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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

Notice is hereby given that the Jackson County Board of Supervisors will receive unpriced proposals to prequalify vendors for MID SIZE EXCAVATOR at 1:00 p.m. NOVEMBER 19, 2024. Specifications may be obtained by visiting the website Plan House at www.jacksoncoplans.com or the Purchasing Department at 2915 Canty Street, Suite D, Pascagoula, Mississippi 39567 or 228-769-3121. Proposals may be submitted by sealed envelope or electronic submittal. Sealed envelope proposals should be addressed to Cindy Steen, Purchasing Director, 2915 Canty Street Ste D, Pascagoula, Mississippi 39567. Electronic submittals may be made at www.jacksoncoplans.com. For any questions relating to the electronic submittal or reverse auction process, please call Plan House at 662-407-0193.

All sealed proposals must be on file with the Clerk of the Board prior to or by the acceptance date and time as stated above. All proposals must be sealed and clearly marked on the outside of the envelope with:

UNPRICED PROPOSALS TO PREQUALIFY FOR MID SIZE EXCAVATOR

UNPRICED PROPOSALS TO PREQUALIFY VENDORS WILL BE RECEIVED ON NOVEMBER 19, 2024, UNTIL 1:00 P.M.

THE BIDDING WILL BE HELD BY ELECTRONIC REVERSE AUCTION ON NOVEMBER 22, 2024, AT 10:00 A.M.

All proposals may be submitted electronically FREE at www.jacksoncoplans.com no later than November 19, 2024, before accepting time listed above.

Submissions will be evaluated and vendors submitting proposals will be invited to participate in the Electronic Reverse Auction. The Jackson County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to extend the auction date if necessary to complete the pre-qualification process. Bidding will be held by Electronic Reverse Auction on November 22, 2024, beginning at 10:00 A.M at www.jacksoncoplans.com . Electronic bids and/or reverse auction bids must be submitted FREE at www.jacksoncoplans.com .

It shall be incumbent upon each bidder to understand the specifications as listed herein and to obtain clarification when necessary. It is not the intent of the specifications to limit the bidding to any make or manufacture of equipment or items of commodity, but rather to select such equipment and or commodities to fill a specific need and perform a specific task. Any reference to name brand equipment or commodities is intended to establish standards only and bids submitted on equipment and commodities equal thereto shall be received and considered.

Each Vendor/Contractor shall be required to ensure the delivery and receipt of its sealed and or/electronic bid by the agency prior to the new date and time of the bid opening. Late or incomplete proposals will not be considered. Modifications will not be considered after the closing date and time.

The Board of Supervisors expressly reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals or any part of any or all bids and waive any informalities.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL OF OFFICE, THIS 21 DAY OF OCTOBER 2024.

JOSH ELDRIDGE, CLERK OF THE BOARD

P O BOX 998

PASCAGOULA, MS 39568