13388-20241106141103 Noxubee

Neshoba County, Mississippi, through the Noxubee County Board of Supervisors, is seeking sealed bids for the construction of a 600,000-gallon ground storage tank for the Huber Engineered Woods facility located between Shuqualak and Macon. The procurement is a public works project focusing on tank construction and foundation installation. Bid submissions will be accepted until 10:00 AM on December 16, 2024, at the Noxubee County Courthouse in Macon, with bids to be publicly opened and read at that time. Bidders are required to obtain project plans and proposals from Engineering Plus, Inc. in Meridian, Mississippi, for a non-refundable fee of $50. Each proposal must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond representing 5% of the total bid amount. The award will be made to the lowest and most qualified bidder based on unit prices and quantities specified in the contract documents, with actual work quantities contingent upon available local funding. Evaluation will consider the completeness of the bid, technical qualifications, and compliance with specified requirements.

The solicitation explicitly encourages minority business enterprises to participate and guarantees they will not face discrimination during the bidding process. While no specific set-aside percentages are mentioned, the Board of Supervisors appears committed to promoting diverse contractor participation. The procurement does not specify existing infrastructure requirements or incumbent vendors. The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any and all bids and to waive informalities in the bidding process. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed, the project involves constructing a substantial 600,000-gallon ground storage tank, suggesting a significant capital investment. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate technical capability in tank construction, foundation work, and municipal infrastructure development. Interested contractors must carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the specified bid submission requirements to be considered for this municipal infrastructure project.