13557-20241202091110 Tupelo

The City of Tupelo Parks and Recreation/Tupelo Aquatics is seeking sealed bids for a Sound Panel Addition project (Bid #2024-065PR) at the Tupelo Aquatic Center located at 692 North Veterans Boulevard in Tupelo, Mississippi. Bidders are required to submit hard copy bids to the City of Tupelo Tax Office at 71 East Troy Street or electronically through www.tupelomsbids.com by 2:00 PM on Monday, January 13, 2025. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 6, 2025, at 10:30 AM in the facility's multi-purpose room, where potential contractors can review project specifications. All bidders must include a proposal security of 5% of the base bid in the form of a certified check or bid bond, and those bidding on projects exceeding $50,000 must possess a Certificate of Responsibility from the State Board of Contractors. Bid documents are available through JBHM Architects, PA, via www.jbhmplans.com for a non-refundable fee, with project award expected within 45 days of the bid closing date.

The procurement appears open to all qualified contractors who meet the state's licensing requirements, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the documentation. Bidders must comply with the Mississippi Contractors Act of 1985 and demonstrate appropriate professional credentials for sound panel installation work. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the requirement for a 5% bid bond suggests a project of significant monetary value. The contract will be awarded based on the most responsive and responsible bid, with no indication of preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises. Bid documents do not reference existing infrastructure requirements or integration challenges, focusing instead on the addition of sound panels to the Tupelo Aquatics facility. The procurement process allows for both hard copy and electronic bid submissions, providing flexibility for potential contractors while maintaining rigorous submission standards.