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The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors has issued a procurement opportunity for the purchase and installation of security cameras and audio monitoring equipment for the DeSoto County Adult Detention Center, with bid file number 25-220-002. The contract requires bidders to provide comprehensive security technology solutions for the detention facility, with specific focus on camera and audio monitoring systems. Interested vendors must submit bids electronically or in-person through Central Bidding by 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Releasing Center located at 3423 Industrial Drive in Hernando, Mississippi. Bidders must comply with Mississippi state bidding procedures, including providing a Certified Check or Bid Bond for 5% of the total bid amount, and must possess appropriate licensing and contracting credentials.

The procurement opportunity includes specific requirements for contractor qualifications, with preference given to resident contractors and mandatory disclosure of state preference laws for non-resident bidders. Contractors submitting bids over $50,000 must obtain a Certificate of Responsibility from the State Board of Public Contractors. The awarded vendor will be required to provide a Performance and Payment Bond covering 100% of the total bid amount within ten days of contract award. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the bid's complexity and security infrastructure requirements suggest a potentially significant investment in detention center technology. The DeSoto County Board of Supervisors retains the right to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, and amend specifications as necessary, providing flexibility in the procurement process.