Plans are underway for the construction of the new Margaret Ann Crigler Park in Jackson, Mississippi. The new park will be located on a site bounded by Yazoo Street to the south, State Street to the west, Mississippi Street to the north, and North Street

The Mississippi Department of Archives and History is soliciting sealed and electronic bids from general contractors for the construction of the Margaret Ann Crigler Park in Jackson, Mississippi. The project site is located within the boundaries of Yazoo Street to the south, State Street to the west, Mississippi Street to the north, and North Street to the east. The scope of work includes the construction of a new park featuring a band shell with a finished floor elevation of approximately 312 feet and a concessions and restroom building with a finished floor elevation of approximately 308 feet. This solicitation, identified by RFx number 3160008224 and Smart number 1475-27-R-IFBD-00001, was posted on September 8, 2026. Bids must be submitted to the Mississippi Department of Archives and History at 200 North Street, Jackson, Mississippi, 39201, by 2:00 p.m. CST on October 7, 2026. The agency reserves the right to waive irregularities and reject any or all bids. The primary point of contact for this effort is Diptendu Paul.