1389-20250812160943 bssc

The Board of Supervisors of Sunflower County, Mississippi, is soliciting sealed bids for an annual supply contract covering fiscal years 2025-2026, with bids due by 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the Sunflower County Courthouse in Indianola. The procurement encompasses a comprehensive range of infrastructure and maintenance materials and services, including bridge repair/construction, hot mixes, crushed limestone, fuels, grader blades, gravel, lumber, heavy equipment, custom hauling, tractor services, propane tanks, liquid asphalt, roadside spraying, liability insurance, sign making materials, and soil cement. The bid process allows for term bids and per-purchase options, with vendors required to provide detailed information about their facilities, including addresses and distances from county barns for gravel suppliers. Key contact personnel include Michelle Boyles (Purchasing Clerk) for procedural questions, Tim Howell and Earnest Ross (Road Managers) for product and delivery inquiries, and Ron Cassada (County Engineer) for product specifications and State Aid regulation compliance. The contract period will run from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with the Board of Supervisors reserving the right to reject any bids and terminate contracts as needed.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While no precise budget allocation is mentioned, the broad scope of materials suggests a substantial infrastructure investment for county maintenance and construction needs. The bid documents include a comprehensive Bridge Repair, Construction, and Reconstruction bid sheet that provides a detailed pricing schedule for various construction-related items, including pile encasements, concrete and steel work, guardrail installations, and miscellaneous materials like geotextile fabric and seeding. Vendors are required to complete a W-9 form for tax identification purposes, indicating standard government procurement protocols. The Board of Supervisors maintains flexibility to consider bids for varying contract durations based on the best interests of Sunflower County citizens. Potential bidders are encouraged to thoroughly review the enclosed materials and contact the specified personnel for additional information or clarification about the bidding process.