Sealed Bid Submission for Benton County Board of Supervisors

The Benton County Board of Supervisors in Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for the supply of various crushed limestone grades, rip rap, surge stone, and related materials to be delivered on an as-needed basis across multiple county districts and departments. The contract, identified by solicitation number 3170034325, is set to commence on January 2, 2026, and will run through January 4, 2027, with the county reserving the right to extend the agreement up to a total of sixty months if mutually agreeable. Bidders are instructed to submit their sealed bids by 9:00 a.m. on November 17, 2025, to the office of the Benton County Chancery Clerk or by mail to the specified address in Ashland, MS. The evaluation process emphasizes price per ton, with additional consideration given to travel time and fuel costs, and bids will be assessed separately for each district, including the sheriff’s and sanitation departments. The procurement is governed by Mississippi’s Public Purchase Laws, with no federal FAR clauses incorporated. The county retains broad discretion to reject any or all bids, waive formalities, and award contracts based on the best interest of the county. The contract is requirements-based, meaning quantities are not guaranteed and will be ordered as needed, with deliveries made FOB at the supplier’s pit or any designated point within Benton County. No specific technical specifications, packaging, marking, or quality standards are detailed in the documents, and there are no explicit representations or certifications required from bidders regarding business size, socioeconomic status, or security clearances. The process emphasizes transparency through publication in the local newspaper and adherence to state procurement laws, with the contract’s primary focus on providing materials efficiently and cost-effectively across the county’s districts.