ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: Three (3) Buses & Two (2) Vans for Coast Transit Authority NOTICE is hereby given that the Coast Transit Authority will receive unpriced proposals for prequalification until 10:00 AM on May 8, 2026, to furnish the Coast Transit Authority's requirements for the following: Three (3) Buses & Two (2) Vans. Copies of the bid package are available for free download at www.coasttransitbids.com. Documents must be downloaded through the website to be on the official plan holders list. For questions regarding website accessibility or obtaining bid documents, please contact PH Bidding Group at 662-407-0195 or via email at bids@phbidding.com. Unpriced proposals shall be submitted through the bid site. Responses will be reviewed, and vendors meeting the requirements in the bid package will be invited to participate in the online reverse auction, which will be held on May 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Pricing will only be received by approved bidders through the online reverse auction. Bid preparation will be in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders bound in the Documents. The Coast Transit Authority reserves the right to waive irregularities and to reject any and/or all bids. Minority and women's business enterprises are solicited to bid on this contract as prime bidders and are encouraged to make inquiries regarding potential subcontracting opportunities and equipment, material, and/or supply needs. Any contract or contracts awarded under this invitation for bids are expected to be funded in whole by the Coast Transit Authority. This procurement will be subject to the provisions of Section 31-7-13 of the Mississippi Code of 1972. MICHAEL J. RESO, Executive Director COAST TRANSIT AUTHORITY ___________________________________ PUBLISH: April 22, 2026 and April 29, 2026 IPL0333079 Apr 22,29 2026