Purchase of (1) or more New 2027 or later model year tri-axle dump trucks

SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OFFICIAL BID SPECIFICATION SHEET
66,000 GVW TRI-AXLE DUMP TRUCK(S)
The Scott County Board of Supervisors intends to accept seale d bids to purchase one (1) or more 2027 or newer Tri-Axle
66,000 GVW Dump Truck(s). This contract shall be valid for a period of 5 years from the date of award. Purchase price
shall be valid for twelve (12) months from award, and starting the second twelve (12) month period thereafter the
awarding vendor may apply an inflation price increase annually not to exceed the applicable Producer Price Index (PPI) for
the preceding twelve (12) months prior to application of increase. After any initial purchase resulting from any potential
award, future purchases will be made at the sole discretion and election of the County. Additionally, any buyback offer
provided for in this bid is to be exercised solely at the discretion of the County. All bids must be equal in performance and
quality pursuant to the bid specifications below, which are not intended to exclude any manufacturer's standard
deviation. Any reference to manufacture's make or series of equipment stated in the following specifications is intended
only to establish an acceptable standard and is not intended to limit the bidding. Scott county is acting under the
authority of Section 31-7-13, Miss. Code of 1972 Amended, and reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Sealed bids must be provided to the County on or before 9:00am on October 5, 2026. Bids may be submitted to the
Chancery Clerk, PO Box 630, Forest, MS 39074. Additionally, bids may be submitted via centralbidding.com. All sealed bids
should indicate the nature of the bid on the outside of the envelope and be marked as sealed bids.
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS:
1. Complete by checking YES or NO on the list of specifications
2. If an offered specification is not an exact match, state specifically the item being offered in the 'OFFERED SPECIFICATION'
column.
3. Additional requirements regarding Buy Back Option and Delivery Date must be completed in full.
Vendor Name: Bid Price (Per Unit):
________________________________________ $________________________________________
REQUIRED SPECIFICATION YES NO OFFERED SPECIFICATION /
EXCEPTION
ENGINE & EQUIPMENT
New & Unused 2027 or newer model [ ] [ ]
Conventional Cab / Set Forward Axle [ ] [ ]
500 HP Engine or greater (no exceptions) [ ] [ ]

REQUIRED SPECIFICATION YES NO OFFERED SPECIFICATION /
EXCEPTION
1850 lb/ft torque or greater [ ] [ ]
13 liter engine displacement or greater (or equivalent) [ ] [ ]
Air Compressor: 18.7 CFM or greater [ ] [ ]
Air Cleaner: Dry-type mounted under the hood with filter [ ] [ ]
restriction indicator
2-Speed fan hub [ ] [ ]
1330 sq/in Cooling module or greater [ ] [ ]
Radiator bug screen: mounted behind the grill [ ] [ ]
Exhaust: 2021 EPA compliance; Dual vertical pipes [ ] [ ]
Jump start terminals located under the hood [ ] [ ]
Engine block heater (120 volt minimum) [ ] [ ]
Fuel / water separator: 2017 Emissions standard [ ] [ ]
160 AMP Alternator minimum [ ] [ ]
(3) or more batteries - 2000 CCA dual purpose [ ] [ ]
12-Volt light system with comprehensive circuit protection [ ] [ ]
12-Volt Heavy Duty Starter [ ] [ ]
Body builder wiring harness run to end of frame [ ] [ ]
TRANSMISSION & EQUIPMENT

REQUIRED SPECIFICATION YES NO OFFERED SPECIFICATION /
EXCEPTION
Allison 4500 RDS series automatic transmission [ ] [ ]
Transmission PTO Rear Support Spring(s) [ ] [ ]
Heavy Duty Driveline: 2 Dana Spicer SPL250XL or Meritor [ ] [ ]
equivalent
High capacity torque converter [ ] [ ]
Park brake auto neutral feature [ ] [ ]
FRONT AXLE & EQUIPMENT
Meritor or equivalent Dana Spicer Front Axle rated at 20k or [ ] [ ]
greater
Front Brakes rated at 20k or greater [ ] [ ]
Front Drums rated at 20k or greater [ ] [ ]
Front Hubs rated at 20k or greater [ ] [ ]
Front automatic slack adjusters [ ] [ ]
20k or greater Taperleaf front springs (to include threaded [ ] [ ]
bushings)
Heavy duty front shock absorbers [ ] [ ]
Dual power steering gears rated at 20k or greater [ ] [ ]
REAR AXLE & EQUIPMENT
46k or greater Rear axle, Dana Spicer or equivalent Meritor [ ] [ ]
Brand with heavy-wall housing

REQUIRED SPECIFICATION YES NO OFFERED SPECIFICATION /
EXCEPTION
Rear axle ratio: 4.56 [ ] [ ]
Dual rear brakes rated 46k or greater [ ] [ ]
Dual rear hubs rated 46k or greater [ ] [ ]
Hub package for dual rear axles rated 46k [ ] [ ]
Rear automatic slack adjusters [ ] [ ]
Single spring brake 3030 high output dual system [ ] [ ]
Bendix 4S/4M Anti-lock brake system (ABS) or greater [ ] [ ]
Includes factory installed air lift push axle [ ] [ ]
Chalmers Rear Suspension: rated at 46k or greater (or exact [ ] [ ]
equivalent)
TIRES & WHEELS
Front tires: Goodyear or equivalent (425/65R22.5) 20PR [ ] [ ]
Rear tires: Goodyear or equivalent (11R24.5) [ ] [ ]
Front wheels & Rear wheels: Premium Aluminum (22.5x12.25) [ ] [ ]
FRAME & EQUIPMENT
10 3/4" x 3 1/2" x 3/8" (2,132,000) RBM Steel frame or [ ] [ ]
equivalent
Full insert for 10 5/8" (1,149,000) RBM [ ] [ ]
120,000 PSI Yield steel required [ ] [ ]

