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The Rankin County School District (RCSD) is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of an artificial turf field at Pelahatchie High School, located in Pelahatchie, Mississippi. This procurement is a construction project designated under Bid Number RCSD 26-03, with proposals being accepted until 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the district's office located at 1220 Apple Park Place in Brandon, Mississippi. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. at the Rankin County Family Resource Center, providing potential bidders an opportunity to review project specifications and ask questions. Bidders may submit proposals electronically through www.rcsdplans.com or via paper format, with bid documents available for purchase through Plan House Printing. All plan holders are required to register with a valid email address. Proposals must be submitted in duplicate on provided blank proposal forms and must include Proposal Security in the form of a Certified Check or acceptable Bid Bond equal to at least five percent (5%) of the Base Bid.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must comply with Mississippi Code Sections 31-3-15 and 31-3-21 for all work exceeding $50,000. The bid will remain open for withdrawal for ninety (90) days after the closing time, and the Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities, reject any and all bids, and postpone final action for up to ninety (90) days. Any bidder failing to execute the contract and post Performance and Payment Bonds within the specified timeframe will forfeit their security as liquidated damages. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the requirement for a 5% bid bond suggests the project has significant monetary value. Potential bidders should carefully review all documentation and ensure compliance with the specified requirements before submission.