NOTICE AND INVITATION TO SUBMIT SEALED BIDS

Buyer - Simpson County Board of Supervisors

Date of Bid: Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Time of Bid: 10:00 a.m.

Location: Meeting room of the Simpson County Board of Supervisors in the Simpson County Chancery Building at 111 West Pine Ave., Mendenhall, Mississippi.

AT THE ABOVE DATE AND TIME, SEALED BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR:

Two 2016 New Backhoe / Loaders, Lease Purchase Financing Option and Guaranteed Buyback. (Detailed specifications and bid forms may be obtained from the Simpson County Purchase Clerk’s Office.)

The officials of the county reserve the right to accept the bid they deem is in the best interest of the county. The buyer will be the final authority in determining compliance with the specifications. Questions concerning the technical specifications may be directed to:

Purchase Clerk: Regina Evans Phone Number: 601-847-1418

E-mail: Fax Number 601-847-7004

Bids shall be sealed and the outside envelope shall be clearly marked “Backhoe/Loader and/or Lease Purchase Financing”, as appropriate, along with the date and time of the bid opening. The award will be made to the lowest and best responsible bidder meeting the requirements of the specifications in accordance with Section 31-7-13, Miss. Code of 1972, Ann. The buyer will not be responsible for bids opened in error, which are incorrectly or inadequately marked.

The buyer reserves the right to reject any and all bids with or without cause.

No bid may be withdrawn for a period of thirty (30) days. Bid price shall be valid for 6 months after bid acceptance. All documents and bid forms required by the specifications shall be submitted in the original bids. No additions or modifications will be allowed after the bids are opened.

Specifications are on file in the offices of the Simpson County Purchase Clerk and Chancery Clerk.

Return Bids to:

Simpson County Board of Supervisors

Mail: P.O. Box 308 Physical: Simpson County Chancery Bldg.

Mendenhall, MS 39114 111 West Pine Ave.

Mendenhall, MS 39114

(Publish 2 times: August 4, 2016 and August 11, 2016)