1389-20250812161404 bssc

Sunflower County, Mississippi is seeking sealed bids for annual supplies and services for fiscal years 2025-2026, with a comprehensive procurement covering multiple infrastructure and maintenance categories. The solicitation encompasses bridge repair and construction, hot mixes, crushed limestone, fuels, grader blades, gravel, lumber, construction equipment, dirt moving equipment, custom hauling, tractor usage, propane tanks, liquid asphalt, roadside spraying, liability insurance, sign making materials, and soil cement. Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at the Board of Supervisors room in the Sunflower County Courthouse located in Indianola, Mississippi. The contract period will run from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with the Board reserving the right to reject any and all bids. Potential bidders are encouraged to provide detailed pricing and specifications, with particular attention to facility locations and distances from county barns. Key county personnel available for inquiries include Michelle Boyles (Purchasing Clerk), Tim Howell and Earnest Ross (Road Managers), and Ron Cassada (County Engineer) for specific product and regulatory questions.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The Board maintains significant flexibility in the procurement process, with the ability to consider bids for periods shorter or longer than the specified timeframe and to terminate contracts during the period. While no incumbent vendors are directly identified, the procurement process allows for competitive pricing across multiple service and material categories. The bid documents include a W-9 form requirement, indicating that successful vendors will need to provide complete tax identification information. Though no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a substantial annual investment in county infrastructure and maintenance services. The Board's evaluation criteria appear to prioritize comprehensive service capabilities, competitive pricing, and the overall best interests of Sunflower County citizens. Vendors are expected to provide detailed bid forms and potentially explain their proposals further, with an emphasis on meeting the county's diverse infrastructure and maintenance needs.