11016-20250113125013 Meridian

The City of Meridian, Mississippi, located in Lauderdale County, is seeking unpriced technical proposals for a Clarifying Settling Aid procurement, identified as Bid #25-10. This procurement will follow a two-step process, with unpriced technical proposals due on February 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central time, followed by a reverse auction for qualified bidders on February 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM Central time. Potential vendors must submit their technical proposals electronically through www.meridianmsprojects.com, with pricing to be determined exclusively through the online reverse auction process. Technical proposals will be evaluated to pre-qualify vendors, who will then receive detailed instructions for the subsequent pricing phase. Interested parties can obtain bid documents from the specified website and direct technical questions to Brandon Bridges, Purchasing Agent, at (601) 485-1940 or brandonbridges@meridianms.org, while process-related inquiries should be directed to PH Bidding Group at 662-407-0195 or cory@phbidding.com.

The procurement documents do not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. The City of Meridian reserves the right to extend the auction date to complete the pre-qualification process, suggesting flexibility in the procurement timeline. While specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the provided materials, the comprehensive two-step procurement process indicates a structured and competitive approach to vendor selection. The reverse auction mechanism suggests the city is seeking cost-effective solutions for the Clarifying Settling Aid project, with an emphasis on technical capability and competitive pricing. Vendors should be prepared to demonstrate technical proficiency and competitive pricing strategies to be considered for this municipal contract opportunity.