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The Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors in Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for seven distinct contracts covering road and construction materials for the period of February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026. The procurement encompasses seven specific bid categories: corrugated metal pipe, concrete pipe, HDPE corrugated plastic pipes and HD poly storm pipe, gravel/stone/concrete, asphalt, micro surfacing, and road striping. Sealed bids will be accepted electronically through Central Bidding (www.centralbidding.com) or physically delivered to the Purchasing Agent at 612 22nd Avenue S, 2nd Floor Government Complex in Meridian, Mississippi, with a firm deadline of 9:00 a.m. on January 31, 2025. Bid specifications and forms are available on the Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors website and the Central Bidding platform. The evaluation process will be conducted by the County Purchasing and Road Manager, with selection based on price and other relevant factors in accordance with Section 31-7-13 of the Mississippi Code, and the Board reserves the right to accept or reject any bids and waive informalities.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the document, the bid opportunity appears open to qualified vendors capable of providing the specified road and construction materials. The notice will be published in the Meridian Star on January 7 and 14, 2025, ensuring broad visibility for potential bidders. No incumbent vendors or specific budget ranges are detailed in the procurement documents. The contracts cover a comprehensive range of road-related materials and services, suggesting a significant infrastructure maintenance and improvement initiative for Lauderdale County. Interested vendors should carefully review the full bid specifications through the specified channels, as the Board will evaluate submissions based on comprehensive criteria beyond just price, indicating a thorough and competitive procurement process.