Labor and Equipment Supply for Jones County Junior College

The project involves constructing a pedestrian plaza and lighting at Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, Mississippi, with bids due by November 4, 2025. Bidders must submit sealed proposals either physically at the college’s administration building or electronically via the designated online portal. The contract is governed by the 2017 Mississippi Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, and all work must comply with federal and state labor standards, including predetermined minimum wage rates and DBE/WBE participation requirements. The successful contractor is required to furnish a bid security equal to 5% of the bid amount, along with performance and payment bonds covering 100% of the contract value. The project’s estimated value ranges from $500,000 to $1,500,000, though no specific bid prices or detailed cost breakdowns are provided in the documents. Bid documents are available for purchase and download through the specified website, with registration required. The project schedule will be established upon issuance of a Notice to Proceed, with work expected to commence promptly and be completed within the specified contract time, subject to liquidated damages for delays. The college reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive irregularities. The contract emphasizes compliance with federal wage laws, DBE/WBE participation, and adherence to the referenced specifications, but does not specify detailed evaluation criteria or scoring procedures. All submissions must include the required security and bonds, and proposals should be prepared without explicit page or word limits, ensuring full compliance with the outlined requirements for both sealed and electronic bids.