Scrap Iron Bid

The Hinds County Board of Supervisors is offering its surplus scrap iron for sale to the highest qualified bidder on a per‑pound basis. The winning bidder must pick up the material from the County’s Central Repair Facility, provide official weigh tickets, and assume all transportation costs. Bids are sealed, submitted in duplicate, and must be received by the deadline. The contract runs for a two‑year period, during which the buyer may purchase any amount of scrap iron the County makes available. • Sale of scrap iron (priced per pound) – no quantity ceiling. • Pickup location: 1140 Central Dr., Raymond, MS 39157; bidder handles all freight and must submit weigh tickets. • Minimum 30 % participation by a minority‑owned business, with at least 20 % of total compensation going to that entity. • Bids due Nov 1 2017 9:59 a.m.; public opening at 10:00 a.m. the same day. • Contract term: 24 months (Nov 1 2017 – Oct 30 2019); payment within 30 days of pickup.