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The Kemper County Board of Supervisors is seeking sealed bids for a Backhoe Cab and Air procurement, with a bid solicitation period running from August 21st, 2025, to September 5th, 2025. The specific equipment being procured is a heavy-duty backhoe with precise specifications, including a minimum 105 horsepower rating, 4-wheel drive configuration, extended stick, multi-purpose front bucket, and a hydraulic thumb on the rear. Interested bidders must submit sealed bids to the Chancery Clerk's office at the Kemper County Courthouse in DeKalb, Mississippi, with a submission deadline of 4:00 p.m. on September 5th, 2025. The bid opening is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on September 15th, 2025. Potential bidders can obtain detailed specifications by contacting Lisa Harry at 601-743-5941 or via email at l.stovall@kempercountyms.gov. The County reserves the right to reject any and all bids submitted during this procurement process.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documentation. The notice does not provide information about disadvantaged enterprise requirements, incumbent vendors, or existing infrastructure integration. Additionally, no specific award value or budget range was disclosed in the solicitation. Potential vendors interested in this opportunity should carefully review the full specifications and be prepared to meet the technical requirements of the backhoe equipment. Bidders are encouraged to contact the provided contact information for any additional clarification or to request more detailed bidding instructions. The procurement appears to be a straightforward equipment acquisition for Kemper County's operational needs.