.
PART 2 - REVERSE AUCTION
Vendors who are invited to participate in the reverse auction will be notified through
Central Bidding. Bidding by electronic reverse auction will begin on Thursday, June 4,
2026 at 9:30 a.m. and end at 10:00 a.m. at www.centralbidding.com. Bidders may
participate online with Central Bidding. Alternatively, bidders may submit paper bids at
the office of the Rankin County Board of Supervisors at the address listed above no later
than thirty minutes prior to the beginning of the reverse auction. Bidders will be allowed
access to computers and technical assistance in order to participate in the reverse
auction.
Bidders participating in the reverse auction will enter a total price per unit for the
equipment.
The reverse auction will end at the exact time as stated above unless there is any bid
sniping. Bid sniping shall mean the act of posting a bid within the final 30 seconds of the
initial 30 minute bidding period, or the final 30 seconds of the first extended period, if any.
If there is any bid sniping, there is a maximum of two (2) extended periods for bidding at
five (5) minutes each, which will extend the reverse auction a maximum of ten (10)
minutes.
or any questions relating to the electronic bidding process, please call Central Bidding at
225-810-4814.
Any questions pertaining to the submission of the proposal should be directed to the
following:
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Hewitt Pittman, Rankin County Purchase Clerk
222 N. Timber Street
Brandon, Mississippi 39042
601-825-9601
hewitt.pittman@rankincounty.org
Rankin County reserves the right to reject any and all bids received.
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