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The Scott County Board of Supervisors is seeking sealed bids for one or more 6-Ton Hydraulic Excavators intended for public roadway and bridge construction and maintenance. This procurement opportunity is specifically focused on heavy equipment acquisition for infrastructure management within Tate County, Mississippi. Bid specifications are available electronically through www.centralbidding.com, with potential vendors able to submit bids either electronically or via postal mail to PO Box 630, Forest, MS 39074. The submission deadline is precisely 9:00am on Monday, July 21, 2025, with bid advertisements scheduled for publication on July 2nd and July 9th, 2025. Potential bidders with questions are directed to contact Central Bidding at 225-810-4814 or the Scott County Purchase Clerk at 601-469-3110 for additional information and clarification.

The procurement opportunity appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. The Scott County Board of Supervisors reserves significant discretionary rights in this procurement, including the ability to reject any or all bids and leverage Mississippi state procurement laws (Miss. Code of 1972 Annotated 19-13-17, 31-7-13) for payment flexibility. The Board can choose to pay through various methods including installment payments, lease purchase arrangements, or direct cash payment. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement is for professional-grade heavy equipment suitable for municipal infrastructure maintenance. Vendors should be prepared to provide detailed specifications for 6-Ton Hydraulic Excavators that meet the county's construction and maintenance requirements, with potential for multiple equipment units to be purchased depending on bid responsiveness and county needs.