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Simpson County Board of Supervisors in Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for one new backhoe/loader with a guaranteed buyback provision, with bids due October 27, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. The equipment must be a 2025 or newer model and new and unused. The source names no set-aside, preference program, or sole-source intent.

Bids may be submitted electronically at www.centralbidding.com or delivered in person to the Simpson County Board of Supervisors Office, 111 W Pine Avenue, Mendenhall, MS 39114. Sealed bids must carry the item description and bid opening date and time on the outside envelope. All required documents and bid forms must accompany the original bid, and no additions or modifications are permitted after opening. The award goes to the lowest and best responsible bidder meeting all specifications under Mississippi Code Section 31-7-13. Bid prices remain valid for six months after acceptance, and no bid may be withdrawn for thirty days after opening. The board reserves the right to amend specifications with notice to bidders who requested packets, to accept the bid deemed in the county's lowest and best interest, and to reject any or all bids with or without cause.

Final bid approval is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. during the Board of Supervisors meeting at its offices. Specifications and bid forms are available at www.centralbidding.com or from Purchase Clerk Regina Evans at revans@co.simpson.ms.us or 601.847.7005. Technical questions on the electronic bid process go to Central Bidding at 225.810.4814. The invitation was published on October 8, 2026 and October 15, 2026.