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The Aberdeen School District in Marion County, Mississippi, is soliciting sealed bids for surveillance camera upgrades at Aberdeen High School and Shivers Middle/Elementary School. This procurement opportunity involves the installation of new surveillance systems across two educational facilities, with a focus on enhancing security infrastructure. Bidders must submit proposals in duplicate by Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., either directly to the district office at 1100 West Commerce Street or electronically through www.jbhmplans.com. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the district's central office, where potential contractors can gather additional information. Bid documents must be purchased as complete sets from JBHM Architects, P.A., and are non-refundable. Proposing contractors must include proposal security in the form of a certified check or bid bond equal to at least five percent of the base bid, with specific requirements for bids exceeding $50,000.00 involving compliance with the Mississippi Contractors Act of 1985.

Prime contractors and subcontractors must obtain a Certificate of Responsibility from the State Board of Contractors for bids exceeding $50,000.00, and all bids over $5,000.00 require certified checks or bid bonds with appropriate Power of Attorney documentation. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, the bid requires standard compliance with state contracting regulations. The project will be overseen by JBHM Architects, P.A., located in Columbus, Mississippi, with contact information available at (662) 329-4883. Bids cannot be withdrawn for forty-five days following the scheduled closing time, and the Aberdeen School District reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive informalities. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the requirement for proposal security and the comprehensive bidding process suggests a significant investment in upgrading surveillance infrastructure across the two school facilities.