Bid Number 26-300-11, One or More Used Hydraulic Excavator

Rankin County Board of Supervisors
Request for Bids
ONE (1) or More, Used
Hydraulic Excavators
Bid Number: 26-300-11
Prequalification Proposals Due: May 27, 2026, by 10:00 a.m.
Reverse Auction Date: June 3, 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 26-300-11, One or More Used Hydraulic Excavator in the following manner:
Unpriced bid proposals will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. May 27, 2026 by electronic bid
submission at www.centralbidding.com or in sealed envelopes labeled as Bid Number
26-300-11 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 3, 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, Used Hydraulic Excavators for the
Rankin County Unit System. The used excavator must be at least a 2021 model. Unpriced
bid proposals will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on May 27, 2026. Submissions will be
evaluated and vendors submitting acceptable specifications will be invited to submit
priced bids in an electronic reverse auction on June 3, 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 Hydraulic Excavators are outlined below.
Equipment must meet or exceed these minimum specifications.
Item Variant Specification
#
Basic Specifications Yes No (if Spec not met)
1.0 Used 2021 model with 2,800 to 3,800
Hours
1.1 Engine has at least 162 hp (121 kW) net
power, per SAE J1349
1.2 Lift capacity over the front at ground
level, 31" (790 mm) track, 4.2 metric
ton (9300lb) counterweight, 18'8"
(5.7m) Boom and 9'6" (2.9 m) stick:
- 20' (6m) is at least 16,400 lb. (7600kg)
-25' (7.5m) is at least 7,600 lb. (3500kg)
1.3 Maximum digging depth with 18'8"
(5.7m) Boom and 9'6" (2.9m) stick is at
least 21'9" (6,620mm)
1.4 Maximum reach at ground level with
18'8" (5.7m) HD Reach Boom and 9'6"
(2.9m) stick is at least 32' (9,760mm)
1.5 Operating weight with 18'8" (5.7m)
Boom and 9'6" (2.9m) stick, 31"
(790mm) track, 4.2 metric ton (9300lb)
counterweight is at least 49,400lb
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1.6 Shipping height with 18'8" (5.7m) Boom
and 9'6" (2.9m) stick is less than 10'3"
(3160mm)
1.7 Shipping length with 18'8" (5.7m) Boom
and 9'6" (2.9m) stick is no less than
31'3" (9,530mm)
1.8 Tail swing radius is 9'3" (2830mm)
Item Variant Specification
# Engine Yes No (if Spec not met)
2.0 Engine meets US EPA Tier 4 Final, EU
Stage IV, emission requirements
2.1 Engine has US EPA Tier 4 Final engine
emission system featuring an
aftertreatment regeneration solution so
the machine works as normal with no
operator intervention needed, that
starts automatically when soot is
detected
2.2 Engine has three power modes: Power,
Smart, Economy
2.3 Has five individual on-demand
electronically - driven fans, with
reversing standard
Is equipped with Automatic Engine
2.4
Speed Control to reduce engine
speed when no load or light load
condition is detected for at least three
seconds. Also includes a cab switch
activated second stage.
