79-20250612104130 Biloxi

The City of Biloxi, Mississippi is seeking proposals for the Saenger Carpeting project, which involves the procurement and installation of approximately 1,000 square yards of commercial grade carpet tiles at the Saenger Theatre. This Request for Proposals (RFP) requires vendors to provide comprehensive carpeting services, including delivery and installation, with a maximum project completion time of 60 calendar days following the City's written order to commence. Proposals will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on July 2, 2025, at City Hall's Second Floor Mayor's Office, with submission options including electronic submission through www.biloxiplans.com or direct delivery. The evaluation criteria for this procurement will be weighted as follows: Proposed Fees to the City (40%), Delivery/Install Date (40%), and suitability of carpet design (20%). Detailed carpet tile specifications, including color and pattern designs, are available online and at the Purchasing Office for potential bidders to review.

Bidders must submit a Proposal Guaranty consisting of a Bid Bond, Cashier's Check, or Certified Check for 5% of the bid amount, with additional requirements for contractors whose bids equal or exceed $25,000, who must furnish a 100% Payment and Performance Bond. The City of Biloxi reserves the right to accept or reject any proposals and to waive informalities in the bidding process. The selection committee will review proposals and announce awards within 30 days of the bid opening. While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation, the procurement appears to be open to qualified commercial carpeting and installation contractors. The RFP does not specify a precise budget range, but the requirement for a bid bond suggests the project has a substantial monetary value. Interested vendors should carefully review the complete specifications and requirements available on the provided website before submitting their proposals.