1701-25-R-IFBD-00028

The Mississippi Military Department is soliciting bids for Bush Hogging with Operator Services at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, with a formal solicitation identified as 1701-25-R-IFBD-00028. The procurement is specifically targeting bush hogging services that will require qualified operators to perform maintenance and clearing services at the training facility. Interested bidders must submit bids electronically through the MAGIC portal or via physical submission by 1:30 PM on May 14, 2025, to the specified address at 1410 Riverside Drive in Jackson, Mississippi. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for May 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM, located at the Department of Public Works, Building 6600, 1001 Lee Ave West, Camp Shelby. Potential vendors are advised to monitor the Mississippi Department of Finance and Administration website for potential updates or amendments to the solicitation. The bid submissions will remain open for evaluation for 60 days from the bid date, and the Adjutant General reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities in the bidding process.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the procurement documents, vendors interested in responding can obtain complete plans and specifications by contacting Matt Lorance (mlorance@mil.ms.gov) or Nancy Grace (ngrace@mil.ms.gov). The contract award is contingent upon fund availability, and according to Mississippi Code, the Military Department will have 30 calendar days to deliver a warrant to the selected vendor after an application for payment is submitted. No specific budget range or award value is provided in the current documentation. The procurement is specifically targeted at Greene County (FIPS Code 28041) and will be published as a legal notice on April 29 and May 6, 2025. Prospective bidders should carefully review all requirements and ensure they can meet the operational needs for bush hogging services at the Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center.