Shelby County Issues Invitation to Bid

November 3, 2026 - Shelby County Road and Bridge is soliciting bids for (1) new Day cab Chassis Tractor Truck. This solicitation is for one (1) day cab haul truck equivalent to the Mack Pinnacle 64T Day Cab. The bid should also included purchase and installation of a 15 yard Oxbody Dump Bed. The solicitation may be provided when requested via e-mail to the address below. Bids must be received no later than November 23, 2026 at 3pm. The public opening will be held November 25, 2026 at 9:30am in the 2nd floor courtroom of the Shelby County Courthouse at 200 San Augustine Street, Center, Texas. Please submit your sealed bid, including 1 marked original(s) and 1 copy to Ann Blackwell, County Treasurer, 200 San Augustine Street Box 5, Center, TX 75935, and/or email to: ann.blackwell@co.shelby.tx.us. ** This is a cash purchase - no grant funding involved**

It is the responsibility of the submitting firm to ensure that the bid is received in a timely manner. Submissions not received by the specified date and time will be rejected. The County reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit bids. Residents and Businesses, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises, Women Business Enterprises, United States Veterans and Labor Surplus Area firms are encouraged to submit proposals. Shelby County is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

The specs are listed below. The RFQ is also listed on BuyBoard. These are the minimum specific requirements:

  • 24.5" Aluminum Wheels
  • Auto Shift Transmission
  • Air Suspension
  • Engine - minimum 445HP
  • Fuel Tanks - (2) 80 gallon fuel tanks
  • Wheel Base - Maximum 225"
  • Color White (preferred)
  • 15 yard Oxbody Dump Bed installed

Thank you for taking the time to present a bid for the commissioners and I look forward to receiving them.