125-20250610135257 Lowndes

Lowndes County, Mississippi is seeking sealed bids for a Corrugated Steel Culvert procurement, with bids to be received until 10:30 a.m. on June 25, 2025. The procurement is specifically for culvert materials to be utilized during a six-month period from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. Bid specifications can be obtained from the Lowndes County Purchasing Office located at 1121 Main Street in Columbus, Mississippi, or by contacting them at 662-329-5877. Bidders must submit sealed bids either to the Lowndes County Chancery Clerk's Office at 505 2nd Avenue North, Columbus, MS 39701, or mail them to P.O. Box 684, Columbus, MS 39703. The Board of Supervisors will evaluate and award the contract based on the "best overall bid" and reserves the right to accept or reject any submitted bids. Bid documents must be clearly marked "SEALED BID FOR CORRUGATED STEEL CULVERT TO BE OPENED ON JUNE 25, 2025" on the exterior of the envelope, with failure to comply resulting in bid disqualification.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The advertisement will be published on June 6, 2025, and June 13, 2025, to ensure broad distribution and opportunity for potential bidders. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the procurement is for a six-month period of culvert materials, suggesting a localized, project-specific procurement. The county's approach of awarding based on the "best overall bid" implies flexibility in vendor selection and potential consideration of factors beyond just price. Interested vendors should carefully review the full bid specifications and ensure complete compliance with all submission requirements to maximize their chances of a successful bid.