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The Hattiesburg Public School District in Mississippi is soliciting sealed bids for three separate construction projects to be completed across their district infrastructure. The first project, District-Wide Improvements Projects Phase II (BID #26-010), is due by 10:00 a.m. on February 2, 2026. The second project involves Hattiesburg High School Athletic Lighting Improvements (BID #26-011), with bids due by 10:30 a.m. on the same date. The third project focuses on N.R. Burger Middle School and S.T.E.A.M. Academy Weight Room Conversion (BID #26-012), with bids due by 11:00 a.m. on February 2, 2026. All bids must be submitted to the Board Room at 301 Mamie Street, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39401. Bidders are required to complete all bid forms legibly in ink, submit sealed proposals marked with their project title and Certificate of Responsibility number, and cannot withdraw bids for 45 days after submission. Contractors must be licensed by the State of Mississippi and provide bid security equal to 5 percent of the bid amount in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, or bid bond from a Mississippi-licensed company.

Bidders must hold a valid Mississippi Certificate of Responsibility, with special requirements for bids exceeding $50,000. The successful contractors will be required to furnish payment and performance bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract amount from a Mississippi-licensed company. The district reserves the right to award contracts to the lowest qualified bidder or the bidder deemed most suitable, which may not necessarily be the lowest bid. The owner retains the ability to reject any or all bids, waive informalities, and accept alternates in any order or combination. Liquidated damages are set at $500 per day for project overruns. Contract completion times will be specified by the bidder, with estimated completion days considered in the final selection process. Plans and specifications can be obtained through Plan House Printing in Hattiesburg or electronically at https://www.mccleskeyplans.com/. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the multiple project scopes suggest significant investment in district infrastructure improvements.