16-20250508120953 Meridian

The City of Meridian, Mississippi, located in Lauderdale County, is seeking sealed bids for the Highland Park Dentzel Carousel House Restoration, Repairs & Renovations project. The procurement is a comprehensive restoration initiative for a building designated as a Mississippi Landmark, located at 1802 Carousel Dr. in Meridian. The project requires strict adherence to the Mississippi Antiquities Act Law and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the treatment of Historic Properties, with architectural services being provided by Architecture, PLLC & Hollomon Architects, PA. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Carousel House in Highland Park, and attendance is required for bid participation. Sealed bids will be received on the 3rd-floor Assembly Room of Meridian City Hall until 2:00 PM on May 22, 2025. The bid documents will be available via a download link sent by email to the architect, with the bid being advertised on April 23, 2025, and April 30, 2025. The City of Meridian reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.

While specific set-aside designations or restrictions are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in historic preservation and restoration work. The project requires specialized knowledge of architectural restoration techniques applicable to landmark buildings. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the bid notice, and there are no explicit details about existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements. Similarly, no specific budget or funding sources are disclosed in the bid documents. Prospective bidders should carefully review the full bid documentation to understand the complete scope of work, technical specifications, and any potential qualification requirements for participating in this historic preservation project.