Limestone Supply for Twelve-Month Term

This contract involves a sealed bid procurement by Hancock County, Mississippi, for the supply of dense-grade crushed limestone over a twelve-month period beginning shortly after bid acceptance, with an option for a one-year extension at unchanged pricing. The solicitation, posted on November 20, 2025, with a bid deadline of December 15, 2025, targets vendors capable of delivering limestone meeting specific ASTM standards, including gradation and durability tests such as the Los Angeles Abrasion and Magnesium Sulfate Soundness tests. The contract value is not explicitly estimated due to the absence of submitted pricing data, but the scope indicates a significant procurement with a potential value ranging from half a million to one and a half million dollars, depending on actual quantities and unit prices. The procurement emphasizes technical compliance with detailed material specifications, inspection at both loading sites and delivery points, and adherence to administrative bid submission procedures. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes marked appropriately and received by the specified deadline at the Hancock County Board of Supervisors Office. The contract includes provisions for a possible extension, cancellation rights, and specific inspection and acceptance criteria, with final acceptance contingent upon visual and laboratory testing at the designated delivery location. Notably, the solicitation does not incorporate federal FAR clauses, nor does it require offerors to provide certifications, socioeconomic status, or entity identifiers such as UEI or CAGE codes. The delivery terms are F.O.B. loaded at the vendor’s plant, with Hancock County responsible for inspection and final acceptance at the North Maintenance Barn in Kiln, MS. Overall, the contract is structured around a straightforward, low-price technically acceptable award basis, with clear specifications for material quality, delivery, and administrative compliance.