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The Lauderdale County Board of Supervisors in Mississippi is conducting a competitive sealed bid procurement for multiple on-call service contracts with a two-year term running from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2028. This solicitation encompasses eight service categories: Electrical Services (BID #4025), Plumbing Services (BID #4026), AC/Heating/Refrigeration Services (BID #4027), and five separate Janitorial/Cleaning Services contracts covering the Government Complex (BID #4028), Public Safety Building (BID #4029), Department of Human Services (BID #4030), Multiple Buildings at three locations (BID #4031), and Emergency Services (BID #4032). For the electrical services component, the County seeks qualified contractors to provide comprehensive on-call electrical maintenance and installation at various County facilities including offices, libraries, community centers, detention facilities, public health facilities, and public safety/emergency facilities, with services encompassing circuit additions, panel replacements, dedicated line and ground installations, critical power system installation and troubleshooting, motor replacements, and general electrical work as directed by the County Maintenance Director. Electricians must submit pricing for standard and overtime hourly rates for both master electricians and helpers, along with a materials markup percentage from dealer invoice cost, with written estimates required for work exceeding $1,500 on a "Not to Exceed" basis with five-day response time. Minimum qualifications for electrical contractors include five or more years of verified industry experience, current Mississippi/Alabama commercial business licenses, Meridian business privilege license if applicable, 24/7 availability, location within 40 miles of Meridian with two-hour emergency response capability, and a staffing requirement of at least one Licensed Master Electrician, one Licensed Journeyman Electrician, and two Electrician Helpers, each with a minimum one-year tenure. Insurance requirements mandate $1,000,000 general liability per occurrence with $2,000,000 aggregate, $1,000,000 commercial auto liability, $1,000,000 workers' compensation, and $2,000,000 umbrella coverage, with Lauderdale County named as additional insured. Sealed bids must be received by 9:00 a.m. CDT on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the Lauderdale County Purchasing Department, 2600 Courthouse Blvd, 2nd Floor, Meridian, MS 39301, with submission options available electronically via Central Bidding at www.centralbidding.com or by mail, courier, or hand delivery during regular business hours; all questions must be submitted in writing by 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, and bid opening will occur after the deadline with company names publicly announced. The County will evaluate all bids based on price and other relevant factors pursuant to Section 31-7-13, Mississippi Code of 1972, as amended, to select the most qualified vendor.

The solicitation documents do not identify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting responses to particular types of organizations, such as disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or women-owned businesses, indicating the procurement is open to qualified vendors meeting the stated technical and insurance requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the available documentation. The County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, waive informalities, cancel contracts with 10 days' notice for cause or 30 days' notice without cause, and select the bid that best meets its needs; no vendor may withdraw a bid within thirty days after bid opening without County consent. Bids received after the stated deadline will not be accepted and no extensions will be granted except by formal written addendum. Invoices are payable within twenty days of receipt or service completion. Specific budget ranges or award values for the electrical services contract or other service categories are not disclosed in the available procurement documents.