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The Rankin County Board of Supervisors in Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for a general construction contract involving clearing and grubbing operations between Cleary Road and Old Highway 49. The scope of work encompasses clearing, grubbing, mulching, permanent grassing, erosion control implementation, and related site preparation activities, with a contract duration of 240 consecutive calendar days. Prospective bidders must be qualified under Mississippi State Law, possess a Certificate of Responsibility issued by the Mississippi State Board of Public Contractors, and maintain a valid Mississippi Contractors License number. Bid security equal to 5% of the total bid amount must accompany each proposal, and liquidated damages of $500 per calendar day will be assessed for work extending beyond the scheduled completion date. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on March 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Rankin County Board of Supervisors office located at 211 E. Government Street, Suite A, Brandon, Mississippi 39042. Sealed bids in duplicate must be received by 10:00 a.m. on April 10, 2026, at the same location, and prospective bidders may not withdraw proposals within 60 days after the bid opening date. Official drawings and specifications are available for download from Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com or examination at the Rankin County office or Benchmark Engineering & Surveying, LLC, with hard copies available for $150 (non-refundable).

The Rankin County Board of Supervisors actively solicits bids from Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprises for both prime contractor and subcontracting opportunities, demonstrating a commitment to inclusive procurement practices. The county reserves the right to waive irregularities, accept any bid deemed in its best interest, or reject any or all bids at its discretion. No specific incumbent vendor or current contractor information is identified in this procurement, and no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are specified in the scope of work. The county operates as an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diverse participation in the bidding process. While no explicit budget range is provided in the advertisement, the 5% bid security requirement and 240-day contract timeline suggest a substantial construction project. The advertisement was published on March 11 and March 18, 2026, with the opportunity posted on April 3, 2026.