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The Rankin County School District is soliciting sealed bids for a single stipulated sum contract to complete the Richland High School Serving Line Improvements project (Bid Number 26-09). The procurement encompasses all work required to improve the serving line at Richland High School, located at 1202 US 49, Richland, MS 39218. Bids will be received until 2:00 P.M. on March 26, 2026, at the district's office located at 1220 Apple Park Place, Brandon, Mississippi 39042. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Richland High School, providing prospective bidders an opportunity to review project conditions and ask clarifying questions. Bidders must submit proposals in duplicate on blank proposal forms provided with the specifications, with electronic submission available through www.rcsdplans.com or paper submissions accepted. Bid documents must be obtained through the Plan House Printing website by calling (662) 407-0193. Proposal security is required in the form of a Certified Check or acceptable Bid Bond equal to at least five percent of the Base Bid, with security subject to forfeiture as liquidated damages if the bidder fails to execute the contract or post required Performance and Payment Bonds.

All bids submitted in excess of $50,000 by prime or subcontractors must comply with Mississippi Code Sections 31-3-15 and 31-3-21, establishing compliance requirements for larger contracts. The contract documents, prepared by architect JH&H Architects, Planners, Interiors PA, do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types, suggesting the opportunity is open to qualified contractors regardless of disadvantaged enterprise status. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement announcement. Bids may not be withdrawn after the closing time for thirty days, providing bid stability to the school district. The Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities, reject any and all bids, and postpone final decision for up to thirty days. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documents.