46-20250224132904 rcsd

The Rankin County School District (RCSD) is soliciting sealed bids for an artificial turf replacement project at Northwest Rankin High School's football stadium, located at 5805 MS Highway 25/Lakeland Drive in Flowood, Mississippi. Bid Number 25-10 requires bidders to submit duplicate proposals with a 5% bid security in the form of a certified check or bid bond, with all bids over $50,000 required to comply with Mississippi Code Sections 31-3-15 and 31-3-21. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the stadium, and sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM on March 27, 2025, at 1220 Apple Park Place, Brandon, MS 39042. Electronic bids are also accepted through www.rcsdplans.com, and bid documents can be purchased via paper copy or digital CD on the same website. The project is being overseen by JH&H Architects, Planners, Interiors PA, and the owner reserves the right to waive irregularities, reject any and all bids, and postpone decisions for up to 30 days.

While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, bidders must meet Mississippi state contractor regulations for projects exceeding $50,000. The advertisement indicates the project will be published on February 26 and March 5, 2025, suggesting broad competitive bidding. No incumbent vendors or specific integration requirements are noted in the available documents. Although a precise budget range is not specified, the comprehensive nature of an artificial turf replacement project at a high school football stadium suggests a potentially significant capital investment. Interested contractors should carefully review the full bid documentation and ensure compliance with all state and local procurement regulations, particularly the referenced Mississippi Code sections governing contractor qualifications and bid submissions.