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The Rankin County School District is soliciting sealed bids for the Brandon High School Track & Pisgah High School Baseball Lighting Project (Bid Number 25-11), a procurement focused on athletic facility lighting installations. The project will involve comprehensive lighting systems for two high school athletic venues, with all bids due by 2:00 P.M. CST on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the district's office in Brandon, Mississippi. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 31, 2025, at 8:00am CST at Brandon High School Track, which all potential bidders must attend. Bid documents are available through www.rcsdplans.com, requiring online registration and purchase of non-refundable digital or paper documents. Bidders must submit proposals in duplicate and include a proposal security (certified check or bid bond) of at least 5% of the base bid, with all bids over $50,000 required to comply with Mississippi Code Sections 31-3-15 and 31-3-21.

The project, engineered by The Power Source, PLLC in Ridgeland, Mississippi, does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders cannot withdraw their proposals for 90 days after the closing time, and the Rankin County School District reserves the right to waive irregularities, reject any or all bids, and postpone final decisions for up to 90 days. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the available documentation, the requirement for a 5% bid bond suggests a substantial project investment. The procurement is open to qualified contractors capable of executing complex athletic lighting infrastructure, with the district seeking comprehensive solutions that meet their specific facility enhancement needs. The project will be published for bid solicitation on March 19, 2025, and March 26, 2025, providing potential vendors ample opportunity to prepare and submit comprehensive proposals.