110-20250926092350 HPS

The Hattiesburg Public School District is seeking proposals for a Middle School Weight Room improvement project (Bid #26-008) targeting N.R. Burger Middle School and STEAM Academy. The procurement involves comprehensive fitness equipment procurement, including 4 eight-post rack systems, 8 power bars, 50 45lb competition bumper plates, and 1,500 sq ft of turf flooring from specific brands like Williams Strength and Midwest Power. The project requires contractors to provide comprehensive staff and student training, ongoing equipment maintenance, and semi-annual inspections, with all work to be implemented by November 30, 2025. Evaluation criteria will assess proposals based on four key components: Experience and Qualifications (20%), Price (20%), Project Approach (40%), and Project Schedule (20%). Critical procurement dates include a mandatory facility walkthrough on October 3, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., and bid opening on October 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. CST, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest and best bidder according to Mississippi Code Ann. 31-7-13.

The procurement does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must provide substantial insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in commercial general liability and workers' compensation insurance. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the district will provide tax-exemption certificates for applicable purchases. The bid documents do not specify a precise budget range, but the comprehensive equipment specifications suggest a significant capital investment in modernizing school athletic facilities. Prospective bidders must submit firm pricing that includes all taxes and meet the district's rigorous qualifications for equipment quality, installation, training, and long-term maintenance support.