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DeSoto County, Mississippi, through its Board of Supervisors, is seeking sealed bids for the purchase of one or more 2026 4WD backhoe or backhoe loader units for the Department of Road Management. The procurement opportunity, identified by bid file number 26-300-009, requires interested vendors to submit sealed bids by 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the Office of Procurement located at 365 Losher Street, Suite 300, in Hernando, Mississippi. Bidders must strictly adhere to the specifications available at the Office of Procurement during normal business hours and on the county's procurement webpage at desotocountyms.gov. The bid documents must be sealed and clearly labeled according to the instructions provided in the bid package. At the designated time, bids will be publicly opened and read aloud, with the Board of Supervisors reserving the right to amend specifications, reject any or all bids, and waive any informalities in the bidding process. The notice was officially signed on November 3, 2025, by Misty Heffner, Chancery Clerk, and was scheduled for publication in the DeSoto Times Tribune on November 6 and November 13, 2025.

While the procurement documents do not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations, the county appears to be seeking standard competitive bids for the equipment procurement. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific integration requirements for the proposed backhoe units. The bid documents do not disclose a specific budget range or anticipated award value for the procurement. The Board of Supervisors will evaluate the submitted bids based on the provided specifications, with the ultimate goal of acquiring one or more 4WD backhoe or backhoe loader units for the DeSoto County Department of Road Management. Potential vendors should carefully review the complete bid package to ensure compliance with all requirements and specifications. Proof of publication for the bid notice will be directed to the DeSoto County Administrator Office, indicating the formal and official nature of this procurement process.