165-20250522160657 Walthall

Walthall County, Mississippi is seeking sealed and electronic bid proposals for the construction of a new District Four Fire Station/Voting Place, which was destroyed by a tornado on March 15, 2025. The procurement is being managed by the Walthall County Board of Supervisors, with bid specifications available from the County Purchase Clerk. Vendors must submit initial proposals by 10:00 am on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, either through sealed envelopes or electronically via www.centralbidding.com. The bidding process will include an initial proposal review, followed by an electronic reverse auction scheduled for Monday, June 30, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The county will evaluate bids based on a lowest and best bid determination, considering factors such as delivery date, service quality, previous performance, buy-back options, transportation costs, and warranty. The Board of Supervisors plans to officially award the contract at their meeting on Monday, July 7, 2025, with a unique "anti-sniping" auction feature that automatically extends bidding by five minutes if a bid is placed in the final five minutes.

The bid solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors capable of constructing a fire station and voting place facility. Payment for the project will be processed after the first Monday of the month following delivery, contingent upon delivery occurring on or before the 25th of that month. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documentation, the project involves reconstructing a critical county infrastructure facility destroyed by a natural disaster. The bid was unanimously approved by all five county supervisors: Roger Ginn, Sherman Smith, Doug Popwell, Byran Martin, and Billy Bridges. Potential bidders should carefully review all specifications and be prepared to demonstrate technical capabilities, previous construction experience, and the ability to complete the project within the specified timeline and quality standards.