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The state and local contract opportunity is a procurement by the Franklin County School District in Meadville, Mississippi, seeking bids for the Upper & Lower Elementary Toilet Renovation project. The procurement is open to licensed contractors capable of completing comprehensive toilet renovations at a single school site. Bidders must submit sealed bids by July 3, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. to the Franklin County School District office, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for June 17, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. All bidders are required to provide a bid security of 5% of their total bid amount and must be properly licensed in their respective trades. The project has a defined timeline, with the successful bidder expected to begin work upon receiving the Notice to Proceed and must achieve Substantial Completion by January 5, 2026. Bid documents can be obtained after May 27, 2025, by registering at www.dalebaileyplans.com, with documents available in both paper and digital CD formats.

The procurement does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bid documents will be provided by Dale | Bailey Architects, located in Jackson, Mississippi, and are non-refundable. The school district reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive informalities and irregularities in the bidding process. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the project involves renovating existing toilet facilities at an elementary school. The procurement is funded directly by the School District, suggesting a public infrastructure improvement initiative. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with licensing, security, and submission requirements to be considered for this renovation project.