PEER concluded that Jackson County personnel made a good-faith attempt to purchase a garbage truck in accordance with the letter and intent of state purchasing laws. With the exception of improperly developed bid specifications for the twenty-five cubic yard hi-compaction rear loading refuse collection body, Jackson County personnel’s actions in this matter met the statutory requirements.
Subsequent to the preparation of this report, the Jackson County Board of Supervisors voted to conduct a cost analysis to determine whether the county should once again contract with a private firm for the collection of county garbage.
For a paper copy of this report, contact PEER by telephone at 601-359-1226 or by e-mail at reports@peer.ms.gov.