Item Variant Specification
# Powertrain/Transmission Yes No (if Spec not met)
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3.0 Maximum travel speed is at least
3.5mph (5.7 km/h)
Maximum drawbar pull is at least
3.1
46,996lbf (205 kN)
Item Variant Specification
# Technology Yes No (if Spec not met)
Equipped with configurable joystick
4.0
buttons for different buttons
Equipped with 2D GRADE or equivalent
4.1
depth and slope reference system
Equipped with GRADE Assist or
4.2
equivalent grade system
Equipped with Payload Measurement or
4.3
equivalent on-board payload system
Equipped with E-Wall Ceiling or
4.4
equivalent operator-defined avoidance
system
Equipped with E-Wall Floor or equivalent
4.5
operator-defined avoidance system
Equipped with E-Wall Forward or
4.6
equivalent operator-defined avoidance
system
Equipped with E-Wall Swing or
4.7
equivalent operator-defined avoidance
system
Equipped with E-Wall Cab Protection or
4.8
equivalent operator-defined avoidance
system
Item Variant Specification
# Hydraulic System Yes No (if Spec not met)
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Main system's flow is no more than
5.0
113.1gal/min (429 L/min) with two
pumps
Maximum pressure is at least 5075psi
5.1
(35000kPa) for normal pressure and
5510psi (38000kPa) for heavy lift
pressure
Travel circuit maximum pressure is at
5.2
least 4974psi (34300kPa)
Swing circuit maximum pressure is at
5.3
least 3886psi (26800kPa)
An electric boom regeneration valve and
5.4
a stick regeneration circuit should save
energy during boom-down and stick-in
operations
Has electro-hydraulically controlled
5.5
main valve
Has a stackable high pressure auxiliary
5.6
hydraulic valve
Has a medium pressure auxiliary
5.7
hydraulic valve and quick coupler
control valve
Has a case drain installed
5.8
Has auxiliary hydraulic options available
5.9
that include single-function, double-
function, tool control system with
medium pressure and tool control
system
Item
# Variant Specification
Undercarriage
Yes No (if Spec not met)
Length is at least 14'7" (4450mm)
6.0
Width is at least 9'9" (2980mm)
6.1
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Item
# Operators Station Yes No Variant Specifications
(if Spec not met)
Is prewired for a system that assists with
7.0
fleet management and tracks hours,
locations, security and product health
Has a two position tiltable left-hand
7.1
joystick console for ingress/egress
The monitor has a minimum 10-inch
7.2
color LED touchscreen that will display
two different camera images with
distortion-free rearview camera picture
Has push button ignition
7.3
Is equipped with a jog dial on the right-
7.4
hand side to allow the operator to scroll
through menu functions
Includes a rearview camera that
7.5
displays on the cab monitor
Has a standard joystick control pattern
7.6
changer that's selectable through the
touchscreen monitor
Includes a third pedal
7.7
Item Variant Specifications
# Stick and Boom Yes No (If Spec not met)
Has a HD 5.7m (18'8") reach boom
8.0
Bucket linkage pins have thick chrome
8.1
plating
Boom and stick are built with large box-
8.2
section structures with thick, multiple-
plate fabrications. They should have
castings designed into high stress areas
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Has 2.9m (9'6") HD stick
8.3
Item Variant Specifications
# Swing System Yes No (if Spec not met)
Swing torque is at least 54,400lb ft
9.0
Swing speed is at least 11.3 rpm
9.1
Item Variant Specifications
# Work Tool Options Yes No (if Spec not met)
Includes a bucket that is 42" with pins,
10.0
manufactured by the machine
manufacturer, and are included
Includes a hydraulic pin grabber quick
10.1
coupler that will grab all current county
owned hydraulic excavator attachments
for the same size class machine
Includes a tool control system that is
10.2
configurable to match a wide range of
work tools
Including a hydraulic thumb
10.3
Includes walkable metal side boards
10.4
welded on both sides
Cab must have a protective screen
10.5
installed on front windshield
Item Variant Specifications
# Warranty and Buyback Options Yes No (if Spec not met)
48 month or 4000 hour Powertrain plus
11.0
Hydraulic warranty
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48 month or 4000 hour Buyback from
11.1
selling dealership
Item Variant Specifications
# Delivery Yes No (if Spec not met)
Delivery within 30 days of purchase
12.0
Delivery is FOB Destination Point:
12.1
(Rankin County Unit System Barn)
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
PART 1 - PRE-QUALIFICATION OF SPECIFICATIONS
Unpriced bid proposals will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 by
electronic bid submission at www.centralbidding.com or in sealed envelopes labeled as
Bid Number 26-300-11 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 Wednesday, June 3,
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 only.
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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