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Lauderdale County, Mississippi's Board of Supervisors is seeking sealed bids for an annual term contract to supply road maintenance and construction materials, specifically focusing on HDPE corrugated plastic pipes and high-performance polypropylene storm pipes for the Road Department. The procurement covers pipe diameters ranging from 12 to 36 inches for HDPE pipes and 12 to 60 inches for HP polypropylene pipes, to be delivered FOB plant or to job sites on public roads within Lauderdale County. All materials must conform to State of Mississippi Aid Specifications and specified ASTM and AASHTO standards. Bids are due by 1:00 p.m. on January 9, 2026, with bid opening scheduled for 2:00 p.m. the same day, and the contract term will run from February 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027. Bidders must demonstrate capability to commence delivery within seven calendar days of an order, or within 24 hours for readily produced materials. Pricing must be quoted per linear foot for pipes and per unit for couplings, with prices remaining firm for the entire 12-month contract period. The county will evaluate proposals based on price and other relevant factors in accordance with Section 31-7-13 of the Mississippi Code.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types are explicitly mentioned, the bid documents indicate that all bidders must complete comprehensive documentation, including certification forms, vendor data forms, addenda acknowledgments, and materials availability statements. Bidders have the option to submit proposals electronically through Central Bidding or via physical submission to the Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors Purchasing Agent. The county reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids, with evaluation conducted by the Lauderdale County Purchasing and Road Manager. Detailed specifications and bid forms are available through the county's website or Central Bidding platform. Although specific budget ranges are not provided, the comprehensive nature of the procurement suggests a potentially significant annual contract value for road infrastructure materials. Interested vendors can obtain additional information by contacting Central Bidding at 225-810-4814 or downloading documents from the Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors website.