2502-20260317111429 Flowood

The City of Flowood, Mississippi, through its Board of Aldermen, is issuing an advertisement for bids to procure a hydraulic excavator to meet municipal equipment requirements. This procurement will follow a two-stage bidding process beginning with unpriced prequalification proposals due by 10:00 AM on April 7, 2026, submitted through www.flowoodbids.com. Vendors who meet the prequalification requirements specified in the bid documents will then be invited to participate in an online reverse auction scheduled for April 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM, where only approved bidders may submit pricing. Prospective bidders must adhere to the Instructions to Bidders provided in the bid package, which is available for free download on the official bid website. Technical support for website accessibility and document acquisition is available through PH Bidding Group at 662-407-0195 or bids@phbidding.com. The bid was advertised on March 18, 2026, and March 25, 2026, with the procurement expected to be funded entirely by the City of Flowood and subject to Section 31-7-13 of the Mississippi Code of 1972.

The City of Flowood actively solicits minority and women's business enterprises (MWBEs) as prime bidders and encourages these entities to explore subcontracting opportunities and inquire regarding equipment, material, and supply needs. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documentation, and no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available materials. The City reserves the right to waive irregularities and reject any or all bids submitted. Interested vendors should review all bid documents thoroughly prior to submission, as the prequalification stage determines eligibility for participation in the subsequent reverse auction phase where final pricing will be determined.