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The Neshoba County Board of Supervisors in Mississippi is seeking sealed bids for the acquisition of one or more new 2026 model year motor graders through a competitive bidding process. The procurement allows vendors to submit proposals for equipment only, lease-purchase financing only, or both components. Sealed bids must be submitted by Monday, January 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM to the Chancery Clerk Gidget Stovall Tate, located at 401 Beacon Street, Suite 107, Philadelphia, Mississippi 39350. Bidders can submit proposals either as a single PDF file through the county's website (www.neshobacounty.net/bids) or in a sealed envelope marked "2026 Motor Grader Bid". The county has established specific evaluation criteria, including a mandatory guaranteed buy-back provision at the end of five years, which will be considered in determining the lowest and best bid. Detailed specifications are available from the Neshoba County Board of Supervisors office by calling 601-656-6281 or visiting the county website. The county will verify compliance with specifications before accepting any bids and reserves the right to reject improperly marked or late submissions.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention set-aside designations or restrictions for specific types of organizations. Vendors submitting lease-purchase financing proposals must comply with Mississippi state law, and the county reserves the right to solicit additional competitive bids for financing if only one bid is received to ensure compliance with state requirements. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the specifications are not intended to limit bidding to any particular manufacturer, with name-brand references serving only to establish minimum standards. Alternative equipment meeting those standards will be considered. The county did not disclose a specific budget range or award value for this procurement, but interested vendors can obtain more detailed information about the expected equipment specifications and potential financial terms by contacting the county directly. The procurement appears to be focused on acquiring motor grader equipment with flexible financing options to meet the county's infrastructure and maintenance needs.