Notice is hereby given that the Jackson County Board of Supervisors will receive unpriced proposals to prequalify vendors for Mowers, Diesel Drive Utility Vehicles, and Debris Blower no later than 1:00 p.m. November 17, 2026. Specifications may be obtained by visiting www.jacksoncoplans.com or the Purchasing Department at 2915 Canty Street, Suite D, Pascagoula, Mississippi 39567. Electronic submittals may be made at www.jacksoncoplans.com. For any questions relating to the electronic submittal or reverse auction process, please call PH Bidding Group at 662-407-0195. UNPRICED PROPOSALS TO PREQUALIFY FORMOWERS, DIESEL DRIVE UTILITY VEHICLES, AND DEBRIS BLOWERDue November 17, 2026, no later than 1:00 P.M. BIDDING WILL BE BY ELECTRONIC REVERSE AUCTION ON DECEMBER 2, 2026, AT 1:00 P.M. All proposals may be submitted electronically FREE at www.jacksoncoplans.com no later than November 17, 2026, before accepting time listed above.Submissions will be evaluated and vendors submitting responsible and responsive proposals will be invited to participate in the Electronic Reverse Auction. The Jackson County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to extend the auction date if necessary to complete the pre-qualification process. Bidding will be held by Electronic Reverse Auction on December 2, 2026, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at www.jacksoncoplans.com.It shall be incumbent upon each bidder to understand the specifications as listed herein, and to obtain clarifications as necessary. It is not the intent of the specifications to limit the bidding to any make or manufacture of equipment or items of commodity, but rather to select such equipment and or commodities to fill a specific need and perform a specific task to the satisfaction of Jackson County. Any reference to name brand equipment or commodities is intended to establish standards only and bids submitted on equipment and commodities equal thereto shall be received and considered.Each Vendor/Contractor shall be required to ensure delivery and receipt of its sealed and or/electronic proposal by the agency prior to the date and time of the bid opening. Late or incomplete proposals will not be considered. Modifications will not be considered after the closing date and time.The Board of Supervisors expressly reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals or any part of any or all bids and waive any informalities. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND OFFICIAL SEAL OF OFFICE, THIS 19th DAY OF OCTOBER 2026. ____________________________________JOSH ELDRIDGE, CLERK OF THE BOARDP O BOX 998PASCAGOULA, MS 39568 PUBLICATION DATES October 18 and October 25, 2026 RFP RESPONSE DEADLINE (TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS) November 17, 2026EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS November 17, 2026REVERSE AUCTION December 2, 2026