REQUIRED SPECIFICATION YES NO OFFERED SPECIFICATION /
EXCEPTION
Aerodynamic bumper, painted or high-grade steel [ ] [ ]
Center Cast Front Tow Hooks [ ] [ ]
FUEL TANK(S) & EQUIPMENT
110 Gallon fuel tank or greater with integrated anti-siphon [ ] [ ]
device
14 Gallon DEF tank; right-hand (RH) side mount [ ] [ ]
CAB & EQUIPMENT
Fully Hucked-bolted Aluminum or Steel Cab [ ] [ ]
Extended Cab layout or 120" BBC minimum [ ] [ ]
Premium heater with integral defroster and air conditioning [ ] [ ]
(A/C)
Adjustable telescoping tilt steering column with Smart Wheel [ ] [ ]
controls
Dash mounted air filter restriction gauge [ ] [ ]
Transmission-oil temperature gauge [ ] [ ]
Speedometer, Tachometer, and Fuel gauge [ ] [ ]
Engine coolant temperature and Engine oil pressure gauges [ ] [ ]
Increased air capacity configured for an additional axle [ ] [ ]
Wheelbase clearance pre-configured for a third axle (no [ ] [ ]
exceptions)

REQUIRED SPECIFICATION YES NO OFFERED SPECIFICATION /
EXCEPTION
Premium air ride driver seat [ ] [ ]
Non-air ride passenger (rider) seat [ ] [ ]
AM/FM/WB/USB/Bluetooth integrated Radio [ ] [ ]
Cab access grab handles, left-hand (LH) & right-hand (RH) sides [ ] [ ]
Exterior Stainless Steel sunvisor [ ] [ ]
One-piece or heavy duty two-piece windshield layout [ ] [ ]
Air Ride Cab suspension system [ ] [ ]
Roof-mounted marker lights [ ] [ ]
No Engine Doghouse protruding inside the cab space (no [ ] [ ]
exceptions)
Circuit breakers replacing all standard fuses except 5-amp lines [ ] [ ]
Bendix AD-HF heated air dryer with extended purge system [ ] [ ]
Moisture drain valve equipped with a functional manual pull [ ] [ ]
cable drain
Backup alarm layout matching SAE J994 & OSHA requirements [ ] [ ]
PAINT
Color Option: White cab must have Black dump body; all custom [ ] [ ]
colors shall have the body painted to match the cab exactly
DUMP BODY SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity: 21 Cubic Yards [ ] [ ]

REQUIRED SPECIFICATION YES NO OFFERED SPECIFICATION /
EXCEPTION
Body Length: 16 Feet [ ] [ ]
Front Height: 66 Inches [ ] [ ]
Side Height (Front & Rear): 66 Inches [ ] [ ]
Rear Height: 72 Inches [ ] [ ]
Side Material: Heavy Duty PLATE-1/4-AR450 steel [ ] [ ]
Front Material: Heavy Duty PLATE-1/4-AR450 steel [ ] [ ]
Tailgate Material: Heavy Duty PLATE-1/4-AR450 steel [ ] [ ]
Floor Material: Heavy Duty PLATE-1/4-AR450 steel [ ] [ ]
Skirt Material: SHEET-7GA-A36 steel [ ] [ ]
Cabshield Style: Narrow & Centered layout [ ] [ ]
Cabshield Projection: 36 Inches / Width: 65 Inches [ ] [ ]
Complete automated Tarp System installed [ ] [ ]
Tailgate Type: HIGH LIFT system [ ] [ ]
Dump Apron: HEAVY DUTY configuration [ ] [ ]
Side Light Cutouts: Located at Lower Front [ ] [ ]
Board Holder Height: Clean finish with NO BOARD HOLDERS [ ] [ ]
Body Paint: Black, or matching custom cab colors [ ] [ ]
PTO configuration for Automatic Transmission [ ] [ ]

REQUIRED SPECIFICATION YES NO OFFERED SPECIFICATION /
EXCEPTION
Integrated structural Backup Alarm [ ] [ ]
Air-operated Tailgate Kit [ ] [ ]
Polished or heavy-grade Aluminum Skirts [ ] [ ]
Heavy duty Pintle Hitch integration [ ] [ ]
Full Truck Kit setup with glad hands at the rear (complete [ ] [ ]
towing package)
Heavy duty Spreader bar [ ] [ ]
Body must be equipped with a high-performance vibrator (no [ ] [ ]
exceptions)
Note: Bidder(s) are required to bid each unit as a complete [ ] [ ]
operational unit.

ADDITIONAL MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
* Guaranteed Buy Back Provision: A guaranteed bu y back offer at the end of one (1) year will be a critical factor in
determining the lowest and best bid. This buy back offer shall only be exercised at the sole discretion of the County
and does not provide an exclusive right of buy back being offered to the vendor.
Guaranteed Buy Back Offer (Per Unit Body): $________________________________________
* Guaranteed Delivery Date: Delivery timelines will be a vital consideration when establishing the lowest and best bid
pursuant to Mississippi Code Section 31-7-13(d). As such, each bidding entity must provide a firm, guaranteed date of
delivery below. Note: Vendors must be able to certify delivery to the County prior to 3/1/27.
Guaranteed Final Delivery Date: ________________________________________
By signing below, I acknowledge and affirm that I am an
authorized representative of the vendor and have the
necessary authority to provide this submission.
Name: ______________________________
Title: _______________________________
Phone: _____________________________
e-mail: _____________________________
Address: ____________________________
____________________________________
____________________________________
Date of Bid Submission:
Signature of Authorized Representative:
X __________________________________________ __________________________________________