113-20250717103138 DCBS.pdf

This is a Notice to Bidders issued by the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors for a bid to purchase and install security cameras and audio monitoring equipment for the DeSoto County Adult Detention Center. The bid (File No. 25-220-002) will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 07, 2025, with both in-person and electronic submission options available through Central Bidding. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Releasing Center located at 3423 Industrial Dr. in Hernando, Mississippi. Bidders must comply with state of Mississippi bidding procedures and licensing requirements, with specifications available on the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors website and procurement office.

The bid requires a Certified Check or Bid Bond for 5% of the total bid amount, payable to DeSoto County, with the awarded bidder required to provide a Performance and Payment Bond within ten days of award for 100% of the total bid amount. Preference will be given to resident contractors, and non-resident contractors must disclose their state's current preference laws. Bids submitted in excess of $50,000 must include a Certificate of Responsibility, and bidders must secure a Certificate of Responsibility from the State Board of Public Contractors. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any and all bids, waive informalities, and amend specifications as necessary.