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Lee County Board of Supervisors is soliciting sealed bids for the Lee County Adult Detention Center—Phase II construction project in multiple bid packages across cast-in-place concrete, precast concrete, masonry, structural steel, roofing, detention/security equipment, laundry and food service equipment, fire suppression, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work, with five separate bid openings scheduled between October 8 and October 13, 2026.

All prime and subcontractors submitting bids exceeding $50,000 must provide a current Certificate of Responsibility with the bid envelope or as an electronic attachment. Bid security equal to at least five percent of the base bid—in the form of a certified check or bid bond—is required at submission. A 100% Performance-Payment Bond issued by a surety company authorized to do business in Mississippi is required within ten days of award notification. Bids remain firm for forty-five days after opening.

The pre-bid conference, styled as a bid fair, is scheduled for September 10, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. CST at Century Construction Group—Tupelo Office (705 Robert E. Lee Drive, Tupelo, MS 38801), with lunch provided. Attendees must register via email to lbyars@centurycg.com. Bid documents are available through www.pryormorrowplans.com and are non-refundable; planholders must register online to access documents. The project manual consists of complete sets (Volumes I–IV Drawings and Volumes I & II Project Manual) with no partial sets issued. Bid preparation must comply with Section 00 21 13—Instructions to Bidders. Electronic bid submission is available to selected bidders. Bid openings will take place at the CDF of Tupelo board room (398 E. Main St., Tupelo, MS 38804) and the County Board of Supervisors Board Room (300 West Main Street, Tupelo, MS 38804). The owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities.