13444-20240617132858 Jonestown C

Summary of State and Local Contracting Opportunity:

This is a Request for Bids (RFB) issued by the Town of Jonestown Mayor and Board of Aldermen in Coahoma County, Mississippi. The RFB seeks sealed bids for the rehabilitation of one existing home and the reconstruction of two homes through the Mississippi Home Corporation's HOME grant program. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on July 2, 2024, at which time contractors must submit a Contractor's Certification Form to be eligible to bid. All bids must be submitted by July 22, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. and will be publicly opened and read aloud. The project is subject to Section 3 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1968, requiring the owner and contractors to provide employment opportunities to lower-income residents of the project area.

The Town of Jonestown is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women-owned and minority-owned businesses to bid, indicating potential set-aside opportunities. No information is provided about any incumbent contractors or the current contracting environment. The RFB does not specify any award values or budget ranges, but states that the project is being funded through the Mississippi Home Corporation's HOME grant program.