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The Desoto County Board of Supervisors and Desoto County Convention and Visitors Bureau are soliciting sealed bids for the Landers Convention Center Expansion Bid Package 04, specifically focusing on civil and site work located at 4560 Venture Drive in Southaven, Mississippi. Montgomery Martin Contractors, LLC is managing the bid process for this multiple-contract project involving hardscaping, landscaping, and related amenities. The procurement requires bidders to submit a bid security of 5% of the base bid amount, either as a bid bond or certified check. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM on-site, with a Request for Information and Substitutions deadline of August 4, 2025. Sealed bids are due on August 12, 2025, at 4:00 PM local time, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible, and qualified bidder. The owner reserves the right to waive irregularities or reject all bids at their discretion.

Bidders must be properly licensed under Mississippi law and comply with the Mississippi Contractors Act of 1985, which includes obtaining a Certificate of Responsibility for bids exceeding $50,000. Out-of-state contractors are required to include their State Bid Preference Law documentation with their submission. Bid documents are available electronically through the Desoto County Procurement website and Central Bidding platforms, with electronic bid submissions accepted through these channels. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly mentioned, the procurement appears to be open to qualified contractors meeting the state's licensing and certification requirements. The project involves expansion of the Landers Convention Center, suggesting potential infrastructure improvements and site development work. Although a specific budget range is not provided in the documentation, the comprehensive bid package and requirement for substantial bid security indicate a significant capital investment in the project's civil and site work components.