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Forrest County, Mississippi is seeking sealed bids for playground equipment to be installed at the Sheeplo Community Center, located at 161 McGilvary Road in Petal, MS. The procurement is a public solicitation for the acquisition and potential installation of playground equipment, with bids being accepted until 10:00 am on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Interested bidders are required to use official bid forms provided by the county and can submit bids electronically through www.forrestcountymsbids.com or via sealed envelope marked with "BID", the specific item name, and bid opening date. The county will evaluate submissions based on the lowest and best bid, in accordance with Section 31-7-13 of the Amended State Law, with the Board of Supervisors retaining the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities. Bid specifications can be obtained from the Office of the Purchasing Clerk in Hattiesburg, and potential bidders with questions are directed to contact Rochelle Campbell, Purchase Clerk, at 601-545-6078.

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the procurement appears open to standard commercial vendors capable of providing playground equipment. The notice indicates that bids will be published in the Legal Section of the HubCity Spokes on July 24 and July 31, 2025, with two proofs of publication required for billing purposes. No specific budget range or award value is detailed in the available documentation, nor are any incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements noted. The procurement seems focused on acquiring new playground equipment for the Sheeplo Community Center, with the primary evaluation criteria being cost-effectiveness and meeting the specified equipment requirements. Interested vendors should carefully review the bid specifications and ensure compliance with all submission guidelines and technical requirements outlined in the procurement documents.