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The Desoto County Board of Supervisors and the Desoto County Convention and Visitor's Bureau are soliciting bids for the Landers Convention Center Expansion Bid Package 05, a building construction project located at 4560 Venture Drive in Southaven, Mississippi. The procurement seeks comprehensive building construction services and related site work, with bidders required to provide a Bid Bond payable to Montgomery Martin Contractors, LLC. Prospective bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for November 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM and submit sealed bids by 3:00 PM local time on December 9, 2025, to the Desoto County Board of Supervisors Administration Building. Bidders must provide a Bid Bond equal to 5 percent of the Base Bid and submit it to the Desoto County Procurement Office at least 30 minutes prior to the bid due date. The project evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsive, responsible, and qualified bidder, with the Owner reserving the right to waive irregularities, reject any or all bids, and postpone action for up to 45 calendar days.

Bidders must possess a valid Certificate of Responsibility from the State Board of Contractors for bids exceeding $50,000, and must be properly licensed at the time of bid submission in compliance with Section 31-3-21 of Mississippi Code. The bidding documents can be downloaded from the Desoto County Procurement Website or Central Bidding, with bids accepted via hand delivery in duplicate with accompanying flash drives or electronically through www.centralbidding.com. The architectural design is being managed by AERC, PLLC, located in Hernando, Mississippi. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, bid offers will remain irrevocable for 60 calendar days after submission. The project appears to be a public infrastructure enhancement focusing on expanding the Landers Convention Center's facilities, with no explicit mentions of set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises.