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Lee County Board of Supervisors is soliciting bids on multiple construction trade packages for the Lee County Adult Detention Center Phase II project in Tupelo, Mississippi, with staggered bid openings from October 8–13, 2026 and a pre-bid conference scheduled for September 10, 2026.

The scope encompasses cast-in-place concrete, precast concrete, masonry, structural steel, general works, roofing, detention and security equipment, laundry and food service equipment, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work across five separate bid packages. Bid documents are available through www.pryormorrowplans.com (non-refundable); all planholders must register with valid email addresses. Electronic bid submission is permitted but not required.

Bid openings are staggered: Bid Opening #1 and #2 both on October 8, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. CST respectively; Bid Opening #3 on October 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CST; and Bid Openings #4 and #5 both on October 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. CST.

All bids must include bid security of at least 5% of the base bid in the form of a certified check or bid bond. Bids must remain firm for 45 days after the scheduled opening time. All bids exceeding fifty thousand dollars must include the contractor's current certificate of responsibility number on the bid envelope exterior, or a statement indicating the bid does not exceed that threshold. A 100% Performance-Payment Bond issued by a Mississippi-authorized surety company is required within 10 days of contract award notification.

The pre-bid conference ("bid fair") will be held in person at Century Construction Group's Tupelo Office, 705 Robert E. Lee Drive, Tupelo, MS 38801 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST on September 10, 2026, with lunch provided. RSVPs for the bid fair should be sent to lbyars@centurycg.com. Questions regarding website registration, online orders, and electronic bidding should be directed to Plan House Printing at (662) 407-0193. The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities.