178-20241101111123 New Albany

The state and local contract opportunity is a public procurement for the "UNION COUNTY INGOMAR PE GYM" project, issued by the Union County School District in New Albany, Mississippi. The procurement is a construction project for which sealed bids will be received at the Office of the County Superintendent of Education on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 2:00 pm, with a public bid opening immediately following. Project plans and specifications are available through Shafer Zahner Zahner's website via online registration. Bidders must submit proposals on the provided "General Construction Bid Form" and include a 5% bid bond, certified check, or cash. All bids exceeding $50,000 require the bidder's Certificate of Responsibility number. The contract will be awarded to the lowest and best bidder, with the owner reserving the right to reject any or all bids. A pre-bid conference is potentially scheduled for November 6, 2024, at 10:00 am, though the specific details have not been confirmed and bidders will be notified by the architect if such a conference is deemed necessary.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention any set-aside designations or restrictions for specific types of enterprises or disadvantaged business enterprises. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors for this project. The procurement appears to be a standard public works construction project for a school gymnasium, funded by the Union County School District, though specific budget ranges or total project values are not disclosed in the available documentation. Bidders are expected to provide a lump-sum base bid with potential alternates and unit costs, suggesting some flexibility in pricing and project scope. The project is located in Union County, specifically in Paden Village, Mississippi, and involves new construction or significant renovation of a physical education facility for the local school district. While precise budget details are not specified, the requirement for a 5% bid bond indicates a project of substantial financial scale.