46-20251103113104 rcsd

The Rankin County School District is soliciting bids for the McLaurin Elementary Serving Line Improvements project, designated as Bid Number 26-01. The procurement involves construction and improvement work specifically targeting the serving line at McLaurin Elementary School, located at 2693 Star Road in Florence, Mississippi. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 P.M. on December 5, 2025, at the district's office in Brandon, Mississippi. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 18, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at the project site. Bidders must submit proposals in duplicate, either electronically through www.rcsdplans.com or in sealed envelopes with specific marking requirements. All bid proposals must include Proposal Security in the form of a Certified Check or Bid Bond equaling at least five percent of the Base Bid. Bid documents can be purchased through Plan House Printing, with selected plan rooms receiving one complimentary CD.

The procurement appears to be open to qualified contractors, with specific compliance requirements for bids exceeding $50,000 under Sections 31-3-15 and 31-3-21 of the Mississippi Code of 1972. Successful bidders will be required to execute Performance and Payment Bonds within a specified timeframe. Bids cannot be withdrawn for thirty days following the closing time, and the Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities, reject any or all bids, and postpone final decisions for up to thirty days. The project's architectural design is being managed by JH&H Architects, Planners, Interiors PA. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the requirement for bid security and performance bonds suggests a substantial project investment. The advertisement indicates the solicitation was published on November 5, 2025, and will be republished on November 12, 2025, providing potential bidders multiple opportunities to review the opportunity.