Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 31-7-13(n), Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, sealed or electronic bid proposals will be received by the Board of Supervisors of Walthall County, Mississippi for the purpose of purchasing or lease purchasi

The Board of Supervisors of Walthall County, Mississippi, is soliciting proposals under solicitation number 3170036849 for the purchase or lease purchase of one or more new or unused solid waste collection trucks. This procurement is conducted in accordance with Section 31-7-13(n) of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated. The contract term extends from the date of award until the first Monday in January 2031. The Board intends to make payments in either cash or installments and requires the agreement to include an annual allocation dependency clause as specified in Section 31-7-10(8) of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Amended. The award will be based on a lowest and best bid determination in the best interest of the county. Evaluation factors include the delivery date, bidder experience and previous performance, buy-back options, transportation and operating costs, and the quality, maintenance, and warranty of the equipment. The submission process is divided into two stages: initial proposals without pricing must be submitted by 10:00 AM on November 2, 2026, via the Walthall County Chancery Clerk's Office or electronically through centralbidding.com. Qualified vendors will then be invited by November 4, 2026, to submit priced bids, with further bidding activities scheduled for November 6, 2026. For further inquiries, the point of contact is Hannah Turner.