7944-20250115085349 HCC

Holmes Community College is seeking sealed bids for Gym Interior Renovations at the Frank Branch Coliseum located in Goodman, Mississippi. The procurement is a formal competitive bidding process for construction services, with bids due by 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the Purchasing Department. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. at the Frank Branch Coliseum. Bidders must submit proposal security in the form of a Certified Check or acceptable Bid Bond equal to at least 5% of the Base Bid. Bid documents are available in paper or digital PDF format through www.jhharchitectsplans.com, with electronic submissions permitted via www.phbidding.com. The project architect is JH&H Architects, Planners, Interiors PA of Flowood, Mississippi, and all proposals must comply with Sections 31-3-15 and 31-3-21 of the Mississippi Code of 1972. No bid may be withdrawn for 30 days after submission, and the Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities, reject any and all bids, and postpone final decisions for up to 30 days.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the bid requires compliance with state procurement regulations. Bids over $50,000 are subject to specific state code requirements, which may imply potential opportunities for local or small businesses. The advertisement will be published on January 16 and 23, 2025, providing ample notification to potential bidders. No incumbent vendors or existing contractors are identified in the documentation. The procurement appears to be for comprehensive interior renovation of the gymnasium, suggesting a potential significant investment in facility improvements. While no specific budget range is provided, the requirement for bid security and the formal bidding process suggests this is a substantial capital improvement project for Holmes Community College.