9210-26-R-IFBD-00014-V02

Alcorn State University is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB #555568) for interior renovations to J.D. Boyd Library located in Lorman, Mississippi. This construction procurement seeks qualified general contractors to complete comprehensive interior renovation work on the library facility. Sealed bids must be submitted by 10:00 a.m. CST on April 21, 2026, to the Facilities Management Office at 1000 ASU Drive, Lorman, Mississippi 39069-7500, with public bid opening and reading to follow. Contract documents are available for purchase through www.waycasterdunganplanners.com and are non-refundable; prospective bidders must obtain documents through this website to be included on the official plan holders list. Bidders may submit electronic bids via MAGIC in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders contained in the Project Manual. All bidders must comply with applicable sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Annotated, and must provide appropriate licensing and certifications of qualifications as specified in the contract documents. The Owner reserves the right to withhold bids for up to 45 days from the bid opening date to review and investigate bidder qualifications prior to award. Advertisement publications appeared in The Natchez Democrat and The Clarion Ledger on March 20 and March 27, 2026.

Bid security in the amount of 5% of the total bid is required for contracts exceeding $25,000, with 100% Performance and Payment Bonds mandated upon award. Non-resident bidders must attach a copy of their resident state's current law pertaining to treatment of non-resident contractors; bids submitted without this documentation will be rejected. The contract documents do not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, incumbent vendors, or budget ranges for this project. No specific evaluation criteria beyond standard qualification review and bid compliance are outlined in the available documentation. Questions regarding website accessibility or bid document procurement should be directed to Plan House Bidding at 662-407-0193. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and waive irregularities in the bidding procedure without obligation to or notification of bidders.