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The Scott County Board of Supervisors in Mississippi is seeking sealed bids for a comprehensive Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvement project for the Scott County Courthouse. The procurement involves extensive exterior and interior accessibility renovations, including ADA parking modifications, sidewalk and ramp upgrades, and interior accessibility enhancements. The project requires detailed implementation within a 120-consecutive calendar day contract period, with liquidated damages of $540 per day for delays beyond the established completion date. Bid documents are available through QuestCDN (Project #9429392) for a non-refundable fee of $22, with sealed bids due by 10:00 am local time on January 16, 2025, at the Scott County Board of Supervisors boardroom in Forest, MS. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for January 9, 2025, at 10:00 am at the same location, which prospective bidders are expected to attend to understand project specifications and requirements.

The procurement includes specific set-aside provisions under Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, which mandates priority job training and employment opportunities for lower-income Scott County residents. Non-resident bidders must include documentation of their home state's current laws regarding treatment of non-resident contractors with their bid submission. The contract preference will be given to business concerns located in or owned by Scott County residents, creating a localized economic opportunity framework. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the project's scope suggests a significant infrastructure investment focused on public facility accessibility improvements. Bidders will be evaluated not only on technical capabilities and proposed pricing but also on their ability to meet local employment and business participation requirements, making this a socially conscious procurement opportunity that balances technical competence with community economic development objectives.