Sole Source:Avoid; Warren County rarely approves—pivot to coops immediately.
Coops:Frequently procures through DFA, NASPO, Sourcewell, and OMNIA; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Warren County, MS rarely uses sole source and there is no recent precedent. Practical note: Expect high friction and scrutiny; pivot to cooperative purchasing to avoid delays.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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Warren County has used cooperative purchasing before; it’s a viable path for quicker awards. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Warren County
Board of Supervisors
Date: Apr 18, 2022Type: Meeting mention
The Board of Supervisors convened to discuss and act on various matters. These included approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the MS Administrative Office of the Courts, approving a Hazard Mitigation Plan, and addressing MEMA Housing Grant Funds related to the March 30, 2022, tornado. The board also authorized a proclamation of local emergency due to severe thunderstorms on April 13, 2022, and approved county firefighters' travel to a conference. Additionally, they approved advertising bids for multiple road projects, accepted a letter for a pile replacement project, and approved progress estimates for several NRCS projects. Other actions included awarding a bid for the NRCS Project-Redbone Creek Bridge Bank Improvements, approving a monthly fixed asset disposition listing, and approving a resolution for a retiring major to retain his sidearm. They also discussed an ordinance for overweight vehicles, approved a petty cash account for Parks & Recreation, and approved advertising for a Purchasing Agent. Furthermore, they approved payment of extra workdays for Election Commissioners, a grant agreement with MDEQ for Solid Waste Assistance, and awarded funds from ARPA for a Summer Internship Program. The board also approved the purchase of property for the Bovina Fire District, reviewed claims dockets and minutes from the Vicksburg Bridge Commission, accepted land settlement reports and homestead applications, and reviewed annual reports of constables. Lastly, they approved resolutions for the purchase of property from Entergy Mississippi, LLC, and for a RAISE grant application.
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting
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The Board of Supervisors convened to discuss various county matters. Key actions included approving a MEMA housing grant report, proclaiming a local emergency due to severe thunderstorms, and approving roll-off dumpsters at Eagle Lake for debris removal. The board also accepted the Circuit Clerk's and Chancery Clerk's 2021 annual financial reports. Additional discussion focused on approving temporary easements and driveway permits, personnel matters for the Road Department, and emergency repairs to Halls Ferry Bridge. The board addressed subdivision variance requests, an interlocal agreement for Riverfront Park maintenance, and resolutions for paying landowners for a new port facility. They also discussed and approved redistricting maps for the Justice Court District and Supervisors District. Other actions included approving payment to MASIT for the county insurance package, accepting the resignation of the Purchasing Agent, and approving the March Docket of Claims and Justice Court Settlements. A public hearing was held regarding a menace property on Culkin Road, which was subsequently declared a menace.
Board Meeting
Date: Sep 19, 2007Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting involved the receipt of sealed proposals for the purchase of $2,500,000 in General Obligation Port Bonds, Series 2007. Bids were received from several firms, with Duncan Williams offering the lowest interest rate. The board approved amending the budget to actual for the fiscal year, a correcting general ledger account entry, and payment of several invoices. Approval was also given for the end-of-fiscal-year claims docket, with one supervisor abstaining from voting on certain claims. The board authorized payment for right-of-way purchase for the Redbone Road Bridge Replacement Project and adopted a resolution directing the sale and award of the General Obligation Port Bonds to Duncan Williams. The meeting was then recessed.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
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