1555-20260820144943 TWL

The City of Tupelo, Mississippi is requesting sealed or electronic bids for construction of the Tupelo Water & Light CSA Renovations project (Bid #2026-036WL), with bids due September 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Tupelo City Hall, 71 East Troy Street, 1st Floor Purchasing Office. The City grants preference to resident contractors and will apply reciprocal preference treatment to nonresident bidders from states with similar local contractor preference laws; Minority and Woman Owned Business Enterprises are actively solicited as prime contractors and for subcontracting opportunities.

The scope encompasses renovation of a 7,423 square foot single-story building, including new site work with storm drainage and sidewalk installation, new front entry canopy, new exterior walls and finish materials on the front facade, new roof covering over the front entry lobby, new gutters and downspouts, exterior painting, and interior finishes including plumbing, mechanical, lighting, and electrical work.

Bids in excess of $50,000 must include the contractor's current certificate of responsibility number or a statement indicating the bid does not exceed $50,000. Each bid must be accompanied by a satisfactory bid bond executed by the bidder and an accepted surety, certified check, or bank draft payable to the City of Tupelo equal to five percent of the total bid amount. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at the Tupelo City Council Chambers on the second floor following the 2:00 p.m. deadline. Bid documents are available through Plan House Printing and Graphics at tupelomsbids.com and can be examined at Tupelo City Hall or at ArchitectureSouth, P.A. Questions regarding bid documents should be directed to ArchitectureSouth at 662-844-5843 or lthompson@architecturesouth.com. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids or waive informalities and may hold bids for up to 90 days from the opening date prior to contract award.