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The Harrison County Development Commission (HCDC) in Gulfport, Mississippi, is seeking sealed bids for the purchase of used heavy equipment, specifically an excavator and a dozer. The procurement requires both pieces of equipment to meet stringent specifications, including operating hours under 5,500 for the excavator (with a minimum of 170 gross horsepower and 55,000 lbs operating weight) and under 5,000 for the dozer (with a minimum of 125 gross horsepower and 28,000 lbs operating weight). Both machines must have fully functional operator cabs with A/C and heat, undercarriage with at least 60% wear life remaining, and be free from major structural damage. Bids are due by Tuesday, December 30th, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. CST, with a public bid opening scheduled for Tuesday, January 6th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. CST at the HCDC headquarters. Bidders' proposals must remain valid for forty-five calendar days after the closing time, and the winning bid will be presented to the Harrison County Board of Supervisors within five weeks of the bid closing date.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit a W9 form, copies of business and sales tax licenses, and proof of ownership. Proposals can be hand-delivered to the HCDC office during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) or submitted electronically to bids@mscoast.org. The HCDC reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in the bidding process. Payment will be made via check upon final approval and acceptance, with transportation to be arranged by the buyer. While no specific budget range is mentioned, bidders are expected to provide competitive pricing for used excavator and dozer equipment meeting the specified requirements. Pre-purchase inspection and operational testing will be allowed for the selected equipment.