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The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors is seeking sealed bids for the Construction & Renovation of the DeSoto County Crisis Center, identified as Bid File No. 25-151-006. This is a re-bid opportunity for comprehensive construction and renovation services for a local crisis center facility. Bids will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 8, 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 and download bid packages from Central Bidding for a specified fee. Prospective contractors are required to secure a Certificate of Responsibility from the State Board of Public Contractors, demonstrating their qualification and capability to complete the project. Each bid must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Bid Bond representing 5% of the total bid amount, and the winning bidder will be expected to provide Performance and Payment Bonds.

The procurement opportunity appears to have a preference for resident Mississippi contractors, aligning with state procurement regulations. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed, the bid requires compliance with Mississippi state laws governing public contracting. Bidders must demonstrate professional competence and financial stability through the Certificate of Responsibility requirement. The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may waive informalities in the bidding process. Retainage will be held from each invoice and paid upon final project acceptance. The bid was officially signed by Misty Heffner, Chancery Clerk, on July 7, 2025, and is scheduled for publication in the DeSoto Times Tribune on July 10 and July 17, 2025. While the exact budget range is not specified, the requirement for a 5% bid bond suggests a substantial project investment for the crisis center construction and renovation.