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The Harrison County Development Commission (HCDC) in Mississippi is seeking sealed bids for the purchase of used heavy equipment, specifically a used excavator and a used dozer. The procurement opportunity requires bidders to submit proposals for equipment with specific technical specifications, including a used excavator with fewer than 5,500 operating hours, minimum 170 gross horsepower, operating weight of at least 55,000 lbs, and less than 6 psi ground pressure. The used dozer must have fewer than 5,000 operating hours, minimum 125 gross horsepower, operating weight of at least 28,000 lbs, and less than 5.5 psi ground pressure. Both machines must have a minimum of 60% undercarriage wear life remaining, be free from major structural damage, and include functional features such as auxiliary hydraulics, thumb, and a cab with A/C and heat. 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. Bid documents are available for download at MSCoast.org/Bids and through the Mississippi Procurement Technical Assistance Program website, with submissions accepted via hand delivery or electronic submission to bids@mscoast.org.

The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidding organizations. Bidders must submit a W9 form, a copy of their business license, and sales tax license along with their proposal. The HCDC reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities in the bidding process. The winning bid will be presented to the Harrison County Board of Supervisors within five weeks of the bid closing date, with payment to be made via check upon final approval and acceptance. All submitted bids will remain valid for 45 days from the issue date. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for used heavy equipment with detailed technical requirements. The bid will be evaluated based on the equipment's specifications, condition, and compliance with the outlined criteria. The final award will be determined by the HCDC, with ultimate approval resting with the Harrison County Board of Supervisors.