161-20251025140016 bsbc

Benton County, Mississippi, through its Board of Supervisors, is soliciting sealed bids for depository services covering two distinct fund categories: operating funds and investment funds. This procurement opportunity is being conducted in accordance with Chapter 105 of Title 27 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, with sealed bids to be received until 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025, at the Board of Supervisors Room located in the Benton County Courthouse at 190 Ripley Avenue in Ashland. The contract will be for a one-year term, specifically running from January 18, 2026, to January 15, 2027, with potential for extension up to an additional year or a total of sixty months if mutually agreed upon by the vendor and county. Interested bidders must obtain detailed specifications from the Chancery Clerk's office located at P.O. Box 218, Ashland, Mississippi 38603, and can contact them at 662-224-6300 for complete information. The notice was published on October 30 and November 6, 2025, providing potential vendors sufficient time to review requirements and prepare their submissions.

While the available documentation does not explicitly outline set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or specific vendor restrictions, the procurement appears to be an open competitive bidding process. The document does not provide information about incumbent vendors, existing technological infrastructure, or precise award values. Prospective bidders will need to review the full specifications at the Chancery Clerk's office to understand complete qualification requirements, evaluation criteria, and potential financial considerations. The Board of Supervisors maintains significant discretion in the selection process, reserving the right to extend or modify contract terms. Interested vendors should carefully review all documentation and be prepared to meet the county's specific depository service needs for both operating and investment funds during the proposed contract period.