10746-20250117102319 Harrison

The Harrison County Board of Supervisors is conducting a procurement for an airboat through a two-stage bidding process for the Harrison County Sheriff's Office. The procurement involves an initial unpriced bid qualification specification submission due by 10:00 AM on February 18, 2025, followed by a Live Electronic Reverse Auction scheduled for February 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST. Potential vendors must submit their qualifications electronically or via sealed envelope to the Harrison County Chancery Clerk's Office by February 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM, or to the Board of Supervisor's meeting room by the February 18 deadline. Bid specifications are available at no charge through www.harrisoncountybids.com, and the bidding process is being managed by PH Bidding Group. The county reserves the right to hold bids for up to 60 days for review and qualification investigation before contract award, with provisions for Force Majeure events that might impact the bidding timeline.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the airboat specifications. The bidding process allows for electronic and sealed envelope submissions, suggesting a degree of flexibility for potential vendors. No incumbent vendors or specific budget ranges are mentioned in the provided documentation. The procurement is specifically for the Harrison County Sheriff's Office and focuses on acquiring an airboat, though precise technical specifications or performance requirements are not fully elaborated in the summary. The notice indicates that vendor registration and bid submittal are available at no cost, potentially encouraging broad participation from interested suppliers. The owner maintains significant discretion in the evaluation and award process, with the ability to investigate qualifications and hold bids for up to 60 days before making a final contract determination.