161-20250319161958 Benton

The state and local contract opportunity is a surplus equipment sale initiated by the Benton County Board of Supervisors in Mississippi, specifically targeting the sale of a used 2003 Ford F150 pickup truck (VIN# 2FTPX18L73CA53970). The procurement method is a sealed bid process, with bids to be received at the Benton County Chancery Clerk's office located in Ashland, Mississippi until 9:00 AM on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. The county will be accepting cash bids for the vehicle, with potential bidders able to inspect the truck by contacting District 5 Supervisor Craig Briscoe at 662-544-6171. The bid notice will be published on March 27th and April 3rd, providing approximately two weeks for potential bidders to prepare their submissions. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive bid formalities, and accept bids deemed in the best interest of the county, suggesting a flexible evaluation approach that prioritizes the county's strategic interests.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder qualifications are mentioned in the documentation. The procurement appears to be an open competitive bid without preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or specific vendor categories. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are detailed in the available documentation. While no specific minimum bid price is established, the sale is structured as a cash transaction to the highest bidder. The procurement represents a standard municipal surplus equipment disposal mechanism, with the primary objective of divesting the county of an older vehicle through a transparent, competitive bidding process. The overall budget or potential revenue from the sale is not predetermined, as the final sale price will be determined by the highest qualifying bid received during the specified submission period.