Sole Source Notice for 2025 New Oxbo BH100 Bean/Pea Harvesters

Alcorn State University is seeking to purchase four 2025 Oxbo BH100 Bean/Pea Harvesters as a sole source purchase. The equipment provides a single operator with the capability to harvest up to 60 bushels per hour of high-quality fresh peas. The university has determined that Tri-County Equipment Sales & Service Inc is the exclusive authorized dealer for Oxbo's BH100 and CP100 models in Mississippi and the surrounding region. The estimated cost of each unit is $65,500.00, which is considered reasonable based on recent market prices. • The purchase is for four 2025 Oxbo BH100 Bean/Pea Harvesters • The equipment is unique in its ability to harvest up to 60 bushels per hour of high-quality fresh peas • Tri-County Equipment Sales & Service Inc is the only vendor that currently has the pea harvester BH100 • The estimated cost of each unit is $65,500.00 • The purchase is considered a sole source procurement because no other vendors can provide the required equipment