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The Lowndes County Board of Supervisors is soliciting sealed bids for the construction of a Courthouse Pavilion located in Columbus, Mississippi. This procurement opportunity involves comprehensive construction services, requiring bidders to provide all necessary labor, equipment, and materials for complete project implementation. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the Lowndes County Courthouse, located at 505 2nd Avenue North. Bid documents are available electronically through www.neel-schafferplans.com, with plan holders required to register online and maintain a valid email address. Bidders must submit their proposals in sealed envelopes clearly marked "BID ENCLOSED COURTHOUSE PAVILION" with the company name and address displayed externally. Bids exceeding $50,000.00 require a Certificate of Responsibility Number, and all proposals must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certified Check equal to five percent of the bid amount.

The procurement opportunity includes specific provisions to support disadvantaged and women's business enterprises, ensuring full bidding opportunity without discrimination based on race, color, or national origin. Non-resident bidders must attach documentation of their state's current laws regarding treatment of non-resident contractors. The successful bidder will be required to provide Payment and Performance Bonds, each equal to one hundred percent of the contract amount. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any informality in the bidding process. Bid documents are non-refundable and must be purchased through the specified website, with Plan House Printing available at (662) 407-0193 for registration and ordering assistance. Bidders are prohibited from withdrawing their bid within ninety days after the opening date. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the requirement of bonds and certificates suggests a substantial project investment for the Courthouse Pavilion construction.