13136-20250214161403 Jones

The state and local contract opportunity is a procurement issued by the Jones County Board of Supervisors in Mississippi for improvements to the Sheriff's Training Center located in Laurel. The project involves furnishing all necessary labor, materials, and equipment for facility upgrades, with architectural and engineering plans prepared by Chas. N. Clark Associates, Ltd. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the project site located at 130 North 12th Avenue, Laurel, Mississippi. Sealed proposals are due by 9:30 a.m. on March 11, 2025, at the Jones County Courthouse. Bidders are required to provide a bid security of 5% of the base bid in the form of a certified check or acceptable bid bond. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder whose qualifications best serve the interests of the Jones County Board of Supervisors. Bid documents, plans, and specifications can be viewed and obtained online at www.clarkengineersprojects.com, and bids must remain valid for 60 days after opening.

The county demonstrates a commitment to inclusive procurement by encouraging participation from small and minority businesses, women's business enterprises, and labor surplus area firms. While specific set-aside percentages are not detailed, the procurement language suggests a preference for diverse vendor participation. No incumbent vendors are mentioned in the available documentation, and there are no explicit restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to the solicitation. The procurement is geographically focused on Jones County, Mississippi, with the primary location being the Sheriff's Training Center. No specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated in the provided documentation. Potential bidders should carefully review the complete bid documents to understand the full scope of work, technical requirements, and submission guidelines for this construction improvement project.