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The Jackson Municipal Airport Authority (JMAA) is seeking sealed bids for the Runway 16L/34R Safety Area Improvements project at the Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (Project No. CIP 008-23). The procurement involves grading areas to improve drainage of runway and taxiway safety areas' surfaces and conducting minor repairs to stormwater infrastructure. Bidders must possess a Mississippi Certificate of Responsibility and submit comprehensive project documentation through www.jmaabids.com. Bids will be accepted electronically, by mail, or hand delivery until 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, with a formal bid opening scheduled for Tuesday, June 13, 2025. A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference is planned for Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. CST in the Staff Conference Room of the Main Terminal Building. JMAA will evaluate and award the contract to the lowest successful bidder based on specific criteria outlined in the bid packet, with bidders required to provide detailed company information and project-specific identifications.

The solicitation includes a Disadvantage Business Enterprises (DBE) participation goal of 17.91%, indicating a commitment to supporting minority and small business participation. This requirement suggests that bidders should demonstrate strategies for meeting or exceeding the DBE involvement percentage. The procurement covers Hinds County and the City of Jackson, Mississippi, with all project documents available at https://jmaabids.com. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the runway safety area improvements suggests a significant infrastructure investment. The project will involve technical expertise in airport infrastructure, grading, drainage systems, and stormwater management. Potential bidders should be prepared to showcase their capabilities in airport-specific construction and renovation work, with a particular focus on safety area improvements and infrastructure resilience.