One (1) New Asphalt Track Paver

The Harrison County Board of Supervisors has issued an invitation for bids to procure three pieces of road maintenance equipment, including a new asphalt track paver, a tandem axle dump truck, and a pavement profiler (cold milling machine). The solicitation, posted on November 3, 2025, sets a bid submission deadline of December 2, 2025, with options for electronic or sealed bid submissions. The procurement is valued between $500,000 and $1,500,000, and the process emphasizes compliance with bid instructions, timely delivery, and the owner’s right to accept or reject any or all bids. The bidding process involves detailed procedures for submission, including specific times for each equipment item, and provides contact information for support during bid preparation. The documents outline that the evaluation will be based on a "lowest and best bid" approach, considering price alongside equipment qualifications and suitability, although no explicit evaluation criteria, weights, or technical standards are specified. The bid packages are accessible via the county’s online portal, and physical bids must be delivered to the Chancery Clerk’s Office or hand-delivered to the Board of Supervisors’ conference room in Gulfport, Mississippi. The scope is limited to the supply of new equipment, with no mention of installation, performance standards, or detailed contractual clauses, and the procurement does not incorporate FAR clauses or federal-specific representations or certifications. Overall, the process is structured to ensure competitive bidding for essential road equipment, with clear deadlines, submission procedures, and evaluation criteria centered on cost and equipment qualification.