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Jackson County, Mississippi is soliciting bids for the installation of an irrigation well at the Whispering Pines Golf Course through a competitive bidding process. The procurement is structured as a sealed bid invitation, with electronic and paper submissions accepted until 12:00 p.m. (CT) on December 11, 2025, with a public bid opening scheduled for 1:00 p.m. the same day. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 2, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Board of Supervisors' Board Room, followed immediately by a site visit, which is strongly recommended for prospective bidders. Contractors must possess a current Certificate of Responsibility from the State Board of Public Contractors and be classified specifically in Municipal and Public Work or Well Drilling categories. All bids must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond equaling five percent of the total bid amount, with electronic submissions requiring a secured PDF format bid bond. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to reject any and all bids and may hold bids for up to sixty days for review and investigation of bidder qualifications.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must submit their proposals through www.jacksoncoplans.com, requiring free registration with Plan House Document Management to submit electronic bids. Paper bids should be clearly marked "SEALED BID FOR JACKSON COUNTY WHISPERING PINES GOLF COURSE IRRIGATION WELL" and addressed to Joshua Eldridge, Chancery Clerk. Bid documents are available for examination at Seymour Engineering in Biloxi, Mississippi, during business hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. While specific budget ranges are not disclosed, the bid threshold suggests the project will exceed $50,000, indicating a significant capital investment in the golf course's irrigation infrastructure. The procurement appears focused on selecting a qualified well drilling contractor to enhance the water supply capabilities of the Whispering Pines Golf Course.