113-20250529112510 Desoto

The Desoto County Board of Supervisors and Desoto County Convention and Visitor's Bureau are seeking bids for the Landers Center Convention Center Expansion, specifically Bid Package 03, located at 4560 Venture Drive in Southaven, Mississippi. The procurement involves comprehensive construction services including structural foundations, site demolition, pre-faced concrete unit masonry, structural steel, and site utilities. Montgomery Martin Contractors, LLC will serve as the construction manager, with AERC, PLLC as the architect. Sealed bids will be received until 4:00 PM local time on July 1, 2025, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for June 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Bidders must provide a security deposit in the form of a bid bond or certified check for at least 5% of the total bid amount, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible, and qualified bidder. The owner reserves the right to waive irregularities, reject bids, or postpone the final decision for up to 60 calendar days, and all bids will remain irrevocable for 60 calendar days after submission.

Bidders must comply with the Mississippi Contractors Act of 1985 by securing a Certificate of Responsibility from the State Board of Contractors, with all bids over $50,000 subject to this requirement. Out-of-state contractors must include a copy of their state's Bid Preference Law. Potential bidders can download official bid documents from the Desoto County Procurement Website or Central Bidding, with electronic bids also submittable online. Bidders are required to submit their offer in duplicate, including a flash drive with bid documents. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project suggests a significant infrastructure investment. No specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are mentioned in the documentation. The project represents a substantial expansion of the Landers Center Convention Center, indicating potential economic development and infrastructure enhancement for Desoto County.