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Benton County, Mississippi, is soliciting sealed bids for crushed limestone and related materials through its Board of Supervisors. The procurement covers multiple supervisor districts (1-5), the Benton County Sheriff's Department, and the Benton County Sanitation Department. Vendors are requested to provide various grades of crushed limestone (#1, 4, 6, 7, 10, 56, 57, 67, 89, CR), as well as rip rap and surge material, with pricing structured on a per-ton basis. Delivery options include FOB pit or FOB any point within Benton County. The contract period is set from January 2, 2026, to January 4, 2027, with potential extension up to sixty months. Bids must be submitted by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025, to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at 190 Ripley Avenue, Ashland, Mississippi. Evaluation criteria will focus on district-specific considerations, including travel time and fuel costs, to determine the lowest and best bid. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept bids in whole or part as deemed in the county's best interest.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the procurement documents. The solicitation follows Mississippi Code Section 31-7-13 et seq. (Public Purchase Laws) and is open to all qualified vendors capable of meeting the specified material requirements. No incumbent vendors were identified, and the procurement does not appear to require integration with existing infrastructure or technology. While no specific budget range was provided, the contract allows for purchases based on actual requirements, with no guaranteed quantities. Interested vendors can obtain additional information by contacting the Benton County Board of Supervisors at 662-224-6300. Bids may be filed directly with the Benton County Chancery Clerk or mailed to the Board of Supervisors at P.O. Box 218, 190 Ripley Avenue, Ashland, MS 38603. The procurement was published in the South Reporter on October 30 and November 6, 2025, to ensure broad visibility among potential bidders.