118-20241106160505 Benton

Benton County, Mississippi, is seeking sealed bids for the procurement of various crushed limestone, pit rock, and Double Bituminous Surface Treatment (DBST) materials to be utilized by Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5, the Benton County Sheriff's Department, and the Sanitation Department. The procurement is structured for a contract period from January 2, 2025, to January 1, 2026, with potential extension options up to sixty months subject to mutual vendor and county agreement. Sealed bids will be accepted until 9:00 a.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024, with evaluation criteria focusing on the "lowest and best bid" considering factors such as travel time and fuel costs. The Board of Supervisors will assess bids on a district-by-district basis and reserves the right to reject any or all submissions or waive any formal irregularities. Vendors must submit sealed bids clearly labeled with the bid opening date, demonstrating their capability to supply high-quality aggregate and surface treatment materials for county infrastructure maintenance and development.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or minority-owned businesses. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. The bid does not outline a specific budget range or precise award value, though the procurement appears to be for ongoing infrastructure material supplies across multiple county districts. The flexible contract extension provision suggests the county seeks a reliable, long-term vendor relationship for consistent material procurement. While specific vendor qualifications are not detailed, respondents should be prepared to demonstrate their capacity to consistently supply high-quality limestone, pit rock, and DBST materials meeting county infrastructure requirements. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors who can meet the county's logistical and material specification needs, with the Board maintaining significant discretion in vendor selection.