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The Board of Supervisors of Clarke County, Mississippi, is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase of a Motor Grader through a competitive bidding process. The procurement opportunity is specifically targeting vendors capable of supplying a motor grader to the county's public works or road maintenance department. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Clarke County Purchasing Department located at 100 E. Church Street/Post Office Box 616 in Quitman, Mississippi, with a strict submission deadline of 10:00 a.m. on September 2, 2025. Bidders are required to clearly label their submissions as "Motor Grader" and include the bid date. Detailed specifications for the motor grader are available at no charge from the Clarke County Purchase Clerk, who can be contacted via email at purchasing@clarkecountymss.gov. The county will evaluate bids based on the highest and best offer, in accordance with Section 31-7-13 of the Mississippi Code, and reserves the right to reject any or all bids received. The bid advertisement will be published on August 7th and August 14th, 2025, with proof of publication requested.

While the procurement documents do not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, the bid is open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the motor grader specifications. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The procurement appears to be a standard equipment purchase for county infrastructure maintenance, with the Board of Supervisors seeking to replace or add to their existing fleet of road maintenance equipment. The bid documents do not specify a precise budget range or expected award value for the motor grader. Interested vendors should carefully review the detailed specifications available from the Purchase Clerk to ensure their proposed equipment meets the county's requirements. The procurement process allows for competitive bidding, with the county maintaining flexibility to select the most advantageous proposal based on overall value and meeting technical specifications.