1741-25-R-IFBD-00006-V02

The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for perimeter fence construction at the State Emergency Logistics Operations Center (SELOC) located in Byram, Mississippi. The project involves installing approximately 650 linear feet of 6-foot height metal fence, specifically Centurion Spartan Ornamental Iron Fence, which includes two 28-foot cantilever slide gates, one 30-foot cantilever slide gate, one 3-foot personnel gate, and two gate automation systems. Bidders must have been in business providing similar services for at least 5 years and possess a current Certificate of Responsibility from the Mississippi State Board of Contractors. The procurement will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation criteria focusing on compliance with bid requirements, meeting minimum qualifications, and overall pricing. Key dates include a mandatory site visit scheduled for May 22, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST, with bid submissions due by June 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM CST, and an anticipated Notice of Award on June 25, 2025.

The contract has a budget constraint where bids over $100,000 will be considered non-responsive, and the initial contract is expected to begin approximately one month after execution with a one-year duration. MEMA reserves the right to renew the contract in 3-month periods. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, automobile liability, and workers' compensation with specified minimum coverage amounts. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, bidders must be registered with the Mississippi Secretary of State and comply with state regulations. The project requires contractors to adhere to specific bidding and contracting requirements, with the successful vendor expected to integrate their fencing and gate automation systems with the existing SELOC infrastructure. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the procurement indicates a project scope that suggests a substantial investment in securing the emergency logistics facility.