112-20250508113022 Desoto

The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors is soliciting bids for the Construction & Renovation of the DeSoto County Crisis Center, identified as Bid File No. 25-151-004. The procurement opportunity seeks a qualified contractor to complete comprehensive construction and renovation services for the county's crisis center facility. Sealed bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, with submission options including in-person delivery and electronic submission through www.centralbidding.com. Bidders must obtain bid specifications from the DeSoto County Board of Supervisors website or the Office of Procurement, with bid packages available for download through Central Bidding for a fee. Contractors must possess a Certificate of Responsibility for bids exceeding $50,000 and submit a Certified Check or Bid Bond equaling 5% of the total bid amount. Evaluation criteria include compliance with Mississippi state bidding laws, contractor qualifications, and the ability to provide a Performance and Payment Bond equal to 100% of the total bid amount within 10 days of award.

The procurement opportunity includes several key restrictions and preferences, with priority given to resident contractors. Nonresident contractors must attach their state's current preference law documentation. Mississippi state regulations will govern bidding procedures, and the Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities. Retainage may be held from each invoice in accordance with Mississippi Code and will be paid upon final project acceptance. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the requirement for a 5% bid bond and 100% performance bond suggests a substantial project investment. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned. The contract appears to be open to qualified contractors meeting the state's bidding requirements, with a focus on local and state-based businesses.